Raja Harishchandra, directed by Dadasaheb Phalke, was released in 1913 and is considered the first full-length feature film produced in India.

Dadasaheb Phalke is widely regarded as the 'Father of Indian Cinema' for his pioneering work in filmmaking and his contributions to the establishment of the Indian film industry.

Salaam Bombay!, directed by Mira Nair, won the Palme d'Or at the 1994 Cannes Film Festival, making it the first Indian film to receive this prestigious award.

Subrata Mitra, known for his work in films like Apu Trilogy and Charulata, is widely regarded as one of the greatest Indian cinematographers of all time.

Mother India, directed by Mehboob Khan, was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film in 1957, making it the first Indian film to receive this nomination.

Neecha Nagar, directed by Chetan Anand, was the first Indian film to be screened at the Venice Film Festival in 1946.

Gandhi, directed by Richard Attenborough, won the Golden Lion at the 1982 Venice Film Festival.

Raj Kapoor is often referred to as the 'Showman of Indian Cinema' for his flamboyant style of filmmaking and his contributions to the industry.

Neecha Nagar, directed by Chetan Anand, was the first Indian film to win the National Film Award for Best Film in 1946.

Mother India, directed by Mehboob Khan, was the first Indian film to be submitted for the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film in 1957.

Salaam Bombay!, directed by Mira Nair, won the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film in 1989.

Satyajit Ray is widely regarded as one of the greatest Indian film directors of all time, known for his Apu Trilogy and other critically acclaimed films.

Mother India, directed by Mehboob Khan, was the first Indian film to win the Golden Globe Award for Best Foreign Language Film in 1958.

Neecha Nagar, directed by Chetan Anand, was the first Indian film to be screened at the Berlin International Film Festival in 1947.

Chemmeen, directed by Ramu Kariat, won the Golden Bear at the 1965 Berlin International Film Festival.