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     • Hiralal Sen (Bengali: হীরালাল সেন, Hiralal Shen; 2 August 1868 – 26 October 1917) is generally considered one of India 's first filmmakers. In 1903, he filmed the popular Alibaba and Forty Thieves, the first full-length Indian film. [citation needed]
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   Who was Hiralal Sen?

   • A noted photographer, he is also credited with creating India's first advertising films and quite possibly India's first political film. A fire in 1917 destroyed all of his films. Hiralal Sen's native home was in Bagjuri, a village in Manikganj, approximately 80 km from Dhaka, the present-day capital of Bangladesh.

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   Who plays Hiralal Sen?

   • Shortly before that, a fire at the warehouse where all his films were stored destroyed his life’s work. Kinjal Nanda as Hiralal Sen. Courtesy Easel Movies. In the film, Sen is played by Bengali theatre actor Kinjal Nanda. In development since 2015, Hiralal was a passion project for Roy, who has an avid interest in the history of Bengal.

   Arun Roy’s Hiralal: Bengali-language biopic looks at India’s first

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   Why is Hiralal Sen important?

   • It is therefore incumbent upon us, as lovers of cinema, to keep his story alive and restore Hiralal Sen to his rightful place as an influential figure in the pantheon of Indian filmmaking and photography while recognizing him as a visionary who paved the way for generations to come.

   India's First Filmmaker: The Forgotten Legacy Of Hiralal Sen

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   When did Hiralal Sen work?

   • To highlight his contribution, critics point out to the time when Sen worked. On December 28, 1895 the world’s first movie was shown in Paris. In India, the first show was held at Watson Hotel in Bombay on July 7, 1896. Hiralal Sen’s challenges were far more than merely those any medium faces in its nascent stages.

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   Hiralal Sen (Bengali: হীরালাল সেন, Hiralal Shen; 2 August 1868 – 26 October 1917 [1]) is generally considered one of India's first filmmakers. In 1903, he filmed the popular Alibaba and Forty Thieves , the first full-length Indian film.

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   Nov 20, 2017 · The first Indian behind a movie camera, Hiralal Sen's pioneering contributions to Indian cinema continue to await recognition. Here's his untold story. Meet the champions who are turning India’s most formidable challenges into opportunities only on The Better India Show!

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   Jul 11, 2023 · Hiralal Sen, India's first filmmaker, stands as a forgotten figure, his contributions to the world of cinema consigned to the shadows. Today, we're exploring the life and legacy of a forgotten genius and an influential pioneer during the early days of homegrown cinema.

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   Son of a lawyer, Sen was a pioneer who made movies – documentaries and product commercials – but has remained unknown to most even in his own state. Born in Bogjuri (now in Bangladesh), Sen not...

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   Nov 20, 2018 · The Bengali-language biopic looks back on Hiralal Sen, who is credited with making the country’s first advertising film and political documentary.

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9. www.veethi.com › india-people › hiralal_sen-profileHiralal Sen - Profile, Biography and Life History | Veethi

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   Feb 24, 2014 · Hiralal Sen was an Indian photographer and one of the earliest film directors of Indian cinema. He is credited for creating India's first advertising films and India's first political film. But all his films were destroyed in a fire in 1917.

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    Mar 7, 2021 · Hiralal review: A middling biopic on Hiralal Sen, among pioneers of Indian cinema. That there is little known about Hiralal Sen despite his decisive accomplishments makes Hiralal a course correction by default; a necessary historical intervention. But that is hardly enough.