The Burning of Lanka
Lanka Dahan (Lanka Aflame) is a 1917 Indian silent film directed by Dhundiraj Govind Phalke (Dadasaheb Phalke). Phalke also wrote the film based on an episode of the Hindu epic Ramayana, credited to Valmiki. A retelling of the familiar 'Ramayana' story of Rama's wife Sita being abducted by Ravana, the demon king of Lanka, and Rama's triumph with the aid of men, monkeys and bears. From the trees Hanuman the brave monkey observes Sita held captive in the tulasi garden where Ravana comes to intimidate her. The main part of the film covers Hanuman's rage while in Lanka when he set the whole island afire with his burning tail.
Year: 1917
Studio: Phalke's Films, Production Company
Director: Dhundiraj Govind Phalke
Cast: Anna Salunke, Ganpat G. Shinde, D.D. Dabke, Mandakini Phalke
Crew: Dhundiraj Govind Phalke (Writer), Trymbak B. Telang (Cinematography), Dhundiraj Govind Phalke (Producer), Dhundiraj Govind Phalke (Director)
Runtime: 6 minutes
Release: Jan 01, 1917
IMDb: 6.80/10 by 2 users
Popularity: 0
Country: India
Language: No Language
Budget: 0
Revenue: 0
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