The Burning of Lanka

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Titleलङ्का दहन
User score

6.8

Release dateJan 1, 1917
GenreDrama, Fantasy
DirectorDhundiraj Govind Phalke
Production countryIndia
Production companiesPhalke's Films, Production Company
Run time6 min.

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.

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1917 Lanka dahan (लङ्का दहन) - Silent - Dadasaheb Phalke

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