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Basic Info
Release: January 01, 1899

The Wrestler

1899
Overview

The Wrestlers (1899), directed by Harishchandra Sakharam Bhatavdekar (also known as Save Dada), is widely recognized as the first film shot by an Indian in India. Captured in November 1899 at Mumbai's Hanging Gardens (also known as Pherozeshah Mehta Gardens), the film documents a wrestling match between two prominent local wrestlers, Pundalik Dada and Krishna Navi.

Production Countries
  • India
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Cast
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Harishchandra Sakharam Bhatavdekar
Harishchandra Sakharam Bhatavdekar
Director
Harishchandra Sakharam Bhatavdekar
Harishchandra Sakharam Bhatavdekar
Cinematography
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