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Phalke had abandoned a well established printing business after a quarrel with his partner and gave his word that he would never enter into printing again. As a result, Phalke was unemployed and struggling to survive. One day he accidentally came across a tent theatre that was screening silent motion pictures. The idea struck him. With a hardworking wife and two enthusiastic kids by his side, he ventured into an unknown field. With the help of their cast and crew, they delivered "Raja HarishChandra", India’s first feature film.