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Prabhat Film Company

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Indian film production company based in Kolhapur

Prabhat Film Company (popularly known as Prabhat Films) was an Indian film production company and studio facility founded in 1929 in Kolhapur. It was established by filmmaker V. Shantaram, along with Vishnupant Govind Damle, Keshav Rao Dhaibar, S. Fatelal, and S. V. Kulkarni.2 It ceased to exist in 1953.1 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 21, 2026.

Overview

Jun 1, 1929Founded1

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Prabhat Film Company (popularly known as Prabhat Films) was an Indian film production company and studio facility founded in 1929 in Kolhapur. It was established by filmmaker V. Shantaram, along with Vishnupant Govind Damle, Keshav Rao Dhaibar, S. Fatelal, and S. V. Kulkarni.2

The story

Founded by V. Shantaram on Jun 1, 1929.1

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Timeline

  1. Oct 13, 1953Dissolved Dissolved1
  2. Jun 1, 1929Founded Founded1

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