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The film depicts the story of a Hindu King Harishchandra, the 36th king of the Solar Dynasty. The Hindu sage Vishwamitra reminds Harishchandra of his promise of donating his kingdom, given to the sage in his dream. Known for abiding his promises, Harishchandra donates as desired by sage. Vishwamitra demands that to complete the act of donation, an additional amount as "Dakshina" (honorarium) should be paid. Being empty-handed now, Harishchandra sells his wife Taramati, son Rohitashwa and himself to get the required amount. The king leaves for Varanasi as after donating his kingdom, it becomes the only place outside the influence of the sage.

King, now taking the form of a commoner, gets tested for his morals at several incidents but pleased with his virtue; the gods and the sage restore king's former glory and further offers heavenly abode to the king, the queen, and all their subjects.

Cast (in credits order)

D.D. Dabke D.D. Dabke ... Raja Harishchandra
P.G. Sane P.G. Sane ... Taramati
Bhalachandra D. Phalke Bhalachandra D. Phalke ... Rohitas
G.V. Sane G.V. Sane ... Vishwamitra
Dattatreya Kshirsagar Dattatreya Kshirsagar
Dattatreya Telang Dattatreya Telang
Ganpat G. Shinde Ganpat G. Shinde
Vishnu Hari Aundhkar Vishnu Hari Aundhkar
Anna Salunke Anna Salunke
Nath T. Telang Nath T. Telang

Produced by
Dhundiraj Govind Phalke ...

ProducerCinematography by
Dhundiraj Govind Phalke
Trymbak B. Telang