Question 33
EasyOriginal questionRaja Harishchandra, the first full-length Indian feature film, released in 1913, was made by
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CorrectNot quiteAnswer B
Correct answer: B
Explanation
Dhundiraj Govind Phalke, known as Dadasaheb Phalke, made Raja Harishchandra, a silent film.
Ardeshir Irani made Alam Ara (1931), the first Indian talkie.
Worth noting
First film and first talking film are different firsts, and the options mix them.
- Concept
- The first Indian feature film
- Typical timeTypical
- 35 s
- Your timeYours
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