Q: 45 (IAS/1999)
question_subject:
General Knowledge
question_exam:
IAS
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The first feature film (talkie) to be produced in India was "Alam Ara." Released in 1931, "Alam Ara" was a Hindi film directed by Ardeshir Irani. It marked the beginning of the talkie era in Indian cinema, as it was the first Indian film to have synchronized sound. The film was a musical and had a significant impact on the Indian film industry, leading to the growth of sound films and the subsequent popularity of the talkie format.