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    In which year, the first Indian film "Raja Harishchandra" was made?
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    In which year, the first Indian film "Raja Harishchandra" was made?

    A.

    1913

    B.

    1931

    C.

    1930

    D.

    1917

    Correct option is A

    "Raja Harishchandra", directed by Dadasaheb Phalke, was the first full-length Indian feature film released in 1913. It marked the beginning of Indian cinema.

    Information Booster:

    1. The film is based on the mythological story of King Harishchandra from Hindu scriptures.
    2. Dadasaheb Phalke is known as the "Father of Indian Cinema."
    3. The movie was silent and black-and-white.
    4. It was first shown publicly at the Coronation Cinema in Mumbai.

    Additional Knowledge:

    • 1931: Year of the first Indian talkie, Alam Ara.
    • 1930 and 1917: Do not mark significant milestones in Indian cinema.

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