The first film (talkie) to be produced in India was :

Correct option is B

The first Indian talkie film, Alam Ara, was released on 14th March 1931, directed by Ardeshir Irani. It was the first full-length movie with synchronized sound, marking the beginning of the talkie era in Indian cinema. The film featured dialogues, songs, and background music, a revolutionary change from silent films. It had 7 songs, with the song "De de Khuda ke Naam par" becoming iconic as India's first movie song.

Information Booster:

1. Director: Ardeshir Irani.
2. Language: Hindi.
3. Cast: Master Vithal, Zubeida, and Prithviraj Kapoor played lead roles.
4. Silent Era: Before this, Indian cinema consisted only of silent films, with Raja Harishchandra (1913) as the first.
5. Music: Live orchestras performed alongside silent films earlier, replaced by recorded music in talkies.
6. Technical Evolution: The success of Alam Ara led to rapid growth in sound technology in Indian films.
7. Cultural Impact: Indian films began incorporating songs and music as integral parts of storytelling.

Additional Knowledge:

• Hatim Tai (a): A silent film released in 1929, focusing on Arabian tales.
• Pundalik (c): Released in 1912, often debated as India's first feature film, but it lacked technical cinematic elements.
• Raja Harishchandra (d): The first silent feature film of India, directed by Dadasaheb Phalke in 1913.