Which of the following films is considered the first Indian sound (talkie) film, marking the beginning of Bollywood?

Correct option is D

The correct answer is (d) Alam Ara
Explanation:
. Alam Ara was released in 1931
. It was India’s first sound film
. Directed by Ardeshir Irani
. Marked the beginning of talkies in Indian cinema
Information Booster:
. Raja Harishchandra was the first silent film (1913)
. Sound revolutionised Indian cinema
Additional Knowledge:
Sholay (Option a)
. Released in 1975
. Iconic Hindi film
Raja Harishchandra (Option b)
. First Indian silent film
Mughal-e-Azam (Option c)
. Epic historical film released in 1960