Who among the following is known as the father of Indian Cinema?

Correct option is C

Ans. (c)
Sol. Dadasaheb Phalke is widely recognized as the father of Indian cinema. He was the pioneer of Indian filmmaking and is best known for making the first full-length feature film in India, Raja Harishchandra, which was released in 1913.
Explanation of each option:
· (a) Suchet Singh – Incorrect, Suchet Singh was not a prominent figure in Indian cinema.
· (b) Ardeshir Irani – Incorrect, Ardeshir Irani was a well-known film producer and director, but he is not regarded as the father of Indian cinema.
· (c) Dadasaheb Phalke – Correct answer. Dadasaheb Phalke is considered the father of Indian cinema due to his pioneering work in Indian filmmaking.
· (d) V. Shantaram – Incorrect, V. Shantaram was an influential filmmaker but is not known as the father of Indian cinema.