Indian Cinema History

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Which film is considered to be the first full-length feature film produced in India?

  1. Raja Harishchandra

  2. Alam Ara

  3. Mother India

  4. Sholay


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Raja Harishchandra, directed by Dadasaheb Phalke, was released in 1913 and is widely regarded as the first full-length feature film produced in India.

Who is known as the 'Father of Indian Cinema'?

  1. Dadasaheb Phalke

  2. Satyajit Ray

  3. Raj Kapoor

  4. Amitabh Bachchan


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Dadasaheb Phalke is widely recognized as the 'Father of Indian Cinema' for his pioneering work in the early days of Indian filmmaking, including the production of Raja Harishchandra.

Which film won the first Palme d'Or at the Cannes Film Festival?

  1. Pather Panchali

  2. The Apu Trilogy

  3. Charulata

  4. Nayak


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Satyajit Ray's Pather Panchali won the Palme d'Or at the 1955 Cannes Film Festival, becoming the first Indian film to receive this prestigious award.

Which actor is known as the 'Tragedy King' of Indian cinema?

  1. Dilip Kumar

  2. Amitabh Bachchan

  3. Rajesh Khanna

  4. Dev Anand


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Dilip Kumar is often referred to as the 'Tragedy King' of Indian cinema due to his powerful performances in tragic roles, particularly in films like Devdas and Mughal-e-Azam.

Which actress is known as the 'Nightingale of India'?

  1. Lata Mangeshkar

  2. Asha Bhosle

  3. Geeta Dutt

  4. Shreya Ghoshal


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Lata Mangeshkar is widely regarded as the 'Nightingale of India' for her melodious voice and immense contribution to Indian music, including playback singing in films.

Which film is considered to be the first 'talkie' film produced in India?

  1. Alam Ara

  2. Raja Harishchandra

  3. Mother India

  4. Sholay


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Alam Ara, released in 1931, was the first 'talkie' film produced in India, introducing sound to Indian cinema.

Which film is known as the 'Sholay of the South'?

  1. Nayakan

  2. Baasha

  3. Thalapathi

  4. Anniyan


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Nayakan, directed by Mani Ratnam, is often referred to as the 'Sholay of the South' due to its epic scale, action sequences, and powerful performances.

Which film is considered to be the first 'New Wave' film in Indian cinema?

  1. Pather Panchali

  2. Aparajito

  3. The Apu Trilogy

  4. Charulata


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Pather Panchali, directed by Satyajit Ray, is often regarded as the first 'New Wave' film in Indian cinema, marking a departure from traditional storytelling and introducing a more realistic and naturalistic style.

Which actor is known as the 'Megastar' of Indian cinema?

  1. Amitabh Bachchan

  2. Rajesh Khanna

  3. Dilip Kumar

  4. Dev Anand


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Amitabh Bachchan is widely recognized as the 'Megastar' of Indian cinema due to his immense popularity and iconic status, having starred in numerous blockbuster films.

Which film is considered to be the first 'blockbuster' film in Indian cinema?

  1. Mother India

  2. Sholay

  3. Mughal-e-Azam

  4. Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Mother India, released in 1957, is often regarded as the first 'blockbuster' film in Indian cinema, setting new records for box office success and becoming a cultural phenomenon.

Which film is known as the 'Sholay of Bollywood'?

  1. Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge

  2. Kuch Kuch Hota Hai

  3. Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham

  4. Mohabbatein


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge, directed by Aditya Chopra, is often referred to as the 'Sholay of Bollywood' due to its epic scale, iconic characters, and enduring popularity.

Which film is considered to be the first 'parallel cinema' film in Indian cinema?

  1. Pather Panchali

  2. Aparajito

  3. The Apu Trilogy

  4. Charulata


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Pather Panchali, directed by Satyajit Ray, is often regarded as the first 'parallel cinema' film in Indian cinema, as it marked a departure from mainstream commercial cinema and focused on realistic and socially relevant themes.

Which actor is known as the 'King of Romance' in Indian cinema?

  1. Shah Rukh Khan

  2. Salman Khan

  3. Aamir Khan

  4. Hrithik Roshan


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Shah Rukh Khan is widely recognized as the 'King of Romance' in Indian cinema due to his charming personality, romantic roles, and immense popularity among audiences.

Which film is considered to be the first 'regional' film to achieve national recognition in India?

  1. Nayakan

  2. Baasha

  3. Thalapathi

  4. Anniyan


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Nayakan, directed by Mani Ratnam, is often regarded as the first 'regional' film to achieve national recognition in India, breaking language barriers and becoming a critical and commercial success across the country.

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