The first feature film (talkie) to be produced in India was
- AHatimtai
- BAlam AraCorrect
- CPundalik
- DRaja Harishchandra
Explanation
The correct answer is B, Alam Ara. Released in 1931 and directed by Ardeshir Irani, it was the first Indian sound film, often referred to as a talkie. While Raja Harishchandra, released in 1913, was the first Indian feature film, it was a silent movie. Alam Ara marked the beginning of sound in Indian cinema and featured the first song of the Indian film industry.
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