India Cinema Flashcards

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Which was the first silent feature film to be made in India?

A

Raja Harishchandra

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Which was the first talkie film in India?

A

Alam Ara

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3
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Which was the first Indian movie to be nominated at the Oscars?

A

Mother India

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4
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In which year was the first Filmfare Awards held?

A

1954

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5
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Who was awarded the first Filmfare for Best Actor?

A

Dilip Kumar

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Who was the first Indian to receive an Oscar?

A

Bhanu Athaiya

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FTII

A

Film and Television Institute of India

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Which of these films was not an official entry of India onto the Oscars?

A

Munna Bhai M.B.B.S

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9
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In which city if FTII located?

A

Pune

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10
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First English Film in India

A

Court Dancer

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11
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Who directed Devdas 2002 and in what year?

A

Bimal Roy 1955

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Who was the first Indian actor to win Best Actor Award in 1960 at the Afro-Asian Film Fesitval?

A

Sivaji Ganesan

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Which was the first 3d animated film in India?

A

Roadside Romeo

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