The first film (talkie) to be produced in India was:

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  1. Hatim Tai
  2. Alam Ara
  3. Pundalik
  4. Raja Harishchandra

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Option 2 : Alam Ara
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The correct answer is Alam Ara.

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  • Alam Ara was released in 1931 and is known as the first Indian sound film (talkie).

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  • Hatim Tai:
    • A silent film released in 1929, based on the adventures of Hatim Tai.
  • Pundalik:
    • Often considered the first Indian feature film, it was a silent film released in 1912.
  • Raja Harishchandra:
    • Directed by Dadasaheb Phalke, it is India's first full-length silent feature film, released in 1913.
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