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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Who was the first Indian to make a movie?
A
V. Shantaram
B
Dhundiraj Govind Phalke
C
Asha Bhonsle
D
Ardeshir Irani
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Dadasaheb Phalke’s silent Raja Harishchandra (1913) is the first feature film made in India.

Detailed explanation-2: -He played the role of Harishchandra and even his 7 year old son Bhalchandra Phalke played a major role of Harishchandra’s son in the film.

Detailed explanation-3: -Phalke was credited with making India’s first indigenous feature film and spawning the burgeoning Indian film industry today chiefly known through Bollywood productions.

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