Which of the following is the first foreign film that was demonstrated in India?

By: Prof. Dr. Fazal Rehman Shamil | Last updated: February 3, 2024

 

Question:  Which of the following is the first foreign film that was demonstrated in India?
A   Magic Lamp

B   Arrival of the Train

C   Life of Christ

D   Sea Birth

Answer: Life of Christ

 

Name of first foreign film Year of release            Description
The Life of Christ was the first foreign film which was demonstrated in India.It was released in Mumbai, in 1913.

 

·        Raja Harischandra, a movie directed by Dadasaheb Phalke was the first to be processed completely in India.

·        The ‘Delhi Doordarshan Centre’ was inaugurated by Dr Rajendra Prasad, the first Indian President.

·        Doordarshan’s Mumbai centre began to telecast its programmes on 1st May 1972.

·        Colour television was introduced on 15th August 1982. In 1991 the Indian government granted permission to private national and international channels to telecast in India.