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  1. Khan Bahadur Ardeshir Irani (5 December 1886 – 14 October 1969) was a writer, director, producer, actor, film distributor, film showman and cinematographer in the silent and sound eras of early Indian cinema. He is considered one of the greatest personalities in recent Indian Cinema. He was the director of India's first sound film Alam Ara.

  2. Jan 11, 2022 · Irani launched the careers of many stalwarts, including Prithviraj Kapoor Venturing into the unknown. Born on 5 December 1886, Khan Bahadur Ardeshir Irani was the son of Iranian immigrants who had arrived in India towards the end of the 19th century to escape religious persecution.

  3. Ardeshir Irani. Director: The Light of the World. Ardeshir Irani was born on 5 December 1886 in Poona, Bombay Presidency, British India. He was a director and producer, known for The Light of the World (1931), Dokhtare Lor ya irane druz va emruz (1933) and Shahjehan (1924).

  4. Oct 14, 2019 · Ardeshir Irani is responsible for many firsts in the world of cinema. While Alam Ara remains a popular example, The Lor Girl was also a benchmark, and a third milestone against his name is the release of the first coloured film in India, Kisna Kanya, in 1937. Subscribe to our channels on YouTube, Telegram & WhatsApp.

  5. Jul 13, 2024 · Ardeshir Irani's vision and determination revolutionized Indian cinema, transforming it from silent films to talkies and introducing color films. His innovative approach, including the integration of sound and music, artificial lighting, and his foray into various languages and genres, set the stage for the modern Indian film industry. Irani's contributions have left an indelible mark, making him a true pioneer and visionary in the world of cinema.

  6. Responsible for the first sound film, or talkie, in Indian cinema, Ardeshir Irani’s name has been immortalized for his contribution to the world of cinema with Alam Ara (1933). Ardeshir Irani was born in Pune on 05 December 1886, and graduated from the J.J. College of Arts in Mumbai. Following his graduation, Irani became a schoolteacher. This work did not suit him well, and he started working as a kerosene inspector. When he felt restless in this position as well, he apprenticed himself t...

  7. Mar 14, 2021 · Ardeshir Irani’s ambitious project Alam Ara ushered in a new wave in Indian cinema. It brought sound on the celluloid, ending the silent era. The first Indian talkie, Alam Ara completes 90 years today. But beyond that, most of us do not have much idea about the pioneering movie. Sadly enough, most of us have not even watched it.