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Alam Ara (1931) Hindi/ Urdu, 124 mins. Ardeshir. M. Irani. ‘Alam Ara’ occupies its position in Indian film history as the first film to have employed sound and possess a diegetic soundtrack, complete with songs. A swashbuckling tale of warring queens, palace intrigue, jealousy and romance, the film was heavily drawn from Parsee theatre.
Mar 13, 2023 · Alam Ara was a groundbreaking achievement that ushered in a new era in film-making, launching epic careers and filmy khandaans or empires. But it wasn't just luck that got Irani to where he was - he had the talent, drive, and vision to succeed.
The Light of the World: Directed by Ardeshir Irani. With Master Vithal, Zubeida, Jillo, Sushila. A period fantasy that told of the ageing king of Kamarpur, and his two rival queens, Navbahar and Dilbahar, and their rivalry when a fakir predicts that Navbahar will bear the king's heir.
Mar 14, 2018 · That was Alam Ara, a love story between a prince and gypsy girl - the first sound talkie to be made and released in India on this day (14 March) in 1931, which introduced the idea of music and ...
“Alam Ara” released on 14th March 1931 was the first sound film in India. Produced by “Imperial Film Co.” established by Ardeshir Irani, the film was released at Majestic Cinema, Bombay. The film was adaptation of a Parsi theatre play written by Joseph David.
Apr 22, 2013 · Alam Ara. We know there have been many a celebration nowadays to mark 100 years of cinema. Few films capture the historicity of this moment more than the legendary Alam Ara.. The film is famous as ...
Mar 14, 2011 · Alam Ara is the first Indian sound film. The movie is about the ageing king of Kamarpur, and his two rival queens, Navbahar and Dilbahar, and their rivalry when a fakir predicts that Navbahar will ...
