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Historical Moments in Indian Cinema

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We love Indian cinema, no doubt about that. It has the most successful film productions in the world when it comes to Box office collections and popularity, making more millions than Hollywood at times. Also, if we take a look at our history, we can find some really unique masterpieces created by talented filmmakers. The following moments not only made a mark in history but also showcased India's potential and thus brilliance in cinema.


Timestamps of  Indian Historical Moments in Cinema:


1896: The first cinema was shown in India at Watson Hotel in Bombay.

1898: The first Bioscope was brought to Calcutta by Professor Stevenson at the Star Theater.

1898: The first short film in India “A Dancing Scene” was directed by Hiralal Sen.

1907: The first cinema hall Elphinstone Picture Palace in India built by JF Madan in Calcutta.

1912: The first filmed play or photoplay released in India “Shree Pundalik” made by Dadasaheb Torne. 

1912: The first Indian feature film “Raja Harishchandra” was made by Dadasaheb Phalke.

1913: Raja Harishchandra was released on at Coronation Cinematograph, Bombay.

1914: Raja Harishchandra was the first Indian film shown in London and became the first Indian film to be shown abroad.

1920: Baburao Painter was the first man to advertise his film “Vatsala Haran” through cinema posters.

1931: The first Indian talking film “Alam Ara” released by Ardeshir Irani.

1931: The first song in Indian cinema “De de Khuda ke Naam par” was recorded for film Alam Ara.

1932: The film “Indra Sabha” released with a record of 71 songs, highest in Indian cinema till now.

1933: The first air-conditioned theatre of India, Regal Cinema started in Bombay.

1936: “Sant Tukaram”  became the first Indian film to be screened at an International film festival at the Venice Film Festival.

1937: First colour film “Kisan Kanya” won Grand Prize at the first Cannes Film Festival and became the first Indian film to get an International award.

1950: “Hanste Aansu” was the first Hindi film released with an ‘A’ certificate.

1951: The Central Board of Film Censors was formed.

1952: The Filmfare awards were introduced.

1954: The National Film Awards were introduced.

1983: Bhanu Athaiya becomes first Indian to win an Oscar in Costume Design for the film “Gandhi”.


References:
Wikipedia, Arihant Publications, Keval Kumar: Mass Communication in India.


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