Ardeshir Irani: Father Of Talkie Film
In the film world, the credit goes to Dadasaheb Phalke for making the first film in India. But the credit for making India speak film goes to Ardeshir Irani. He was also a writer, director, producer, actor, film distributor, film showman, and cinematographer of Indian cinema. India’s first talkie film was Alam Ara which was directed by Ardeshir Irani. In 1927, when the world’s first talkie film Jazz Singer was released in America, there was a stir. Now on the silver screen, people could see the pictures not only while walking but also speaking and singing. It was a wonder for the people of that time.
source: patrika.com
After America, there was a competition to make speaking films in other countries as well. Where was India also going to be behind? Many people in India started tr...