The first story-based picture produced in India (feature film),
"Pundalik", first screened in the Coronation Cinematograph in
Bombay on 18th May 1912.
The first complete Indian picture produced by Dandi Raj Govind
Phalke:
"Raja Harischandra" Released on 3rd May 1913 at
the Coronation Theatre, Bombay.
The first talking film made in
India? "Alam Aara"
(1931) by Ardeshir Irani.
The director popular equally in India and
abroad: Satyajit Ray (Bengal)
The first Malayalam film which bagged the President's gold
medal: "Chemmeen"
(1965).
The Malayalam director who earned the national award
thrice: Aravindan
The institution which exports Indian
films:
National Film Development Corporation.
Which was the first Cinemascope
film? Kagaz Ke Phool in 1959.
Which was the first 70 mm film?
Pachchhi's Around the World" (1967).
Which was the first Panavision
film? Krishna Shaw's
"Shalimar" (1978).
Which was the first Technovision film? Feroze Khan's
"Qurbani" (1980).
Which was the first 3-D film?
Jojo's "My dear Kuttichathan" in Malayalam (1984).
When was the Film Institute of India
established? In 1960 and on
October 1, 1974, it was renamed as the Film and Television.
Which is the board that is appointed to
censure films? Central Board of
Film Censors.
When was "Vividh Bharathi"
started? 3rd October 1957.
When was the advertisement wing of
Television started? On 1st July
1976.
When was Television first introduced in
India? At Delhi on 15th September
1959.
The Department which controls the working of
the Radio wireless systems. The Department of wireless planning and
Cordination under the Ministry of Communication.
How many transmitters are there in the
network of Dooradharsan? 192
transmitters.
