Q.1: Sohrab Modi, the 1980 recipient of Dadasaheb Phalke Award, was famous for which genre of films? a) Social Comedy b) Historical Epics c) Thrillers […]
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Recipients of Dadasaheb Phalke Award and important facts – Part 1
Q.1: Who was the first recipient of the Dadasaheb Phalke Award? a) Prithviraj Kapoor b) Devika Rani c) B.N. Sircar d) Pankaj Mullick Ans: b) […]
K.R. Mangalam University to Host ‘Connect 360’ International Conference on Sustainability and Indian Knowledge System
The School of Emerging Media and Creator Economy (SEMCE) at K.R. Mangalam University will organize the second edition of its flagship event, Connect 360 International […]
The Fields Medal: A prestigious award in the area of Mathematics and its winners
The Fields Medal, is a prestigious award presented every four years to recognize outstanding contributions in the field of mathematics. Instituted in 1936, the medal […]
Dadasaheb Phalke’s technical skills: lithography, matte shots, optical illusions
Q.1: Read the following statements: Assertion (A): Raja Harishchandra (1913) was roughly 40 minutes long. Reasoning (R): Dadasaheb Phalke wanted to make a short film […]
Dadasaheb Phalke, first child actor, first double role and mother of Indian Cinema
Q.1: Read the following statements: Assertion (A): Dadasaheb Phalke is rightfully called the “Father of Indian Cinema.” Reasoning (R): He produced India’s first indigenous full-length […]
Dadasaheb Phalke and debut of first women actresses Durgabai Kamat and Kamlabai Gokhale – Part 2
Q.1: Dadashaeb Phalke’s film “Mohini Bhasmasur” (1913) is significant for: a) Being the first color film b) Being the first film to feature female actresses […]
MANUU, Central University invites applications for PhD, PG, MTech, BTech and M.Ed courses
Hyderabad: Maulana Azad National Urdu University (MANUU), a Central University accredited with an ‘A+’ grade by NAAC, has released its comprehensive prospectus and admission notification […]
Dadasaheb Phalke’s life and films: Part 1
Q.1: What was the full name of Dadasaheb Phalke? a) Dhundiraj Govind Phalke b) Deendayal Gopal Phalke c) Devdas Ganesh Phalke d) Dharmendra Govind Phalke […]
Facts about first Film of India ‘Raja Harishchandra’, a silent film
Raja Harishchandra tells the legendary tale of King Harishchandra, a just and righteous ruler who sacrifices everything, including his kingdom and family, to uphold truth […]