Multiple choice

Who among the following acted in the first Indian talkie movie?

  1. Nargis

  2. Surraiya

  3. Zubeida

  4. Meena Kumari

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C Correct answer
Explanation

Zubeida was the lead actress in 'Alam Ara' (1931), India's first talkie film directed by Ardeshir Irani. The film revolutionized Indian cinema by introducing sound and songs. Zubeida became a legendary figure for pioneering this transition. Nargis, Surraiya, and Meena Kumari were prominent actresses from later eras.