Multiple choice general knowledge The first actress of the 'talkie' films was Zubeida Nadira Fatima Begum Jaddan bai Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself A Correct answer Explanation Zubeida starred in 'Alam Ara' (1931), India's first talkie film, making her the first actress of the talkie era. She came from a film family - her mother Fatima Begum was India's first female film director.