Who directed the first talkie feature film made in India?

Answer: Ardeshir Irani

Explanation:

• Ardeshir Irani directed Alam Ara (1931), which is recognized as the first Indian sound feature film (talkie).

• Alam Ara was released on 14 March 1931 and marked the beginning of the sound era in Indian cinema.

• The film was produced by the Imperial Film Company and featured actors such as Master Vithal and Zubeida.

• Dadasaheb Phalke had earlier made India’s first full-length silent feature (Raja Harishchandra, 1913), but he did not direct the first talkie.

• Other notable filmmakers listed (Ritwik Ghatak, Bimal Roy) were important later directors but were not responsible for the first Indian sound film.