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14 March
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Alam Ara, India's first talkie, is released
Ardeshir Irani's Alam Ara was released in Bombay, marking the breakthrough of synchronized speech and song in Indian cinema.
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Indian Bollywood actor, film diector / producer, film editor, script writer.
Aamir Khan: How He Took Control of the Filmmaking Process
Dive into the Aamir Khan biography and discover how a state-level tennis champion became Bollywood’s 'Mr. Perfectionist.' From the Oscars to record-breaking hits in China, explore the journey…
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