{"id":63832,"date":"2024-04-20T09:14:49","date_gmt":"2024-04-20T09:14:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/mcq\/?p=63832"},"modified":"2024-04-20T09:14:49","modified_gmt":"2024-04-20T09:14:49","slug":"the-pioneering-filmmaker-who-is-considered-the-father-of-indian-cinema-was","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/mcq\/the-pioneering-filmmaker-who-is-considered-the-father-of-indian-cinema-was\/","title":{"rendered":"The pioneering filmmaker who is considered the &#8216;Father of Indian Cinema&#8217; was:"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[amp_mcq option1=&#8221;Dadasaheb Phalke&#8221; option2=&#8221;Satyajit Ray&#8221; option3=&#8221;Mrinal Sen&#8221; option4=&#8221;Shyam Benegal&#8221; correct=&#8221;option4&#8243;]<!--more--><\/p>\n<p>The correct answer is Dadasaheb Phalke.<\/p>\n<p>Dadasaheb Phalke was an Indian filmmaker who is considered the &#8220;Father of Indian Cinema&#8221;. He is credited with making the first Indian feature film, Raja Harishchandra, in 1913. Phalke was also a pioneer in the use of special effects and stunts in Indian cinema.<\/p>\n<p>Satyajit Ray was an Indian filmmaker, screenwriter, documentary filmmaker, author, essayist, lyricist, magazine editor, illustrator, calligrapher, and music composer. He is widely regarded as one of the greatest filmmakers of all time. Ray is best known for his Apu Trilogy, which consists of the films Pather Panchali (1955), Aparajito (1956), and The World of Apu (1959).<\/p>\n<p>Mrinal Sen was an Indian filmmaker who is considered one of the pioneers of parallel cinema in India. His films often dealt with social and political issues, and he was known for his realistic and naturalistic style. Sen&#8217;s most famous films include Bhuvan Shome (1969), Mrinal Sen (1971), and Calcutta 71 (1972).<\/p>\n<p>Shyam Benegal was an Indian filmmaker who is considered one of the pioneers of the New Indian Cinema movement. His films often dealt with social and political issues, and he was known for his realistic and naturalistic style. 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