India’s first talkie (sound) film ‘Alam Ara’ released.

^{“Alam Ara” meaning “Ornament of the World,” is a 1931 Indian Hindustani-language historical fantasy film, directed and produced by Ardeshir Irani, and is significant as India’s first talkie, ending the silent era of Indian cinema.}

^{“Raja Harishchandra” is considered India’s first feature film, a silent film released in 1913, while “Alam Ara” is India’s first talkie (sound) film, released in 1931.}