India Exam Junction
[PSSSB Restorer & Lab. Assistant (Agri), 2023]
5. Which was the first Indian movie nominated for Oscar?
Salaam Bombay
Lagaan
Mother India
Mughal-e-Azam
Correct Answer :
Mother India
Solution
Mother India (1957), directed by Mehboob Khan, was the first Indian movie to be nominated for an Oscar in the Best Foreign Language Film category at the 30th Academy Awards in 1958. It was a landmark film in Indian cinema, showcasing the resilience and strength of Indian women.