Which Indian film was the first film to win the ‘Palme d'Or’ at Cannes Film Festival?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 3
The correct answer is Option (3) → Neecha Nagar
The first Indian film to win the Palme d'Or at Cannes Film Festival was Neecha Nagar. It won the prestigious award in 1946, at the very first edition of the Cannes Film Festival. This social-realistic film directed by Chetan Anand, explored the stark contrast between the rich and the poor in Indian society.