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Problem 9 - Entrance Test

Which critically acclaimed film, directed by Mira Nair, made history by becoming the first Indian feature film to win the prestigious Camera d'Or award for best first feature at the Cannes Film Festival in 1988?

A. Monsoon WeddingB. Mississippi MasalaC. Salaam Bombay!D. The Namesake

Correct: C

Mira Nair's powerful debut feature, 'Salaam Bombay!', which depicted the harsh lives of street children in Mumbai, received widespread international acclaim and won the Camera d'Or at the 1988 Cannes Film Festival. This prestigious award launched Nair onto the global stage, establishing her as a significant international filmmaker.