Hyderabad, May 26 -- Indian cinema today is reaching global audiences with world-class VFX, advanced filmmaking technology, massive budgets, and storytelling that often stands alongside Hollywood productions. From visual spectacles to international box office success, Indian films have come a long way.

But before this colourful cinematic era began, Indian audiences watched films only in black and white for many years.

So, do you know which movie brought colour to Indian cinema for the very first time?

The answer is Kisan Kanya, released in 1937.

Kisan Kanya, India's First Colour Film

Long before modern cameras and CGI, filmmaker Ardeshir Irani created history by producing Kisan Kanya. The film was directed by Moti B. Gidwani and beca...