Famous Indian Film Directors
Test your knowledge about the legendary Indian film directors who have shaped the Indian cinema industry.
Questions
Which renowned Indian film director is known for his iconic trilogy of films, (Pather Panchali), (Aparajito), and (Apur Sansar)?
- Satyajit Ray
- Ritwik Ghatak
- Mrinal Sen
- Guru Dutt
Who is the director behind the critically acclaimed film (Black), which explores the relationship between a blind and deaf girl and her dedicated teacher?
- Sanjay Leela Bhansali
- Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra
- Ashutosh Gowariker
- Mani Ratnam
Which Indian film director is known for his realistic and socially conscious films, such as (Do Bigha Zamin) and (Pyaasa)?
- Bimal Roy
- Raj Kapoor
- Guru Dutt
- Mehboob Khan
Who is the director behind the epic historical drama (Jodhaa Akbar), which tells the story of the marriage between Mughal emperor Akbar and Rajput princess Jodhaa?
- Ashutosh Gowariker
- Sanjay Leela Bhansali
- Mani Ratnam
- Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra
Which Indian film director is known for his distinct style of filmmaking, characterized by vibrant colors, energetic music, and larger-than-life characters?
- Karan Johar
- Yash Chopra
- Sooraj Barjatya
- Subhash Ghai
Who is the director behind the critically acclaimed film (3 Idiots), which explores the lives of three engineering students and their struggles with the Indian education system?
- Rajkumar Hirani
- Aamir Khan
- Imtiaz Ali
- Kabir Khan
Which Indian film director is known for his realistic and gritty films, such as (Satya) and (Company)?
- Ram Gopal Varma
- Anurag Kashyap
- Dibakar Banerjee
- Tigmanshu Dhulia
Who is the director behind the critically acclaimed film (My Name Is Khan), which explores the life of a Muslim man with Asperger's syndrome and his journey to reunite with his son after 9/11?
- Karan Johar
- Kabir Khan
- Imtiaz Ali
- Aamir Khan
Which Indian film director is known for his visually stunning and emotionally charged films, such as (Devdas) and (Black)?
- Sanjay Leela Bhansali
- Mani Ratnam
- Ashutosh Gowariker
- Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra
Who is the director behind the critically acclaimed film (The Lunchbox), which explores the unlikely relationship between a lonely housewife and a businessman through a series of lunchbox mix-ups?
- Ritesh Batra
- Anurag Kashyap
- Dibakar Banerjee
- Tigmanshu Dhulia
Which Indian film director is known for his realistic and socially conscious films, such as (Court) and (Masaan)?
- Chaitanya Tamhane
- Anurag Kashyap
- Dibakar Banerjee
- Tigmanshu Dhulia
Who is the director behind the critically acclaimed film (Newton), which explores the challenges faced by a government clerk tasked with conducting a free and fair election in a remote village?
- Amit Masurkar
- Anurag Kashyap
- Dibakar Banerjee
- Tigmanshu Dhulia
Which Indian film director is known for his visually stunning and emotionally charged films, such as (Haider) and (Udta Punjab)?
- Vishal Bhardwaj
- Anurag Kashyap
- Dibakar Banerjee
- Tigmanshu Dhulia
Who is the director behind the critically acclaimed film (Andhadhun), which explores the life of a blind pianist who becomes embroiled in a murder mystery?
- Sriram Raghavan
- Anurag Kashyap
- Dibakar Banerjee
- Tigmanshu Dhulia
Which Indian film director is known for his realistic and socially conscious films, such as (Article 15) and (Thappad)?
- Anubhav Sinha
- Anurag Kashyap
- Dibakar Banerjee
- Tigmanshu Dhulia