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Classic and Independent Indian Cinema

Test your knowledge of significant films from India's cinematic history, from art house classics to contemporary independent works that have shaped Indian cinema's cultural landscape.

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Question 1 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which critically acclaimed film by Satyajit Ray delves into the life of a young boy from a poor family in Calcutta?

  1. Pather Panchali
  2. Aparajito
  3. Apur Sansar
  4. Charulata
Question 2 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

In the 1955 film 'Do Bigha Zamin', directed by Bimal Roy, what is the primary occupation of the protagonist?

  1. Farmer
  2. Teacher
  3. Lawyer
  4. Doctor
Question 3 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which iconic song from the 1957 film 'Mother India' became a symbol of women's empowerment in India?

  1. Aye Mere Watan Ke Logo
  2. Duniya Mein Hum Aaye Hain
  3. Nain Lad Jai Hain
  4. Holi Aayi Re
Question 4 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

In the 1961 film 'Sahib Bibi Aur Ghulam', directed by Guru Dutt, what is the name of the character played by Meena Kumari?

  1. Chhoti Bahu
  2. Jaba
  3. Bhabhi
  4. Mirza Sahiba
Question 5 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which 1975 film by Shyam Benegal explores the theme of untouchability and caste discrimination in rural India?

  1. Ankur
  2. Nishant
  3. Manthan
  4. Bhumika
Question 6 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

In the 1983 film 'Ardh Satya', directed by Govind Nihalani, what is the profession of the protagonist played by Om Puri?

  1. Police Officer
  2. Journalist
  3. Lawyer
  4. Doctor
Question 7 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which 1984 film by Aparna Sen explores the relationship between a young woman and her grandmother, set against the backdrop of the Partition of India?

  1. 36 Chowringhee Lane
  2. Paroma
  3. Sati
  4. Picnic
Question 8 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

In the 1987 film 'Mirch Masala', directed by Ketan Mehta, what is the name of the village where the story takes place?

  1. Mirchpur
  2. Masala Nagar
  3. Gulabpur
  4. Haldipur
Question 9 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which 2005 film by Rituparno Ghosh explores the relationship between a young woman and her transgender friend?

  1. Chokher Bali
  2. Unishe April
  3. Raincoat
  4. The Last Lear
Question 10 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which 2015 film by Chaitanya Tamhane explores the life of a young tabla player in Mumbai?

  1. Court
  2. The Lunchbox
  3. Masaan
  4. Newton
Question 11 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

In the 2018 film 'Village Rockstars', directed by Rima Das, what is the name of the village where the story takes place?

  1. Majuli
  2. Jorhat
  3. Guwahati
  4. Dibrugarh
Question 12 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which 2020 film by Lijo Jose Pellissery explores the life of a police officer in a remote village in Kerala?

  1. Jallikattu
  2. Ee.Ma.Yau.
  3. Tumbbad
  4. Thappad
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