Gender and Aging in Indian Cinema
This quiz focuses on the portrayal of gender and aging in Indian cinema. It explores how Indian films have depicted the experiences, challenges, and triumphs of older adults, particularly women, and how these representations have evolved over time.
Questions
Which iconic 2018 Bollywood film featured a 60-year-old female protagonist navigating societal expectations and personal growth?
- Piku
- Queen
- English Vinglish
- Nil Battey Sannata
In the 2017 film 'Mom', Sridevi played the role of a mother seeking justice for her daughter. How old was her character in the film?
- 45
- 50
- 55
- 60
Which of the following films features a male protagonist who faces societal pressures and prejudices due to his age?
- 102 Not Out
- Piku
- Badhaai Ho
- Nil Battey Sannata
In the 2019 film 'Badhaai Ho', Neena Gupta and Gajraj Rao played the roles of a middle-aged couple who become pregnant. What was the age of their characters?
- 45 and 50
- 50 and 55
- 55 and 60
- 60 and 65
Which of the following films features a female protagonist who rediscovers her passion for dance in her later years?
- English Vinglish
- Piku
- Nil Battey Sannata
- ABCD 2
In the 2016 film 'Nil Battey Sannata', Swara Bhaskar played the role of a single mother who pursues her education alongside her daughter. How old was her character?
- 35
- 40
- 45
- 50
Which of the following films features a male protagonist who struggles with memory loss and dementia?
- Piku
- 102 Not Out
- Badhaai Ho
- The Lunchbox
In the 2017 film 'Secret Superstar', Zaira Wasim played the role of a young girl who dreams of becoming a singer. What was the age of her character's mother, played by Meher Vij?
- 35
- 40
- 45
- 50
Which of the following films features a female protagonist who faces societal pressures and prejudices due to her age and marital status?
- Piku
- Queen
- English Vinglish
- Nil Battey Sannata
In the 2015 film 'Piku', Amitabh Bachchan played the role of a 70-year-old hypochondriac. What was the name of his character?
- Bhashkor Banerjee
- Bhaskor Chatterjee
- Bhaskar Verma
- Bhaskor Gupta
Which of the following films features a male protagonist who retires from his job and struggles to find meaning in his life?
- 102 Not Out
- Piku
- Badhaai Ho
- The Lunchbox
In the 2018 film 'Badhaai Ho', Neena Gupta and Gajraj Rao played the roles of a middle-aged couple who become pregnant. What was the name of their character's son?
- Nakul
- Prem
- Rahul
- Rajiv
Which of the following films features a female protagonist who rediscovers her passion for dance in her later years?
- English Vinglish
- Piku
- Nil Battey Sannata
- ABCD 2
In the 2016 film 'Nil Battey Sannata', Swara Bhaskar played the role of a single mother who pursues her education alongside her daughter. What was the name of her character?
- Chanda
- Meera
- Rani
- Seema
Which of the following films features a male protagonist who struggles with memory loss and dementia?
- Piku
- 102 Not Out
- Badhaai Ho
- The Lunchbox