Indian Entertainment and Media Trivia

Udayan Mukherjee was the Managing Editor of CNBC-TV18, one of India's leading business news channels. He was a prominent face on the channel known for his market analysis.

NDTV Profit's slogan was 'News You Can Use' which emphasized its focus on business and financial news that viewers could apply in their decisions. 'First in Business Worldwide' is CNBC's slogan.

The line 'Pirandhom Irundhom Sendrom Endra Vazhvai Thookip Podadaa' is from the Tamil film 'Ellaappugazhum Oruvan Oruvanukke' which starred Sathyaraj. This is a dramatic dialogue from the film.

This is a Tamil song lyrics identification question. The line appears to be from the song 'Kana Kannun Kalangal' from the movie Parijatham (2006). The answer matches the song title itself.

This is a Tamil song lyrics identification question. The lines appear to be from the song 'Oru Malai' from the film Bhadri (2001). Students familiar with Tamil film music would recognize this song.

The lyrics 'Naan unaal thaan swasikiren naan un per dhinam vaasikiren' are from the Tamil song 'Unnai Kandene' from the film Vaanathai Pola. This is a direct lyric identification question requiring familiarity with Tamil cinema music.

The line 'Theendaamal sarugaa vaen nee vandhu thottaal naan siragaa vaen' is from the song 'Mazhai Mazhai' from the Tamil film Mazhai (2005). The question tests recognition of Tamil film song lyrics.

The partial lyrics 'Vannangal vannangal attra valiyil valiyil sila...' are from 'Manjal Veyil Malaiyile' from the film Nayagan. This is a Tamil film song lyric identification question.

The lyrics 'Ennodu vaa veedu varaikum.. Enn veetai par ennai pidikum' are from 'Nenjukul Peithidum' from the Mouna Ragam soundtrack. The question asks students to identify the song from these opening lines.

'Iravum allatha pagalum allatha poluthugal' is the opening line of 'Kangal Irandal' from the film Pudhupettai (2006). The lyrics speak about times that are neither night nor day - the twilight hours.

The line 'Nee nee oru pudhu kaka tadukal vizhithen' translates to 'You, like a newly opened bud's flower, I saw you.' This is from 'Anbe En Anbe' from the film Vinnaithaandi Varuvaaya. Option D is correct.

Kishore Kumar's birth name was Abhas Kumar Ganguly, making 'Abhas Kumar' the correct answer. He later adopted the screen name 'Kishore' after seeing actor Kishore Sahu. Option C is correct.

Johnny Walker, the iconic comic actor in Hindi cinema, was born Jamaluddin Kazi. He got his screen name from a famous whiskey brand at Guru Dutt's suggestion. Option A is correct.

Dilip Kumar, the tragedy king of Indian cinema, was born Muhammad Yusuf Khan. He adopted the screen name 'Dilip Kumar' on actress Devika Rani's suggestion. Option B is correct.

Manoj Kumar, known as 'Bharat Kumar' for his patriotic roles, was born Harikishan Girotra. He adopted the screen name 'Manoj' inspired by actor Manoj (from the film Chhoti Si Baat). Option D is correct.

Ashok Kumar, originally named Kumudlal Ganguli, was a pioneering Indian film actor. He began his career as a laboratory assistant in Bombay before being accidentally cast in films. The other options (Mohanlal Ray, Kishanlal Dey, Ashoklal Dey) are not related to his birth name.

Jeetendra, born as Ravi Kapoor, is a veteran Indian actor known for his energetic dancing style and signature white shoes. He starred in numerous films in the 1970s and 1980s. Options A, C, and D are variations of Kapoor but not his birth name.

Akshay Kumar, born as Rajeev Bhatia, is one of Bollywood's most successful actors known for his martial arts skills and versatility. He worked in Bangkok as a chef and martial arts trainer before entering films. The other names are not his birth name.

Rajesh Khanna, born as Jatin Khanna, was the first superstar of Indian cinema. He rose to unprecedented fame in the late 1960s and early 1970s with a string of romantic hits. The other Khanna name variations are not his birth name.