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Cinema and Film Awards

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Cinema and Film Awards Questions

Multiple choice

Which actor-director's 2017 film 'Tumhari Sulu' was a comedy-drama that won the National Film Award for Best Actress?

  1. Suresh Triveni

  2. Vidya Balan

  3. Neha Dhupia

  4. Manav Kaul
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Suresh Triveni's 2017 film 'Tumhari Sulu', starring Vidya Balan, was a comedy-drama that won the National Film Award for Best Actress.

Multiple choice

Which actor-director's 2018 film 'October' was a romantic drama that received critical acclaim?

  1. Varun Dhawan

  2. Banita Sandhu

  3. Gitanjali Rao

  4. Shoojit Sircar
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Shoojit Sircar's 2018 film 'October', starring Varun Dhawan and Banita Sandhu, was a romantic drama that received critical acclaim.

Multiple choice

Which actor-director's 2019 film 'Gully Boy' was a musical drama that won the Filmfare Award for Best Film?

  1. Ranveer Singh

  2. Alia Bhatt

  3. Kalki Koechlin

  4. Zoya Akhtar
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Zoya Akhtar's 2019 film 'Gully Boy', starring Ranveer Singh and Alia Bhatt, was a musical drama that won the Filmfare Award for Best Film.

Multiple choice

Which actor-director's 2020 film 'Thappad' was a drama that addressed the issue of domestic violence?

  1. Taapsee Pannu

  2. Pavail Gulati

  3. Dia Mirza

  4. Anubhav Sinha
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Anubhav Sinha's 2020 film 'Thappad', starring Taapsee Pannu and Pavail Gulati, was a drama that addressed the issue of domestic violence.

Multiple choice

Which actor-director's 2021 film 'Mimi' was a comedy-drama that explored the issue of surrogacy?

  1. Kriti Sanon

  2. Pankaj Tripathi

  3. Sai Tamhankar

  4. Laxman Utekar
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Laxman Utekar's 2021 film 'Mimi', starring Kriti Sanon and Pankaj Tripathi, was a comedy-drama that explored the issue of surrogacy.

Multiple choice

Which actor-director's 2022 film 'Jhund' was a sports drama based on the life of Vijay Barse?

  1. Amitabh Bachchan

  2. Rinku Rajguru

  3. Akash Thosar

  4. Nagraj Manjule
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Nagraj Manjule's 2022 film 'Jhund', starring Amitabh Bachchan, was a sports drama based on the life of Vijay Barse, a Nagpur-based sports teacher.

Multiple choice

Which actor-director's 2023 film 'Bawaal' is a romantic drama starring Varun Dhawan and Janhvi Kapoor?

  1. Nitesh Tiwari

  2. Varun Dhawan

  3. Janhvi Kapoor

  4. Shakun Batra
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Nitesh Tiwari's 2023 film 'Bawaal', starring Varun Dhawan and Janhvi Kapoor, is a romantic drama that is scheduled to be released in theaters.

Multiple choice

Which actor-director is known for his films that often explore social issues, such as 'Masaan' and 'Newton'?

  1. Anurag Kashyap

  2. Vikramaditya Motwane

  3. Amit V Masurkar

  4. Ashwiny Iyer Tiwari
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Amit V Masurkar is known for his films that often explore social issues, such as 'Masaan' and 'Newton'.

Multiple choice

Which actor-director is known for his unique style of filmmaking, often characterized by long takes and unconventional storytelling?

  1. Mani Ratnam

  2. Sanjay Leela Bhansali

  3. Imtiaz Ali

  4. Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra
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Mani Ratnam is known for his unique style of filmmaking, often characterized by long takes and unconventional storytelling.

Multiple choice

Which actor-director is known for his films that often deal with themes of love, loss, and relationships?

  1. Karan Johar

  2. Aditya Chopra

  3. Sooraj Barjatya

  4. Yash Chopra
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Karan Johar is known for his films that often deal with themes of love, loss, and relationships.

Multiple choice

Which actor-director is known for his films that often explore the lives of ordinary people in small towns and villages?

  1. Anurag Kashyap

  2. Vikramaditya Motwane

  3. Ashwiny Iyer Tiwari

  4. Nitesh Tiwari
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Ashwiny Iyer Tiwari is known for his films that often explore the lives of ordinary people in small towns and villages.

Multiple choice

Which actor-director is known for his films that often feature strong female characters and explore issues related to gender and equality?

  1. Zoya Akhtar

  2. Reema Kagti

  3. Meghna Gulzar

  4. Konkona Sen Sharma
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Zoya Akhtar is known for his films that often feature strong female characters and explore issues related to gender and equality.

Multiple choice

Which production company is responsible for bringing the Star Wars saga to life?

  1. Lucasfilm

  2. Walt Disney Pictures

  3. 20th Century Fox

  4. Universal Pictures
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Lucasfilm, founded by filmmaker George Lucas, is the production company behind the Star Wars franchise.

Multiple choice

Who is the visionary filmmaker behind the Star Wars universe?

  1. Steven Spielberg

  2. James Cameron

  3. George Lucas

  4. Quentin Tarantino
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George Lucas is the creator and director of the original Star Wars trilogy and the prequel trilogy.

Multiple choice

Which Rebel Alliance pilot destroyed the Death Star in a daring attack?

  1. Luke Skywalker

  2. Han Solo

  3. Leia Organa

  4. Wedge Antilles
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Luke Skywalker, with the guidance of the Force, destroyed the Death Star.