General Awareness

Film, Theatre, and Media

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Indian cinema, theatre, and mass media form a crucial part of static general knowledge. This section covers national awards, prominent actors, censorship issues, and cinematic themes. These concepts frequently appear in SSC, banking, and state PSC examinations to assess a candidate's cultural awareness.

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Film, Theatre, and Media Questions

Multiple choice

Which Bollywood actress owns the restaurant 'Masaba Gupta' in Mumbai?

  1. Sonam Kapoor Ahuja

  2. Jacqueline Fernandez

  3. Shraddha Kapoor

  4. Masaba Gupta
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Masaba Gupta, a fashion designer and actress, owns the restaurant 'Masaba Gupta' in Mumbai. The restaurant serves modern Indian cuisine with a focus on local and seasonal ingredients.

Multiple choice

Which Bollywood actor launched his own fitness brand called 'HRX'?

  1. Hrithik Roshan

  2. Tiger Shroff

  3. Ranveer Singh

  4. Varun Dhawan
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Explanation

Hrithik Roshan launched his fitness brand 'HRX' in 2013. The brand offers a range of fitness apparel, accessories, and equipment, as well as fitness programs and challenges.

Multiple choice

Which Bollywood actress co-founded the production company 'Purple Pebble Pictures'?

  1. Priyanka Chopra

  2. Deepika Padukone

  3. Anushka Sharma

  4. Alia Bhatt
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Explanation

Priyanka Chopra co-founded the production company 'Purple Pebble Pictures' in 2015. The company has produced several films, including 'The Sky Is Pink', 'The White Tiger', and 'Jonas Brothers Family Roast'.

Multiple choice

Which Bollywood actor owns the Indian Premier League cricket team 'Kings XI Punjab'?

  1. Akshay Kumar

  2. Shah Rukh Khan

  3. Preity Zinta

  4. Amitabh Bachchan
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Explanation

Preity Zinta co-owns the Indian Premier League cricket team 'Kings XI Punjab' along with businessman Ness Wadia. The team is based in Mohali and has won the IPL title once.

Multiple choice

Which Bollywood actor launched his own fashion label called 'All About You'?

  1. Ranbir Kapoor

  2. Ranveer Singh

  3. Varun Dhawan

  4. Salman Khan
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Salman Khan launched his fashion label 'All About You' in 2016. The brand offers a range of clothing, accessories, and footwear for men, women, and children.

Multiple choice

Which Bollywood actress co-founded the production company 'RSVP Movies'?

  1. Deepika Padukone

  2. Anushka Sharma

  3. Priyanka Chopra

  4. Rhea Kapoor
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Rhea Kapoor co-founded the production company 'RSVP Movies' in 2016 along with her brother Harshvardhan Kapoor. The company has produced several films, including 'Aisha', 'Khoobsurat', and 'Veere Di Wedding'.

Multiple choice

Which Bollywood actress launched her own jewelry line called 'Isharya'?

  1. Sonam Kapoor Ahuja

  2. Jacqueline Fernandez

  3. Shraddha Kapoor

  4. Alia Bhatt
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Sonam Kapoor Ahuja launched her jewelry line 'Isharya' in 2016. The brand offers a range of fine jewelry, including necklaces, earrings, rings, and bracelets.

Multiple choice

Which Bollywood actor co-founded the production company 'Red Chillies Entertainment'?

  1. Shah Rukh Khan

  2. Aamir Khan

  3. Salman Khan

  4. Akshay Kumar
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Explanation

Shah Rukh Khan co-founded the production company 'Red Chillies Entertainment' in 2002 along with his wife Gauri Khan. The company has produced several successful films, including 'Kal Ho Naa Ho', 'Chak De! India', and 'My Name Is Khan'.

Multiple choice

In which regional Indian film did the song 'Kolaveri Di' become a viral sensation, popularizing the 'lungi dance'?

  1. 3 Idiots

  2. Chennai Express

  3. Kabali

  4. 3
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

The song 'Kolaveri Di' from the Tamil film '3' (2012) became a global phenomenon, with its catchy tune and quirky 'lungi dance' capturing the imagination of audiences worldwide.

Multiple choice

In which regional Indian film did the song 'Jimikki Kammal' become a viral sensation, popularizing the 'Macarena' dance step in India?

  1. Premam

  2. Bangalore Days

  3. 2 States

  4. Queen
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Explanation

The song 'Jimikki Kammal' from the Malayalam film 'Premam' (2015) became a viral sensation, with its catchy tune and the 'Macarena' dance step capturing the imagination of audiences across India.

Multiple choice

Which Bollywood film features the song 'Nagada Sang Dhol', where Deepika Padukone's energetic dance performance in a traditional Gujarati folk dance form left audiences spellbound?

  1. Ram-Leela

  2. Bajirao Mastani

  3. Padmaavat

  4. Chennai Express
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

In 'Ram-Leela' (2013), Deepika Padukone's captivating dance performance in the song 'Nagada Sang Dhol' showcased her energy and grace in a traditional Gujarati folk dance form.

Multiple choice

Which regional Indian film features the song 'Barso Re Megha', where Prabhu Deva's intricate dance moves in a classical Indian dance form mesmerized audiences?

  1. Minsara Kanavu

  2. Jeans

  3. Kandukondain Kandukondain

  4. Alaipayuthey
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Explanation

In the Tamil film 'Minsara Kanavu' (1997), Prabhu Deva's intricate dance moves in the song 'Barso Re Megha' showcased his mastery of classical Indian dance forms.

Multiple choice

In which regional Indian film did the song 'Rowdy Baby' become a viral sensation, popularizing the energetic dance moves of Allu Arjun and Rashmika Mandanna?

  1. Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo

  2. Sarileru Neekevvaru

  3. Pushpa: The Rise

  4. Bheemla Nayak
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Explanation

The song 'Rowdy Baby' from the Telugu film 'Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo' (2020) became a viral sensation, showcasing the energetic dance moves of Allu Arjun and Rashmika Mandanna.

Multiple choice

Which Bollywood film features the song 'Ghoomar', where Deepika Padukone's graceful dance performance in a traditional Rajasthani folk dance form captivated audiences?

  1. Padmaavat

  2. Bajirao Mastani

  3. Ram-Leela

  4. Chennai Express
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

In 'Padmaavat' (2018), Deepika Padukone's elegant dance performance in the song 'Ghoomar' showcased her grace and poise in a traditional Rajasthani folk dance form.

Multiple choice

In which regional Indian film did the song 'Vaathi Coming' become a viral sensation, popularizing the energetic dance moves of Dhanush?

  1. Maari

  2. Asuran

  3. Karnan

  4. Jagame Thandhiram
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
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Explanation

The song 'Vaathi Coming' from the Tamil film 'Maari' (2015) became a viral sensation, showcasing Dhanush's energetic dance moves.