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

In which film does a young woman, played by Sanya Malhotra, navigate her sexuality and relationships while exploring her identity as a bisexual woman?

  1. Badhaai Do

  2. Fire

  3. My Brother Nikhil

  4. Margarita with a Straw
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Harshavardhan Kulkarni's "Badhaai Do" (2022) follows the journey of Sumi, a young woman who comes to terms with her bisexuality and faces societal pressures and familial expectations.

Multiple choice

Which 2022 film, directed by Alankrita Shrivastava, explores the lives of five queer women in Mumbai, navigating love, loss, and self-discovery?

  1. Bombay Begums

  2. Fire

  3. My Brother Nikhil

  4. Margarita with a Straw
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Alankrita Shrivastava's "Bombay Begums" (2022) offers a nuanced portrayal of the lives of five queer women in Mumbai, highlighting their struggles, triumphs, and personal journeys.

Multiple choice

In which film does a young man, played by Rajkummar Rao, grapple with his homosexuality while dealing with societal pressures and familial expectations?

  1. Ek Ladki Ko Dekha Toh Aisa Laga

  2. Fire

  3. My Brother Nikhil

  4. Margarita with a Straw
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Explanation

Shelly Chopra Dhar's "Ek Ladki Ko Dekha Toh Aisa Laga" (2019) explores the journey of a young man who comes to terms with his homosexuality and faces societal prejudices and familial pressures.

Multiple choice

Which 2021 film, directed by Ritesh Batra, follows the story of a young woman, played by Sanya Malhotra, who embarks on a journey of self-discovery and sexual awakening while navigating societal expectations?

  1. Photograph

  2. Fire

  3. My Brother Nikhil

  4. Margarita with a Straw
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Explanation

Ritesh Batra's "Photograph" (2021) portrays the journey of a young woman who explores her sexuality and relationships while dealing with societal expectations and familial pressures.

Multiple choice

In which film does a young man, played by Vikrant Massey, fall in love with a transgender woman, played by Flora Saini, challenging societal norms and prejudices?

  1. Cobalt Blue

  2. Fire

  3. My Brother Nikhil

  4. Margarita with a Straw
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Sachin Kundalkar's "Cobalt Blue" (2022) explores the love story between a young man and a transgender woman, highlighting the challenges and prejudices they face in society.

Multiple choice

Which 2017 film, directed by Onir, tells the story of a group of friends, including a gay couple, who navigate love, loss, and societal pressures in Mumbai?

  1. Kuchh Bheege Alfaaz

  2. Fire

  3. My Brother Nikhil

  4. Margarita with a Straw
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Onir's "Kuchh Bheege Alfaaz" (2017) portrays the lives of a group of friends, including a gay couple, as they navigate love, loss, and societal pressures in Mumbai.

Multiple choice

In which film does a young woman, played by Radhika Apte, explore her sexuality and relationships while dealing with societal expectations and familial pressures?

  1. Parched

  2. Fire

  3. My Brother Nikhil

  4. Margarita with a Straw
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Leena Yadav's "Parched" (2015) follows the journey of a young woman who explores her sexuality and relationships while navigating societal expectations and familial pressures.

Multiple choice

Which 2019 film, directed by Ashwiny Iyer Tiwari, explores the relationship between a young woman, played by Kangana Ranaut, and her partner, played by Rajkummar Rao, as they navigate societal pressures and familial expectations?

  1. Panga

  2. Fire

  3. My Brother Nikhil

  4. Margarita with a Straw
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Ashwiny Iyer Tiwari's "Panga" (2019) portrays the journey of a young woman who returns to competitive kabaddi while navigating societal pressures and familial expectations.

Multiple choice

Who is the founder of the Prithvi Theatre in Mumbai?

  1. Prithviraj Kapoor

  2. Shashi Kapoor

  3. Jennifer Kapoor

  4. Karisma Kapoor
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Prithviraj Kapoor, a renowned Indian actor and filmmaker, founded the Prithvi Theatre in Mumbai in 1942.

Multiple choice

Which Indian actress is known for her performances in plays like "The Glass Menagerie" and "A Streetcar Named Desire"?

  1. Shabana Azmi

  2. Smita Patil

  3. Madhuri Dixit

  4. Nargis
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Shabana Azmi is an acclaimed Indian actress who has made significant contributions to both film and theatre. She is known for her powerful performances in plays like "The Glass Menagerie" and "A Streetcar Named Desire".

Multiple choice

Who is the founder of the National School of Drama in New Delhi?

  1. Ebrahim Alkazi

  2. B.V. Karanth

  3. Ratan Thiyam

  4. Habib Tanvir
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Ebrahim Alkazi, a renowned Indian theatre director and педагоgue, founded the National School of Drama in New Delhi in 1959.

Multiple choice

Who is the founder of the Theatre Unit in Mumbai?

  1. Zohra Sehgal

  2. Pearl Padamsee

  3. Alyque Padamsee

  4. Lillete Dubey
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Alyque Padamsee, a renowned Indian theatre director and producer, founded the Theatre Unit in Mumbai in 1953.

Multiple choice

Which Indian actress is known for her performances in plays like "Sakharam Binder" and "Katha"?

  1. Smita Patil

  2. Shabana Azmi

  3. Madhuri Dixit

  4. Nargis
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Smita Patil was an acclaimed Indian actress who made significant contributions to both film and theatre. She is known for her powerful performances in plays like "Sakharam Binder" and "Katha".

Multiple choice

Who is the founder of the Naya Theatre in Delhi?

  1. Habib Tanvir

  2. Ratan Thiyam

  3. B.V. Karanth

  4. Ebrahim Alkazi
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Habib Tanvir, a renowned Indian theatre director and actor, founded the Naya Theatre in Delhi in 1959.

Multiple choice

Which Indian actress is known for her performances in plays like "The Seagull" and "Hamlet"?

  1. Shabana Azmi

  2. Smita Patil

  3. Madhuri Dixit

  4. Nargis
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Explanation

Shabana Azmi is an acclaimed Indian actress who has made significant contributions to both film and theatre. She is known for her powerful performances in plays like "The Seagull" and "Hamlet".