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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 Indian film has grossed the highest amount of money in Europe?

  1. Dangal

  2. Baahubali 2: The Conclusion

  3. PK

  4. Secret Superstar
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Dangal grossed over $25 million in Europe, making it the highest-grossing Indian film in Europe.

Multiple choice

Which Indian film has grossed the highest amount of money in Africa?

  1. Dangal

  2. Baahubali 2: The Conclusion

  3. PK

  4. Secret Superstar
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Dangal grossed over $10 million in Africa, making it the highest-grossing Indian film in Africa.

Multiple choice

Which Indian film has grossed the highest amount of money in the Caribbean?

  1. Dangal

  2. Baahubali 2: The Conclusion

  3. PK

  4. Secret Superstar
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Dangal grossed over $5 million in the Caribbean, making it the highest-grossing Indian film in the Caribbean.

Multiple choice

Which Indian film has grossed the highest amount of money in the Pacific Islands?

  1. Dangal

  2. Baahubali 2: The Conclusion

  3. PK

  4. Secret Superstar
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Dangal grossed over $2 million in the Pacific Islands, making it the highest-grossing Indian film in the Pacific Islands.

Multiple choice

Who is the choreographer behind many of the memorable dance sequences in Bollywood films, including 'Dhoom' and 'Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham'?

  1. Saroj Khan

  2. Shiamak Davar

  3. Prabhu Deva

  4. Remo D'Souza
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Farah Khan is a renowned choreographer who has created several iconic dance sequences in Bollywood films, including 'Dhoom' and 'Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham'.

Multiple choice

Who is the choreographer behind the iconic dance sequence 'Dhoom Machale' from the film 'Dhoom'?

  1. Saroj Khan

  2. Shiamak Davar

  3. Prabhu Deva

  4. Remo D'Souza
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Shiamak Davar choreographed the iconic dance sequence 'Dhoom Machale' from the film 'Dhoom'.

Multiple choice

Who is known as the 'King of Bollywood'?

  1. Amitabh Bachchan

  2. Shah Rukh Khan

  3. Salman Khan

  4. Aamir Khan
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Amitabh Bachchan is widely regarded as the 'King of Bollywood' due to his immense popularity and contributions to the Indian film industry.

Multiple choice

Which actress is known as the 'Dhak Dhak Girl'?

  1. Madhuri Dixit

  2. Sridevi

  3. Aishwarya Rai Bachchan

  4. Kareena Kapoor Khan
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Madhuri Dixit earned the title 'Dhak Dhak Girl' for her energetic dance performances and captivating screen presence, particularly in the song 'Dhak Dhak Karne Laga' from the film 'Beta'.

Multiple choice

Who is the highest-grossing Indian actor of all time?

  1. Akshay Kumar

  2. Salman Khan

  3. Shah Rukh Khan

  4. Aamir Khan
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Akshay Kumar holds the record for being the highest-grossing Indian actor of all time, with his films collectively earning over ₹3,800 crores at the box office.

Multiple choice

Which actress is known as the 'Lady Superstar' of South Indian cinema?

  1. Nayanthara

  2. Samantha Ruth Prabhu

  3. Trisha Krishnan

  4. Anushka Shetty
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Nayanthara is often referred to as the 'Lady Superstar' of South Indian cinema due to her immense popularity and success in Tamil, Telugu, and Malayalam films.

Multiple choice

Who is the first Indian actor to win an Academy Award?

  1. Bhanu Athaiya

  2. Satyajit Ray

  3. A.R. Rahman

  4. Irrfan Khan
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Bhanu Athaiya became the first Indian to win an Academy Award in 1983 for her costume design work in the film 'Gandhi'.

Multiple choice

Which actor is known as the 'Greek God of Bollywood'?

  1. Hrithik Roshan

  2. John Abraham

  3. Sidharth Malhotra

  4. Varun Dhawan
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Hrithik Roshan has earned the nickname 'Greek God of Bollywood' due to his striking physical appearance and impressive dancing skills.

Multiple choice

Who is the highest-paid Indian actress of all time?

  1. Deepika Padukone

  2. Priyanka Chopra Jonas

  3. Alia Bhatt

  4. Katrina Kaif
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Deepika Padukone is currently the highest-paid Indian actress, with her earnings estimated to be around ₹100 crores per year.

Multiple choice

Which actress is known as the 'Queen of Bollywood'?

  1. Kangana Ranaut

  2. Vidya Balan

  3. Tabu

  4. Rani Mukerji
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Kangana Ranaut has been referred to as the 'Queen of Bollywood' due to her powerful performances and outspoken personality.

Multiple choice

Who is the first Indian actor to win a BAFTA Award?

  1. Anupam Kher

  2. Irrfan Khan

  3. Om Puri

  4. Naseeruddin Shah
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Anupam Kher became the first Indian actor to win a BAFTA Award in 2002 for his supporting role in the film 'Bend It Like Beckham'.