General Awareness
Film, Theatre, and Media
21,709 Questions
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
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Khamoshi
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Koshish
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U, Me Aur Hum
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Black
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Black (2005), directed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali and starring Rani Mukerji as Michelle McNally, is inspired by Helen Keller's life and her autobiography 'The Story of My Life'. The film depicts the relationship between a deaf-blind girl and her teacher.
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Dushman
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U, Me Aur Hum
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Kabhi Khushi Kabhi Gham
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Baazigar
B
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In U, Me Aur Hum (2008), Kajol plays Piya, a woman suffering from Alzheimer's disease. The film, directed by Ajay Devgn, depicts the challenges faced by a couple dealing with early-onset Alzheimer's.
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Dyslexia
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Alzheimer`s Disease
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Cancer
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Amnesia
A
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In Taare Zameen Par (2007), Ishaan Awasthi (played by Darsheel Safary) is diagnosed with dyslexia, a learning disorder affecting reading and spelling. The film raises awareness about dyslexia and educational challenges.
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Shashi Kapoor
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Vinod Khanna
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Rajesh Khanna
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Raj Kumar
C
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Anand (1971) features Rajesh Khanna in the title role as Anand Sehgal, a cancer patient who lives life fully despite his terminal illness. The film is remembered for his iconic dialogue 'Babumoshai, zindagi badi honi chahiye, lambi nahi.'
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Aladin
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Paa
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Cheeni Kum
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Silsila
B
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Paa (2009) features Amitabh Bachchan as Auro, a 13-year-old boy with progeria - a rare genetic disorder causing accelerated aging. Abhishek Bachchan plays his father. The film sheds light on this condition.
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Chaahat
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Border
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Sir
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Phir Teri Kahani Yaad Aayee
D
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In Phir Teri Kahani Yaad Aayee (1993), Pooja Bhatt played Sita, a mentally disturbed woman who dies in a fire incident. The film, directed by Mahesh Bhatt, dealt with mental health issues and their tragic consequences.
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Guzaarish
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Jodhaa Akbar
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Mission Kashmir
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Krrish
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Guzaarish (2010), directed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali, stars Hrithik Roshan as Ethan Mascarenhas, a former magician who becomes quadriplegic and wheelchair-bound following an accident. Aishwarya Rai plays his nurse Sofia who falls in love with him.
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Dhoop Chaoon
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Pati, Patni Aur Woh
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Koshish
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Khilona
C
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Koshish (1972) starring Sanjeev Kumar and Jaya Bhaduri portrays a deaf and mute couple struggling through life's challenges. Pati, Patni Aur Woh is a comedy about marital infidelity. Khilona is a psychological thriller. Dhoop Chaoon is not a known film featuring this pair.
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A Walk To Remember
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The Notebook
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Bucket List
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Life Is Beautiful
B
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U, Me Aur Hum (2008) starring Ajay Devgn and Kajol is reportedly based on The Notebook (2004). Both films explore themes of enduring love and memory loss. A Walk to Remember, Bucket List, and Life is Beautiful are different Hollywood films with distinct themes not matching this Bollywood adaptation.
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Rannvijay
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Raghu Sinha
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Raghu Ram
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Rajeev Singh
C
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Raghu Ram served as the executive producer and creator of MTV Roadies, along with his brother Rajiv Lakshman. Rannvijay was the host for many seasons, not the producer.
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Depression
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Kleptomania
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Leukemia
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Polio
C
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In the movie Cheeni Kum, the child character Sexy is afflicted with leukemia (blood cancer). This is a key plot point affecting the relationship between the protagonists. Depression, Kleptomania, and Polio are not the character's condition.
D
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Explanation
MTV Roadies season 1.0 aired in 2003, not 1998, 2000, or 2005. This was the launch year of the popular reality show.
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Progeria
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Alzheimer's Disease
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Cancer
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Dyslexia
B
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In the 2005 film 'Black', Amitabh Bachchan plays Debraj Sahai, a teacher who develops Alzheimer's disease later in life. His character initially helps a blind and deaf girl (Rani Mukerji) before his own mental decline.
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Dosti
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My Name Is Khan
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Khamoshi
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Black
B
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'My Name Is Khan' features the protagonist Rizwan Khan who has Asperger's Syndrome, a form of autism. The other films listed are about different themes: Dosti (friendship), Khamoshi (silence/deaf-mute family), and Black (blindness and deafness).
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Lage Raho Munnabhai
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Parineeta
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Vaastav
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Munnabhai MBBS
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Explanation
In Lage Raho Munnabhai, the protagonist Munnabhai experiences visions of Mahatma Gandhi, which are essentially delusions. This differs from his character arc in Munnabhai MBBS where he pretends to be a doctor but doesn't experience actual delusions.