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 the 2002 Bollywood film "Devdas", directed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali, which actress played the role of Chandramukhi, the courtesan who falls in love with Devdas?

  1. Madhuri Dixit

  2. Aishwarya Rai Bachchan

  3. Karisma Kapoor

  4. Rani Mukerji
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Madhuri Dixit's portrayal of Chandramukhi in "Devdas" is widely regarded as one of her most iconic performances, earning her critical acclaim and numerous awards.

Multiple choice

Which Bollywood film, released in 2015, was inspired by the epic Indian mythology "Mahabharata"?

  1. Bajirao Mastani

  2. Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge

  3. 3 Idiots

  4. PK
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Sanjay Leela Bhansali's "Bajirao Mastani" is a historical drama that draws inspiration from the love story of Maratha warrior Peshwa Bajirao I and his second wife Mastani.

Multiple choice

Which Bollywood film, released in 2013, was an adaptation of Chetan Bhagat's novel "2 States: The Story of My Marriage"?

  1. Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani

  2. Student of the Year

  3. Kai Po Che!

  4. 2 States
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Abhishek Varman's "2 States" is a romantic comedy that explores the cultural differences and challenges faced by a couple from different regions of India as they navigate their relationship and marriage.

Multiple choice

In the 2003 Bollywood film "Kal Ho Naa Ho", directed by Nikhil Advani, which character is diagnosed with a terminal illness?

  1. Aman Mathur

  2. Rohit Patel

  3. Naina Catherine Kapur

  4. Jenny Kapur
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Shah Rukh Khan's character, Aman Mathur, is diagnosed with a terminal illness in "Kal Ho Naa Ho", which forms the emotional core of the film's narrative.

Multiple choice

Which Bollywood film, released in 2007, was an adaptation of Khaled Hosseini's novel "The Kite Runner"?

  1. Chak De! India

  2. Taare Zameen Par

  3. Khosla Ka Ghosla!

  4. The Kite Runner
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Marc Forster's "The Kite Runner" is an international co-production that tells the story of an Afghan boy and his friend, exploring themes of friendship, betrayal, and redemption.

Multiple choice

In the 2010 Bollywood film "My Name Is Khan", directed by Karan Johar, which actor plays the role of Rizwan Khan, a Muslim man with Asperger's syndrome?

  1. Shah Rukh Khan

  2. Salman Khan

  3. Aamir Khan

  4. Hrithik Roshan
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Shah Rukh Khan's portrayal of Rizwan Khan in "My Name Is Khan" earned him widespread critical acclaim and numerous awards.

Multiple choice

Which Bollywood film, released in 2012, was an adaptation of Charles Dickens' novel "Great Expectations"?

  1. Barfi!

  2. Vicky Donor

  3. English Vinglish

  4. Kai Po Che!
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Abhishek Kapoor's "Kai Po Che!" is a coming-of-age drama that follows the lives of three friends as they navigate their dreams, aspirations, and challenges in a small town in India.

Multiple choice

In the 2015 Bollywood film "Piku", directed by Shoojit Sircar, which actress plays the role of Piku Banerjee, a headstrong and independent woman?

  1. Deepika Padukone

  2. Anushka Sharma

  3. Alia Bhatt

  4. Amitabh Bachchan
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Deepika Padukone's performance as Piku Banerjee in "Piku" was critically acclaimed and earned her numerous awards.

Multiple choice

Which Bollywood film, released in 2016, was an adaptation of Vikas Swarup's novel "Q & A"?

  1. Pink

  2. Neerja

  3. Airlift

  4. Udta Punjab
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Aniruddha Roy Chowdhury's "Pink" is a courtroom drama that explores the issue of consent and sexual harassment.

Multiple choice

In the 2017 Bollywood film "Secret Superstar", directed by Advait Chandan, which actress plays the role of Insia Malik, a young girl who dreams of becoming a singer?

  1. Zaira Wasim

  2. Alia Bhatt

  3. Anushka Sharma

  4. Deepika Padukone
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Zaira Wasim's performance as Insia Malik in "Secret Superstar" earned her critical acclaim and numerous awards.

Multiple choice

Which Bollywood film, released in 2018, was an adaptation of Anuja Chauhan's novel "The Zoya Factor"?

  1. Sanju

  2. Padmaavat

  3. Raazi

  4. The Zoya Factor
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Abhishek Sharma's "The Zoya Factor" is a romantic comedy that follows the story of Zoya Solanki, a clumsy advertising executive who becomes a lucky charm for the Indian cricket team.

Multiple choice

In the 2019 Bollywood film "Gully Boy", directed by Zoya Akhtar, which actor plays the role of Murad Ahmed, an aspiring rapper from the slums of Mumbai?

  1. Ranveer Singh

  2. Alia Bhatt

  3. Siddhant Chaturvedi

  4. Vijay Varma
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Ranveer Singh's performance as Murad Ahmed in "Gully Boy" earned him critical acclaim and numerous awards.

Multiple choice

Which Bollywood film, released in 2020, was an adaptation of Aravind Adiga's novel "The White Tiger"?

  1. Thappad

  2. Shubh Mangal Zyada Saavdhan

  3. Gunjan Saxena: The Kargil Girl

  4. The White Tiger
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Ramin Bahrani's "The White Tiger" is a social satire that follows the journey of Balram Halwai, a poor villager who rises through the ranks of society by using his wit and cunning.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a critically acclaimed documentary film that explores the lives of Indian wrestlers?

  1. Dangal

  2. Bhaag Milkha Bhaag

  3. Mary Kom

  4. Pailwaan
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Dangal is a 2016 biographical sports drama film based on the life of Mahavir Singh Phogat, an Indian wrestler, and his two daughters, Geeta and Babita Phogat.

Multiple choice

Who is the director of the documentary film "The Final Innings"?

  1. Kabir Khan

  2. Anurag Kashyap

  3. Ashutosh Gowariker

  4. Anand Patwardhan
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Anand Patwardhan is an Indian documentary filmmaker known for his socially and politically conscious films. He directed "The Final Innings", a documentary about the life and career of Indian cricketer Sachin Tendulkar.