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 Indian film, released in 2015, is based on the novel "Midnight's Children" by Salman Rushdie?

  1. Haider

  2. Highway

  3. Queen

  4. Midnight's Children
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Midnight's Children, directed by Deepa Mehta, is an adaptation of Salman Rushdie's novel of the same name. It stars Satya Bhabha, Siddharth, and Shabana Azmi.

Multiple choice

Which Indian film, released in 2016, is based on the novel "The Namesake" by Jhumpa Lahiri?

  1. Ae Dil Hai Mushkil

  2. Dear Zindagi

  3. The Namesake

  4. Dangal
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The Namesake, directed by Mira Nair, is an adaptation of Jhumpa Lahiri's novel of the same name. It stars Tabu, Irrfan Khan, and Kal Penn.

Multiple choice

Which Indian film, released in 2017, is based on the novel "The Great Indian Novel" by Shashi Tharoor?

  1. Newton

  2. The Great Indian Novel

  3. Bareilly Ki Barfi

  4. Toilet: Ek Prem Katha
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The Great Indian Novel, directed by Pankaj Kapur, is an adaptation of Shashi Tharoor's novel of the same name. It stars Akshaye Khanna, Tabu, and Shweta Basu Prasad.

Multiple choice

Which Indian film, released in 2018, is based on the novel "Padmaavat" by Malik Muhammad Jayasi?

  1. Padmaavat

  2. Raazi

  3. Stree

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

Padmaavat, directed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali, is an adaptation of Malik Muhammad Jayasi's poem of the same name. It stars Deepika Padukone, Ranveer Singh, and Shahid Kapoor.

Multiple choice

Which Indian film, released in 2019, is based on the novel "Article 375" by Anubhav Sinha?

  1. Article 375

  2. Mission Mangal

  3. Chhichhore

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

Article 375, directed by Anubhav Sinha, is an adaptation of his own novel of the same name. It stars Akshaye Khanna, Richa Chadha, and Rahul Bhat.

Multiple choice

Which Indian film, released in 2020, is based on the novel "The Last Color" by Vikas Swarup?

  1. Thappad

  2. Shubh Mangal Zyada Saavdhan

  3. The Last Color

  4. Gunjan Saxena: The Kargil Girl
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The Last Color, directed by Vikas Swarup, is an adaptation of his own novel of the same name. It stars Neena Gupta, Aqsa Bhatt, and Rudrani Chetan.

Multiple choice

Which Indian film, released in 2021, is based on the novel "The White Tiger" by Aravind Adiga?

  1. Sardar Udham

  2. Mimi

  3. The White Tiger

  4. Shershaah
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The White Tiger, directed by Ramin Bahrani, is an adaptation of Aravind Adiga's novel of the same name. It stars Adarsh Gourav, Priyanka Chopra, and Rajkummar Rao.

Multiple choice

Which Indian film, released in 2022, is based on the novel "The Immortals of Meluha" by Amish Tripathi?

  1. Gangubai Kathiawadi

  2. Jhund

  3. The Kashmir Files

  4. Brahmastra: Part One – Shiva
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Brahmastra: Part One – Shiva, directed by Ayan Mukerji, is an adaptation of Amish Tripathi's novel "The Immortals of Meluha". It stars Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt, and Amitabh Bachchan.

Multiple choice

Which Indian film, released in 2023, is based on the novel "The Palace of Illusions" by Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni?

  1. Pathaan

  2. Bhediya

  3. The Palace of Illusions

  4. Vikram Vedha
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The Palace of Illusions, directed by Pankaj Kapur, is an adaptation of Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni's novel of the same name. It stars Vidya Balan, Huma Qureshi, and Rahul Bose.

Multiple choice

Which Indian film, released in 2024, is based on the novel "The Ministry of Utmost Happiness" by Arundhati Roy?

  1. Dunki

  2. Tiger 3

  3. The Ministry of Utmost Happiness

  4. Adipurush
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The Ministry of Utmost Happiness, directed by Mira Nair, is an adaptation of Arundhati Roy's novel of the same name. It stars Alia Bhatt, Vicky Kaushal, and Abhishek Bachchan.

Multiple choice

Which Indian film, released in 2025, is based on the novel "The Great Indian Novel" by Shashi Tharoor?

  1. Fighter

  2. Brahmastra: Part Two – Dev

  3. The Great Indian Novel

  4. Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahani
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The Great Indian Novel, directed by Pankaj Kapur, is an adaptation of Shashi Tharoor's novel of the same name. It stars Irrfan Khan, Tabu, and Kal Penn.

Multiple choice

Which Indian playwright is known for his powerful portrayal of women's struggles and experiences in his dramas?

  1. Mrinal Sen

  2. Shyam Benegal

  3. Ritwik Ghatak

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

Mahasweta Devi is a renowned playwright and novelist whose works often focus on the lives and struggles of marginalized women in Indian society.

Multiple choice

Which Bollywood movie prominently featured the struggles of a drug addict and his journey to recovery?

  1. Udta Punjab

  2. Sanju

  3. Aamir

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

Udta Punjab, released in 2016, delved into the issue of drug abuse in Punjab and highlighted the challenges faced by addicts and their families.

Multiple choice

In the movie 'Sanju', which actor portrayed the character of Sanjay Dutt, who battled drug addiction in real life?

  1. Ranbir Kapoor

  2. Vicky Kaushal

  3. Rajkummar Rao

  4. Ayushmann Khurrana
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Ranbir Kapoor played the titular role of Sanjay Dutt in the 2018 biographical drama 'Sanju', which chronicled Dutt's life, including his struggles with drug addiction.

Multiple choice

Which Bollywood movie focused on the theme of substance abuse among the youth and its impact on their lives?

  1. Rang De Basanti

  2. Rock On!!

  3. Dil Chahta Hai

  4. Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Rang De Basanti, released in 2006, explored the issue of substance abuse among college students and its consequences, while also addressing social and political issues.