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

Who won the Tony Award for Best Actor in a Musical in 2017?

  1. Ben Platt

  2. Daveed Diggs

  3. Leslie Odom Jr.

  4. Christopher Jackson
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Explanation

Ben Platt won the Tony Award for Best Actor in a Musical in 2017 for his performance as Evan Hansen in the musical Dear Evan Hansen.

Multiple choice

Who won the Tony Award for Best Actor in a Play in 2021?

  1. Andrew Burnap

  2. Tom Hiddleston

  3. Jake Gyllenhaal

  4. David Morse
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Explanation

Andrew Burnap won the Tony Award for Best Actor in a Play in 2021 for his performance as Toby Darling in the play The Inheritance.

Multiple choice

Who won the Tony Award for Best Actor in a Play in 2023?

  1. Simon Russell Beale

  2. Darren Criss

  3. Daniel Craig

  4. Sam Rockwell
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Simon Russell Beale won the Tony Award for Best Actor in a Play in 2023 for his performance as Atticus Finch in the play To Kill a Mockingbird.

Multiple choice

Who won the Tony Award for Best Actor in a Play in 2025?

  1. Simon Russell Beale

  2. Darren Criss

  3. Daniel Craig

  4. Sam Rockwell
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Explanation

Simon Russell Beale won the Tony Award for Best Actor in a Play in 2025 for his performance as Atticus Finch in the play To Kill a Mockingbird.

Multiple choice

Who is the first woman to win the National Film Award for Best Director?

  1. Aparna Sen

  2. Mira Nair

  3. Kalpana Lajmi

  4. Sai Paranjpye
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Aparna Sen, a renowned Indian actress, director, and screenwriter, made history by becoming the first woman to win the National Film Award for Best Director in 1984.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a popular Indian fantasy film series?

  1. Baahubali

  2. Krrish

  3. Dhoom

  4. Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge
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Baahubali is a two-part Indian epic fantasy film series directed by S. S. Rajamouli.

Multiple choice

Who played the lead role in the film 'Magadheera'?

  1. Ram Charan

  2. Jr. NTR

  3. Prabhas

  4. Mahesh Babu
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Ram Charan played the lead role in the 2009 Telugu fantasy film 'Magadheera'.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a Bollywood fantasy film directed by Karan Johar?

  1. My Name Is Khan

  2. Kuch Kuch Hota Hai

  3. Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham

  4. Ae Dil Hai Mushkil
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Explanation

Ae Dil Hai Mushkil is a 2016 Indian romantic fantasy drama film directed by Karan Johar.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the magical sword in the film 'Brahmastra'?

  1. Brahmastra

  2. Trishul

  3. Sudarshan Chakra

  4. Khanda
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Explanation

The Brahmastra is a powerful weapon in the film 'Brahmastra'.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a Tamil fantasy film directed by Mani Ratnam?

  1. Roja

  2. Bombay

  3. Dil Se

  4. Raavanan
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Raavanan is a 2010 Indian Tamil fantasy action film directed by Mani Ratnam.

Multiple choice

Who played the lead role in the film '2.0'?

  1. Rajinikanth

  2. Akshay Kumar

  3. Salman Khan

  4. Aamir Khan
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Rajinikanth played the lead role in the 2018 Tamil science fiction film '2.0'.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a Malayalam fantasy film directed by Adoor Gopalakrishnan?

  1. Nizhalkuthu

  2. Elippathayam

  3. Anantaram

  4. Mathilukal
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Nizhalkuthu is a 1986 Indian Malayalam fantasy film directed by Adoor Gopalakrishnan.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a Kannada fantasy film directed by Pawan Kumar?

  1. Lucia

  2. U Turn

  3. KGF: Chapter 1

  4. KGF: Chapter 2
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Explanation

Lucia is a 2013 Indian Kannada science fiction fantasy film directed by Pawan Kumar.

Multiple choice

Who played the lead role in the film 'Magadheera'?

  1. Ram Charan

  2. Jr. NTR

  3. Prabhas

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

Ram Charan played the lead role in the 2009 Telugu fantasy film 'Magadheera'.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a Bollywood fantasy film directed by Karan Johar?

  1. My Name Is Khan

  2. Kuch Kuch Hota Hai

  3. Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham

  4. Ae Dil Hai Mushkil
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Ae Dil Hai Mushkil is a 2016 Indian romantic fantasy drama film directed by Karan Johar.