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 general knowledge

Wich of the following film is not directed by priyadarshan?

  1. Hera Pheri(2000)

  2. Hulchul

  3. Phir Hera Pheri

  4. Gardish

  5. Kyunki
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Phir Hera Pheri (2006) was directed by Neeraj Vora, not Priyadarshan. Priyadarshan directed Hera Pheri (2000), Hulchul (2004), Gardish (1993), and Kyunki (2005). This question tests knowledge of Bollywood directors and their filmography.

Multiple choice general knowledge

name the actors of the film 'MASOOM'

  1. nasrudin shah n shabana azmi

  2. shatrugan sinha n shabana azmi

  3. shatrugan sinha n hema malini

  4. nasrudin shah n hema malini
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The 1983 film Masoom starred Naseeruddin Shah and Shabana Azmi in lead roles. It was directed by Shekhar Kapoor and is a remake of the Hindi film Satyam Shivam Sundaram. The film deals with the theme of an illegitimate child and its impact on a family. Shatrughan Sinha and Hema Malini were not in this film.

Multiple choice general knowledge

name the actors of the film 'SAAGAR'

  1. Rish kapoor n Neetu singh

  2. Rishi kapoor n Dimple kapadia

  3. Dharmendra n Dimple kapadia

  4. Dharmendra n Neetu singh
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Saagar (1985) starred Rishi Kapoor and Dimple Kapadia as lead actors. Option A incorrectly lists Rish (typo) Kapoor with Neetu Singh, who were not paired in this film. Options C and D incorrectly include Dharmendra, who was not in Saagar.

Multiple choice general knowledge

name the actors of the film 'SHAKTI'

  1. Raj babbar n Smita Patil

  2. Amitabh n Jaya Badhuri

  3. Amitabh n Smita Patil

  4. Raj babbar n Jaya Badhuri
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Shakti (1982) featured Amitabh Bachchan and Smita Patil among its cast. Option B incorrectly pairs Amitabh with Jaya Bhaduri, and Option D incorrectly pairs Raj Babbar with Jaya Bhaduri.

Multiple choice general knowledge

name the actors of the film 'CHAAHAT'

  1. Shahrukh n Kajol

  2. Shahrukh n Pooja butt

  3. Shahrukh n Karishma

  4. Shahrukh n Madhuri
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Chaahat (1996) starred Shah Rukh Khan and Pooja Bhatt. Options A, C, and D incorrectly list Kajol, Karisma Kapoor, and Madhuri Dixit respectively, who were not paired with Shah Rukh Khan in this film.

Multiple choice general knowledge

name the actors of the film 'BAAGHI'

  1. Prabhu deva n Nagma

  2. Prabhu deva n Madhuri

  3. Salman n Madhuri

  4. Salman n Nagma
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Baaghi (1990) starred Salman Khan and Nagma in lead roles. Options A and B incorrectly include Prabhu Deva, and Option C incorrectly pairs Salman with Madhuri Dixit.

Multiple choice general knowledge

name the actors of the film 'GUDDU'

  1. Shahrukh n Karishma

  2. Shahrukh n manisha

  3. Fardeen khan n Urmila

  4. Fardeen khan n Kareena
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The 1995 film 'Guddu' starred Shah Rukh Khan and Manisha Koirala as the lead pair. This romantic drama was directed by Mahesh Bhatt. The other options list incorrect pairings that never appeared together in this film.

Multiple choice general knowledge

name the actors of the film 'BAAZI'

  1. Aamir n Manisha

  2. Aamir n Kareena

  3. Aamir n Mamta Kulkarni

  4. Aamir n Asin
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The 1995 film 'Baazi' starred Aamir Khan and Mamta Kulkarni as the lead pair. This action thriller was directed by Ashutosh Gowariker. None of the other pairings listed were the lead actors in this film.

Multiple choice general knowledge

name the actors of the film 'LAWAARIS'

  1. Manisha n Nana Patekar

  2. Manisha n Aamir

  3. Manisha n Salman

  4. Manisha n Akshay Khanna
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

The 1999 film 'Lawaaris' starred Manisha Koirala and Akshay Khanna. This should not be confused with the 1981 film of the same name starring Amitabh Bachchan. The pairing of Manisha and Akshay Khanna was specific to this 1999 release.

Multiple choice general knowledge

name the actors of the film 'SARFAROSH'

  1. Aamir n Sonali Bendre

  2. Aamir n Kareena

  3. Sunil n Sonali Bendre

  4. Sunil n Karishma
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The 1999 film 'Sarfarosh' starred Aamir Khan and Sonali Bendre as the lead pair. This action drama was directed by John Matthew Matthan. Sunil Shetty was not the male lead in this film.

Multiple choice general knowledge

name the actors of the film 'NAJAYAZ'

  1. Ajay devgan n Karishma

  2. Ajay devgan n Juhi Chawla

  3. Ajay devgan n Kajol

  4. Ajay devgan n Raveena
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Najayaz (1995) featured Ajay Devgn and Juhi Chawla as the lead pair. The film was directed by Mahesh Bhatt and was a successful crime drama.

Multiple choice general knowledge

Who played the title role in the Sci-Fi Series Captain Vyom?

  1. Milind Gunaji

  2. Jas Arora

  3. Milind Soman

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

Milind Soman played the title role in the sci-fi series Captain Vyom, which aired on Indian television in the 1990s. He was a model-turned-actor who gained popularity through this role. Milind Gunaji, Jas Arora, and Yash Tonk are other actors but not associated with Captain Vyom.