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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Farhan Akhtar
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Sonu Nigam
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Shaan
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Kunal kholi
A
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Explanation
Farhan Akhtar began his career as a director (Dil Chahta Hai, 2001), then acted in films like Rock On!!, and is also a playback singer. He embodies all three roles mentioned in the question - director, actor, and singer. Sonu Nigam and Shaan are primarily singers, while Kunal Kohli is a director.
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Yuvraj Singh
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Ranbir Kapoor
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Dhoni
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Shahrukh khan
B
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Explanation
This question appears to be about a romantic relationship. Deepika Padukone and Ranbir Kapoor were in a well-publicized relationship while filming Bachna Ae Haseeno and Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani (2008-2013). The claim of 'B' (Ranbir Kapoor) is likely referring to this past relationship. At various times, she was also linked to other celebrities mentioned in options (Yuvraj Singh, Dhoni - during her dating phase), but Ranbir was her most significant public relationship.
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Chamatkar
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Deewana
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Raju Ban Gaya Gentleman
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Darr
B
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Explanation
Shah Rukh Khan's debut acting role was in 'Deewana' (1992), where he played a supporting role alongside Rishi Kapoor and Divya Bharti. While 'Chamatkar' was also released in 1992, 'Deewana' was his first release. SRK won the Filmfare Best Male Debut award for this performance, launching his career as a leading actor.
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Om shanti Om
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Bachna Ae haseeno
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Love Aaj Kal
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Karthik Calling Karthik
B
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Explanation
Deepika Padukone's performance in 'Bachna Ae Haseeno' (2008) received critical acclaim and earned her several Best Debut and Best Actress nominations. In the film, she played one of the three love interests opposite Ranbir Kapoor. While 'Om Shanti Om' was her actual debut, 'Bachna Ae Haseeno' was her second film and garnered her significant award recognition for her breakout performance.
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Celina Jaitely
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Hansika Chowdary
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Aishwariya Rai
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Bipasha Basu
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Celina Jaitely
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Hansika Chowdary
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Aishwariya Rai
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Bipasha Basu
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rock on
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luck by chance
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lucky
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don
A
Correct answer
Explanation
Farhan Akhtar made his acting debut with "Rock On!!" in 2008, where he played the lead role of Aditya. He was previously known as a director/writer for films like "Dil Chahta Hai" before becoming an actor.
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Ali Bhai
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Arjun Dixit
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Mann Kapoor
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Daksh Mittal
B
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Explanation
In the 2008 film 'Jannat', Emraan Hashmi played the character Arjun Dixit, a young man who gets involved in cricket betting and match-fixing. The character's name is explicitly mentioned throughout the film and is central to the narrative.
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Love Love Love
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Afsana Pyar Ka
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Dil
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Mela
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Sarfarosh
C
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Explanation
'Khambe Jaisi Khadi hai' is a popular dance number from the 1990 film 'Dil', starring Madhuri Dixit and Aamir Khan. The song's catchy rhythm and memorable choreography made it an instant hit and remains one of the most recognizable songs from that era.
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1942 A Love Story
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1976
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Virasat
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Trimurti
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Laadla
A
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Explanation
'Rim Jhim Rim Jhim, Rum Jhum' is a beautiful romantic song from the 1994 film '1942 A Love Story', starring Anil Kapoor and Manisha Koirala. The song was sung by Kumar Sanu and Kavita Krishnamurthy and is remembered for its melodic composition and romantic lyrics.
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Fanna
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Army
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Sainik
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Nadia ke Paar
A
Correct answer
Explanation
The question describes a blind character which refers to Zooni from the film 'Fanna' (2006), starring Kajol as a blind woman and Aamir Khan. The garbled text 'IKF Trigger Tyagi' appears to be a corruption or OCR error in the question content, but the blind character clue clearly points to Fanna.
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Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam
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My Name is Khan
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Maine Pyar Kyun Kiya
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Saalame-Ishq
B
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Explanation
My Name is Khan (2010) features Rizwan Khan (Shah Rukh Khan), a man with Asperger's syndrome who faces prejudice in post-9/11 America. Sameer is his stepson, and the film includes media/news themes. All clues match perfectly.
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Shararat
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Kyun Ho Gaya Na
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Ghajni
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Sarfarosh
C
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Explanation
Ghajini (2008) stars Aamir Khan as a character with anterograde amnesia seeking revenge for his girlfriend's murder. All clues match: medical student background, memory loss, revenge plot. Option C has a minor typo ('Ghajni' instead of 'Ghajini') but is clearly the correct answer.
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Kuch Naa Kaho
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Kal Ho Naa Ho
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Shararat
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Taare Zameen Par
D
Correct answer
Explanation
Taare Zameen Par (2007) tells the story of Ishaan, a dyslexic boy who struggles in boarding school until his art teacher recognizes his learning disability. Lalita Lajmi appears to be a character reference (likely the mother figure). All clues point to this film.
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Paa
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Om Shanti Om
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Kuch Naa Kaho
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Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam
A
Correct answer
Explanation
Paa (2009) features a child with progeria (premature aging syndrome) in New Delhi, with his father being a politician and mother a doctor. This matches all clues perfectly. Amitabh Bachchan played the child character Auro, with Abhishek Bachchan and Vidya Balan as his parents.