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

Best Movie (Popular) of 2009 ?

  1. 3 Idiots

  2. Dev D

  3. Kaminey

  4. Love Aaj Kal
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

3 Idiots won the Filmfare Award for Best Movie (Popular) in 2009. Dev D, Kaminey, and Love Aaj Kal were nominated but did not win in this category.

Multiple choice general knowledge

Best Movie (Critics) ?

  1. Luv Aaj Kal

  2. Firaaq

  3. Paa

  4. 3 Idiots
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Firaaq won the Filmfare Award for Best Film (Critics) in 2009, directed by Nandita Das. Luv Aaj Kal is a typo for Love Aaj Kal, which was a popular film but not the critics' choice winner.

Multiple choice general knowledge

Best Director ?

  1. Vishal Bhardwaj

  2. Imtiaz Ali

  3. Anurag Kashyap

  4. Rajkumar Hirani
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Rajkumar Hirani won the Filmfare Award for Best Director for 3 Idiots in 2009. Vishal Bhardwaj, Imtiaz Ali, and Anurag Kashyap were nominated in other categories but did not win Best Director.

Multiple choice general knowledge

Best actor (Popular Category) ?

  1. Aamir Khan (3 Idiots)

  2. Ranbir Kapoor (Ajab Prem Ki Ghazab Kahani)

  3. Saif Ali Khan (Love Aaj Kal)

  4. Amitabh Bachchan (Paa)
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Amitabh Bachchan won the Filmfare Best Actor (Popular) award for Paa (2009), playing a child with progeria. Aamir Khan (3 Idiots), Ranbir Kapoor, and Saif Ali Khan were nominated but did not win.

Multiple choice general knowledge

Best Actor (Female) in Popular Category ?

  1. Vidya Balan (Paa)

  2. Priyanka Chopra (What’s Your Rashee?)

  3. Priyanka Chopra (Kaminey)

  4. Katrina Kaif (New York)
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Vidya Balan won the Filmfare Best Actress (Popular) award for Paa (2009). Priyanka Chopra was nominated for both What's Your Rashee? and Kaminey, and Katrina Kaif for New York, but did not win.

Multiple choice general knowledge

Best Supporting Actor Award ?

  1. Rishi Kapoor (Love Aaj Kal)

  2. Boman Irani, 3 Idiots

  3. R. Madhavan (3 Idiots)

  4. Sharman Joshi (3 Idiots)
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Boman Irani won the Filmfare Best Supporting Actor award for his role in 3 Idiots (2009). Rishi Kapoor was in Love Aaj Kal, while R. Madhavan and Sharman Joshi were also in 3 Idiots but did not win.

Multiple choice general knowledge

Best Supporting Actress Award ?

  1. Gauhar Khan (Rocket Singh Salesman Of The Year)

  2. Arundhati Nag (Paa)

  3. Kalki Koechlin, Dev D

  4. Shahana Goswami (Firaaq)
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Kalki Koechlin won the Filmfare Best Supporting Actress award for her performance in Dev.D (2009). The category recognized her breakout role as Chand, showcasing her ability to portray complex, nuanced characters in contemporary Indian cinema.

Multiple choice general knowledge

Best Actor (Male) Critics ?

  1. Saif Ali Khan

  2. Amitabh Bachchan

  3. Aamir Khan

  4. Ranbir Kapoor
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Ranbir Kapoor won the Filmfare Critics Award for Best Actor for his performance in Wake Up Sid (2009). The Critics Award category recognizes performances that may not win popular awards but demonstrate exceptional artistic merit and acting depth.

Multiple choice general knowledge

Best Actor (Female) Critics ?

  1. Mahi Gill

  2. Kareena Kapoor

  3. Priyanka Chopra

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

Mahi Gill won the Filmfare Critics Award for Best Actress for her performance in Dev.D (2009). Her portrayal of the character Paro in this unconventional film was widely praised by critics for its boldness and emotional depth.

Multiple choice general knowledge

Aishwarya rai's film that received a special screening at the Cannes Film Festival.......

  1. Taal

  2. Devdas

  3. Bride & Prejudice

  4. The Pink Panther 2
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Aishwarya Rai's film 'Devdas' (2002) directed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali received a special screening at the 2002 Cannes Film Festival. This was a significant moment as it brought Bollywood cinema to the international stage, and Aishwarya walked the red carpet as a member of the official jury.

Multiple choice general knowledge

This film's lead actors are Abhay Deol and Mahi Gill. It is written and directed by Anurag Kashyap. Which 2009 film is it?

  1. Love Aaj Kal

  2. Dilwale

  3. Dev D

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

Dev.D (2009) is written and directed by Anurag Kashyap, starring Abhay Deol as Dev and Mahi Gill as Chandramukhi/Leni. It's a modern, dark retelling of the classic Bengali novel Devdas. Love Aaj Kal (2009) starred Saif Ali Khan and Deepika Padukone, while Devdas (2002) starred Shah Rukh Khan.