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

Multiple choice general knowledge culture
  1. varumayin niram sivappu

  2. tic tic tic

  3. Sigappu Rojakkal

  4. moonru mudichu

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The dialogue 'intha ponnungaley ipdu than, Kuthunga ejamaan kuthunga...' is from the Tamil film 'Sigappu Rojakkal' (1978). This is a famous dialogue delivered by the character played by Kamal Haasan in this psychological thriller. The film was directed by K. Balachander.

Multiple choice general knowledge sports
  1. manam virumbuthey unnai

  2. sachein

  3. manadhai thirudivittai

  4. kaadhalan

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The dialogue 'i pay money u ooth, chutney...' is from the Tamil film 'Manadhai Thirudivittai' (2001). This comedy dialogue became popular and was delivered by the character played by comedian Vivek. The film starred Prabhu Deva and Jyothika in lead roles.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. Phoebe

  2. Monica

  3. Rachel

  4. Joey,Ross n Chandler

  5. All o dem

  6. None o dem

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
E Correct answer
Explanation

All six Friends characters moved from their original apartments at different points in the series. Monica and Rachel moved out of their apartment, Joey moved out, and others changed residences throughout the show.

Multiple choice general knowledge sports
  1. vince mc mohan

  2. hulk hogan

  3. shawn michaels

  4. vicky gurraro

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

"You're fired!" is the famous catchphrase of Vince McMahon, the chairman of WWE. He would deliver this line while firing wrestlers or other WWE personnel in storylines, often with dramatic flair.

Multiple choice general knowledge sports
  1. matt hardy

  2. jeff hardy

  3. the rock

  4. hhh

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Jeff Hardy's catchphrase "I'm immune to fear" reflects his high-risk, daredevil wrestling style. He's known for death-defying stunts and ladder matches, embracing fear rather than avoiding it.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. Rekha

  2. Sridevi

  3. Tabu

  4. Madhuri

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The 1989 film "Chandni" was a romantic drama directed by Yash Chopra. Sridevi played the title role of Chandni, a young woman who faces rejection after her lover is injured in an accident. The film was a major success and is considered one of Sridevi's most iconic performances, alongside Rishi Kapoor and Vinod Khanna.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. Jaanam Samjha Karo

  2. Suryavanshi

  3. Hum Aapke Hain Kaun

  4. Veer

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

"Jaanam Samjha Karo" (1999) starred Salman Khan and Urmila Matondkar, where Urmila's character was named Chandni. This was a romantic comedy directed by Tanvir Ahmed. The question tests specific knowledge of character names in less prominent films from the actors' filmographies.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. Pyar tune Kya Kiya

  2. Kaun

  3. Firaaq

  4. Jaal-The Trap

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

"Kaun" (1999) was a thriller directed by Ram Gopal Verma, starring Urmila Matondkar as a character who lures people into her house and kills them. The film was known for its suspenseful narrative and minimal cast, primarily set in one location. This was a departure from Urmila's typical romantic roles.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. Khiladi

  2. Saugandh

  3. Tarazu

  4. Daava

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

"Saugandh" (1991) was Akshay Kumar's debut film as a lead actor, directed by Raj Sippy. While many people assume "Khiladi" (1992) was his first film due to its massive success and the start of his Khiladi franchise, "Saugandh" was actually released earlier. This is a common misconception in Bollywood film trivia.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. Anupam Kher

  2. Shatrughan Sinha

  3. Shakti Kapoor

  4. Suresh Oberoi

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

In the film "Khiladi" (1992), Shakti Kapoor played the dual role of Inspector Brijesh (an honest cop) and his brother (a loving sibling relationship). This was one of Shakti Kapoor's rare positive roles, as he was typically known for playing villainous characters. The film starred Akshay Kumar and Deepak Tijori.