General Awareness

Film, Theatre, and Media

21,534 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.

Indian cinema historyFilm censorship issuesNational film awardsMedia and social themesInternational cinema facts

Film, Theatre, and Media Questions

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. amitabh bachhan

  2. anil kapoor

  3. aamir kapoor

  4. sanjay kapoor

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

Amitabh Bachchan played the iconic lead role of Vijay in the 1975 classic film 'Deewaar'. This role defined the 'angry young man' archetype in Bollywood.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. farhan akhtar

  2. luv sinha

  3. kelly blatz

  4. ranbir kapoor

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

Ranbir Kapoor made his Bollywood debut as the lead actor in 'Saawariya' (2007), directed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali. The film launched his career as a leading actor in Hindi cinema.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. R.Balki

  2. ashotosh gowrikar

  3. rajkumar santoshi

  4. kookie gulati

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

R. Balki (R. Balakrishnan) directed the acclaimed film 'Paa' (2009), starring Amitabh Bachchan as a child with progeria. Balki is known for his unique conceptual films.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. child awareness

  2. progeria

  3. painting

  4. poverty

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

The film 'Paa' addresses progeria, a rare genetic disorder that causes rapid aging in children. Amitabh Bachchan played a child suffering from this condition, raising awareness about the disease.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. aamir khan

  2. shahid kapoor

  3. shah rukh khan

  4. ranbir kapoor

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

Aamir Khan is famously known as the 'Perfectionist' in Bollywood due to his meticulous approach to filmmaking, method acting, and involvement in every aspect of his projects.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. ranbir kapoor

  2. aamir khan

  3. shahid kapoor

  4. shah rukh khan

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

Shah Rukh Khan is widely known as the 'King of Bollywood' due to his immense popularity, successful career spanning decades, and massive fan following globally. While Aamir Khan is also a superstar, the title 'King of Bollywood' specifically refers to SRK.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. Benjamin Dogood

  2. Richard Bachman

  3. Sydney Poitier

  4. None of the above

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

Woody Allen, born Allan Stewart Konigsberg, changed his name early in his career as a comedy writer and filmmaker. None of the specific names listed in options A, B, or C match his actual birth name, making 'None of the above' the correct choice. His birth name is distinctly different from all the provided options.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. Raajadhi raja

  2. Amman kovil kizhakale

  3. Vaidehi kaathirundal

  4. Raaman thediya seethai

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

The given Tamil song lyric is from the film 'Amman kovil kizhakale' (1971). This is a classic MGR film song that fans of Tamil cinema should recognize. The other options - Raajadhi raja, Vaidehi kaathirundal, and Raaman thediya seethai - are different films.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. Barney- How I met your mother?

  2. JD- Scrubs

  3. Seinfield- Sienfield

  4. Joey- friends

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

"How you doin'?" became the legendary catchphrase of Joey Tribbiani, played by Matt LeBlanc, in the sitcom Friends. Joey used this pick-up line throughout the series' 10 seasons. Barney (HIMYM), JD (Scrubs), and Seinfeld are different characters from other shows.