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

which actor is known as the king of bollywood?

  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

Identify the original name from the pen name - Woody Allen

  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

"manadhai mayilidam izhandhaenae mayangi dhinam dhinam vizhundhaenae" is from the film.....?

  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

The dialogue "How u Doing??" in the famous sitcom has been legendary. WHO said it?

  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.

Multiple choice general knowledge

Rogue Trader' is a Hollywood movie based on whom?

  1. Jerome Kerviel

  2. Nick Leeson

  3. Harshad Mehta

  4. Warren Buffet
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Nick Leeson was the derivatives trader whose unauthorized trading caused the 1995 collapse of Barings Bank, Britain's oldest merchant bank. The 1999 film 'Rogue Trader' starring Ewan McGregor was based on his memoir. Jerome Kerviel was a later Société Générale trader (2008).

Multiple choice general knowledge

Name the villan of the film "DAUD"

  1. Paresh rawal

  2. Amrish puri

  3. Anupum kher

  4. shakti kapoor
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Daud (1997) featured Paresh Rawal in a prominent villainous role. This is specific Bollywood film trivia requiring knowledge of the film's cast.

Multiple choice general knowledge

Name the villan of the film "Family"

  1. kabir bedi

  2. shakti kapoor

  3. ajay devgan

  4. amitabh bachan
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Amitabh Bachchan played the villain in the 2006 film 'Family'. He portrayed the negative character, which was unusual for him at that time.