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.
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Film, Theatre, and Media Questions
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Little Zizou
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Everybody says i'm fine
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Being Cyrus
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36 Park Avenue
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'Being Cyrus' (2006) is Homi Adajania's directorial debut - a psychological drama about a dysfunctional Parsi family, originally titled 'Akoori' after the Parsi egg dish.
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Little Zizou
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Everybody says i'm fine
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Being Cyrus
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36 Park Avenue
C
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Explanation
'Being Cyrus' (2006) is Homi Adajania's directorial debut - a psychological drama about a dysfunctional Parsi family, originally titled 'Akoori' after the Parsi egg dish.
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Pehla Nasha
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Swades
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Afsana Pyaar Ka
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Jung
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Pehla Nasha (1993) was indeed Ashutosh Gowariker's directorial debut. This Hindi thriller/mystery film starred Deepak Tijori, Raveena Tandon, and Pooja Bhatt, and notably featured cameo appearances by both Aamir Khan and Shah Rukh Khan. Gowariker, who was previously an actor, transitioned to directing with this film before going on to direct acclaimed movies like Lagaan, Swades, and Jodhaa Akbar. Pehla Nasha was a remake but didn't achieve significant commercial success.
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chameli ki shaadi
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tezaab
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gharwali baharwali
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lamhe
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Anil Kapoor famously shaved off his moustache for his role in the 1991 film Lamhe, which was considered a bold move at the time as he was known for his moustachioed look. Lamhe, directed by Yash Chopra, was a romantic drama where Anil Kapoor played a younger character and his clean-shaven look was part of the character's transformation. The film, despite receiving critical acclaim, didn't achieve commercial success initially but has since gained cult status.
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aan
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akhiyon se goli maare
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daman
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shool
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Raveena Tandon won the National Film Award for Best Actress for her powerful performance in 'Daman' (2001), where she played a victim of domestic violence. The film addressed serious social issues and showcased her dramatic range. The other options are popular films but not her National Award winners.
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Aishwarya Rai played double roles (pretended to be twins) in the Tamil film 'Jeans' (1998), where she portrayed both the female lead and her grandmother in a comedy of errors. This was one of her early notable roles in dual characters. The other options feature her in single roles.
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Shah Rukh Khan
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Ayub Khan
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Saif Ali Khan
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Akshaye Khanna
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Shah Rukh Khan
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Ayub Khan
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Saif Ali Khan
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Akshaye Khanna
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Lamhe
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Gharwali Baharwali
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Tezaab
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Mr. India
A
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Anil Kapoor shaved off his trademark moustache for the film 'Lamhe' (1991), where he played a younger character. This was a significant departure from his previous image and showed his commitment to the role. 'Lamhe' was directed by Yash Chopra and co-starred Sridevi.
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Angharey
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Major Saab
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Zakhm
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Diljale
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Sonali Bendre and Goldie Behl met and fell in love on the sets of the film 'Angharey' (1998). The couple later got married in 2002. Goldie Behl is a film director, and 'Angharey' was one of their early collaborations.
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angarey
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Major Saab
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Zakhm
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diljale
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Sonali Bendre and Goldie Behl met and fell in love on the sets of the film 'Angharey' (1998). The couple later got married in 2002. Goldie Behl is a film director, and this was their first collaboration.
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Swarg
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Ilzaam
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Shikari
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khuddar
B
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Govinda's first movie as a leading actor was Ilzaam (1986), which also marked the debut of actress Neelam. Swarg (1990) was a later film. Shikari and Khuddar are not Govinda's debut films.
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Chamatkar
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Rangeela
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Masoom
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Narsimha
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Urmila Matondkar's first film as a lead actress was Narsimha (1991). While Masoom (1983) was her debut as a child actress, and Rangeela (1995) was her breakthrough hit, Narsimha was her first leading role. Chamatkar was a later film.
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Rajkumar
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Abodh
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Sailaab
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parinda
B
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Madhuri Dixit made her acting debut in the 1984 film 'Abodh.' While 'Rajkumar' (1985) and 'Sailaab' (1990) are also her films, they came after her debut. 'Parinda' (1989) featured her but was not her first movie.
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Dancer
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Deedar
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Saugandh
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Mr.Bond
C
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Akshay Kumar's first lead role was in 'Saugandh' (1991). While he appeared in 'Dancer' the same year, it was a smaller role. 'Deedar' (1992) and 'Mr. Bond' (1992) came after his debut.