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
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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
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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.
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Main Awara Hoon
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Rocky
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Johny I Love You
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Vidhata
B
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Sanjay Dutt made his debut in 'Rocky' (1981), which was directed by his father Sunil Dutt. 'Main Awara Hoon' (1983) and 'Johny I Love You' (1982) were among his early films but not his debut. 'Vidhata' (1982) also came after Rocky.
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Kandan Karunai
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Julie
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Nam Naady
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Kumarsambhavam.
A
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Sridevi appeared as a child artist in 'Kandan Karunai' (1967), which was her first film appearance. 'Julie' (1975) was her Hindi debut as an adult actress. 'Nam Naady' and 'Kumarsambhavam' are other films she appeared in during her career.
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Assembly Rowdy
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Dil Hi To Hai
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Shola Aur Shabnam
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Bobbili Raja
D
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Divya Bharti made her debut as a heroine in the Telugu film 'Bobbili Raja' (1991) opposite Venkatesh. 'Shola Aur Shabnam' (1992) was her Hindi debut. 'Assembly Rowdy' and 'Dil Hi To Hai' were among her later films.
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Sameer Malhotra
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Radhe Mohan
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Rohit Agnihotri
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Prem Malhotra
A
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In the film 'Mujhse Shaadi Karogi,' Salman Khan played the character Sameer Malhotra. Radhe Mohan is from 'Tere Naam,' Rohit Agnihotri is from 'Deewane Hue Paagal,' and Prem Malhotra is from 'Prem Ratan Dhan Payo.'
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16 vayadinile
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Gaayathri
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Moondru Mudichu
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Kavikkuyil
C
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Sridevi's first film as a heroine was actually 16 Vayathinile (1977), not Moondru Mudichu. While both were early films in her career, 16 Vayathinile is widely recognized as her breakthrough role as a leading lady. Moondru Mudichu was also an early film but came later in her career.
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Balkar Singh
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Joginder singh
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Jassvinder Singh
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Jaswanth Singh
A,C
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In the movie Heroes (2008), Salman Khan played the character Balkar Singh. The film featured him in this role alongside other characters. Jassvinder Singh is also listed as correct, suggesting there might be multiple names or roles in question.