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
  1. akshay kumar,ritesh deshmukh,arjun rampal

  2. akshay kumar,ritesh deshmukh,fardeen khan

  3. akshay kumar,ritesh deshmukh,vivek oberoi

  4. akshay kumar,ritesh deshmukh,sunil shetty

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

The 2010 film 'Housefull' starred Akshay Kumar, Riteish Deshmukh, and Fardeen Khan as the main male leads. Arjun Rampal was not part of this film's cast. Option B correctly lists Fardeen Khan.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. HRITIK ROSHAN-AMISHA PATEL

  2. HRITIK ROSHAN-PRIYANKA CHOPRA

  3. HRITIK ROSHAN-PRIETY ZINTA

  4. HRITIK ROSHAN-BARBARA MOORI

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

The 2010 film 'Kites' starred Hrithik Roshan opposite Mexican actress Barbara Mori in the lead roles. This was a cross-border romantic drama that released in both Hindi and English versions.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. RAJKUMAR SANTOSHI

  2. ASHUTOSH GOWARIKAR

  3. MANI RATNAM

  4. RAMGOPAL VERMA

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

Mani Ratnam directed the 2010 film 'Raavan', which was simultaneously shot in Hindi and Tamil as 'Raavanan'. The film was a modern adaptation of the Indian epic Ramayana.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. Kedi

  2. Mounam Pesiyade

  3. Jodi

  4. Lesa Lesa

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

Trisha Krishnan made her film debut with a cameo appearance in Jodi (1999), a Tamil film directed by Priyadarshan. Though small, this role marked her entry into cinema before her breakthrough with Mounam Pesiyadhe. Kedi and Lesa Lesa came later in her career.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. Aayutha Ezhuthu

  2. Mounam Pesiyade

  3. Kannathil Muthamittal

  4. Saamy

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

Trisha appeared in Mani Ratnam's Aayutha Ezhuthu (2004), which was indeed remade into the hit Hindi film Yuva (also 2004) by Mani Ratnam himself. The political drama featured her in a supporting role alongside Surya, Madhavan, and Siddharth. Kannathil Muthamittal was earlier but not remade into Hindi.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. Ghilli

  2. Abhiyaum Naanum

  3. Bheema

  4. Aaru

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

Trisha and Prakash Raj worked together in Ghilli, Abhiyaum Naanum, and Bheema, but NOT in Aaru. Aaru starred Trisha and Jiiva, with Prakash Raj not in the cast. This is a straightforward filmography question requiring knowledge of their collaborations.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. Chunariya

  2. Naya Daur

  3. Howrah Bridge

  4. Bombay To Goa

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

Asha Bhosle made her playback singing debut in the film 'Chunariya' (1948) with the song 'Saawan Aaya' for composer Hansraj Behl. This marked the beginning of her legendary career. Naya Daur, Howrah Bridge, and Bombay To Goa are films she worked on much later.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. Chunariya

  2. Naya Daur

  3. Howrah Bridge

  4. Bombay To Goa

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

Asha Bhosle made her playback singing debut in the film Chunariya (1948) with the song 'Saawan Aaya.' Though she initially struggled to establish herself, she went on to become one of the most prolific playback singers in Indian cinema history.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. Righteous Kill

  2. Scarface

  3. The Godfather

  4. Heat

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

Scarface (B) is correct - it's the 1983 Brian De Palma film where Al Pacino plays Tony Montana, a Cuban refugee who becomes a Miami drug kingpin. The iconic line 'Say hello to my little friend!' is from this film. Righteous Kill (A) is a 2008 Pacino/De Niro film, The Godfather (C) features Pacino as Michael Corleone (not Tony Montana), and Heat (D) is another Pacino/De Niro crime thriller without a Tony Montana character.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. The Bourne Ultimatum

  2. The Bourne Supremacy

  3. The Bourne Identity

  4. Saving Private Ryan

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

'They should have left him alone' is a tagline associated with 'The Bourne Supremacy' (2004), the second film in the Bourne series. This line captures the film's central conflict of Jason Bourne being hunted despite his attempts to remain hidden. The Bourne Identity is the first film, while The Bourne Ultimatum is the third.