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. dharmendra

  2. amithab bachan

  3. Rishi kapoor

  4. Anupam kher

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

Amitabh Bachchan portrayed Raj Malhotra, an ailing father abandoned by his ungrateful sons, in Baghban (2002). This was one of his most powerful performances depicting elderly parents' plight.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. Tom Hanks

  2. Bruce Willis

  3. Mel gibson

  4. Robert DeNero

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

Mel Gibson played Graham Hess, a former priest who loses his faith and becomes an atheist after his wife's death, in M. Night Shyamalan's Signs (2002). The film features an alien invasion, and Gibson's character ultimately rediscovers his faith by the end.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. Rajini kanth

  2. Prabhu

  3. Premji amaran

  4. Prabhu deva

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

Prabhu played the role in the Tamil blockbuster Chandramukhi where a sentimental dialogue was delivered that later became comical. The film was a remake of the Malayalam film Manichitrathazhu and featured Rajinikanth in a different role.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. Dharmendra

  2. Kamal hassan

  3. amithab bachan

  4. sanjeev kumar

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

Sanjeev Kumar holds the record for playing the most roles (nine different characters) in a single Hindi film - Naya Daur (though there's confusion with his role in Satyam Shivam Sundaram where he played multiple characters). However, Kamal Hassan actually holds the world record for playing the most roles in a single film (Dasavathaaram - 10 roles), but that's a Tamil film, not Hindi.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. Salman khan

  2. Madhavan

  3. Kamal hassan

  4. Hrithick Roshan

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

Kamal Hassan's character in the film Sadma (1983) and the song 'Ae Zindagi Gale Laga Le' became classics. The film was originally made in Tamil as Moondram Pirai and was also remade/dubbed in other languages. Kamal Hassan's performance was highly acclaimed.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. Mel Gibson

  2. Arnold Schwarzenegger

  3. Nicolas cage

  4. John travolta

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

Arnold Schwarzenegger famously played both protagonist and antagonist roles in different films of a franchise - as the hero Terminator in Terminator 2 and as the villain Terminator in the first Terminator film. The question specifically mentions 'in sequels' which refers to this franchise.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. Densel washington

  2. John travolta

  3. Leonardo de caprio

  4. Al pacino

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

John Travolta and Nicolas Cage famously played protagonist and antagonist roles in the same film Face/Off (1997), where they swapped faces and identities. The question specifically asks about the same film (not sequels), making Travolta the correct answer.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. Gajendra Singh

  2. Mukesh Khanna

  3. Mukesh Tiwary

  4. Rahul Khanna

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

Mukesh Khanna played the iconic role of Shaktimaan in the popular Indian television series of the same name. The show aired from 1997 to 2005 and became a cultural phenomenon, with Khanna becoming synonymous with the superhero character.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. Manisha Koirala

  2. Kajol

  3. Priya Tendulkar

  4. Sridevi

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

Kajol played the negative role (vamp) in the 1997 thriller film 'Gupt', which starred Bobby Deol and Manisha Koirala. This was a significant departure from her usual positive characters. Manisha Koirala played the female lead, not a negative role.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. Kangana Ranawat

  2. Karisma Kapoor

  3. Kareena Kapoor

  4. Priyanka Chopra

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

Priyanka Chopra played the vamp role in the 2004 film 'Aitraaz', which was inspired by the Hollywood film 'Disclosure'. She played Sonia Roy, a woman who falsely accuses her former lover of sexual harassment. Kareena Kapoor played the positive female lead role.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. Shamita Shetty

  2. Shilpa Shetty

  3. Udita Goswami

  4. Neha Dhupia

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

Shamita Shetty played the vamp role in the 2005 film 'Fareb'. Her sister Shilpa Shetty was not part of this film. The movie was a thriller where Shamita played a negative character. Udita Goswami and Neha Dhupia are other actresses who have played similar roles in different films.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. Mauli Ganguly

  2. Shamita Shetty

  3. Udita Goswami

  4. Mallika Sherawat

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C Correct answer
Explanation

Udita Goswami played the negative role in the 2005 film 'Zeher'. The movie was a thriller co-starring Emraan Hashmi and Shamita Shetty. Shamita Shetty played a different role in this film, not the negative one. Mallika Sherawat was not part of this cast.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. Neha Dhupia

  2. Isha Koppikar

  3. Rimi Sen

  4. Urmila Matondkar

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

Isha Koppikar played the vamp role in the 2004 film 'Qayamat: City Under Threat'. The movie was an action thriller and an unofficial adaptation of the Hollywood film 'The Rock'. Neha Dhupia, Rimi Sen, and Urmila Matondkar were not part of this film.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. KonKana sen Sharma

  2. Reema Sen

  3. Mallika Sherawat

  4. Neha Dhupia

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

Neha Dhupia played the vamp role in the 2005 film 'Sheesha'. The movie was a psychological thriller where she played a negative character opposite Sonu Sood. Konkona Sen Sharma and Mallika Sherawat were not part of this film. Reema Sen is a different actress altogether.