General Awareness

Film, Theatre, and Media

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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 sports
  1. The old man and the sea

  2. Chhota Chetan

  3. Sky Dog

  4. My Dear Kuttichathan

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Explanation

'My Dear Kuttichathan' (1984), originally in Malayalam and later dubbed in Hindi as 'Chhota Chetan', was India's first 3D film. It pioneered 3D cinema technology in Indian film history.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. The King of Comedy

  2. Casino

  3. Cape Fear

  4. Goodfellas

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Explanation

Rupert Pupkin (Robert De Niro) says this delusional line in The King of Comedy (1982) about fame and autographs. His twisted logic - that illegible signatures prove greater stardom - reveals his desperate obsession with celebrity and his complete misunderstanding of how fame actually works.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. Satyajit Ray

  2. Hrishikesh Mukherjee

  3. Dr Jabbar Patel

  4. Bhanu Atthaiya

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Explanation

Bhanu Athaiya (costume designer for 'Gandhi') won the Oscar for Best Costume Design in 1983, becoming the first Indian to receive a competitive Academy Award. While Satyajit Ray received an Honorary Oscar in 1992, Athaiya's competitive win came earlier. Hrishikesh Mukherjee and Jabbar Patel, though renowned Indian filmmakers, did not receive Oscars.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. Birbal

  2. Macmohan

  3. Asit sen

  4. Sudhir

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Explanation

Mac Mohan (also known as Macmohan) portrayed the character Samba, the iconic sidekick of Gabbar Singh, in the film 'Sholay' (1975). His memorable dialogue delivery and screen presence made Samba a legendary character. Birbal, Asit Sen, and Sudhir were character actors but did not play this role.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. saawariya

  2. deewar

  3. kites

  4. murder

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Explanation

'Kites' (2010) is indeed a Hrithik Roshan film directed by Anurag Basu. It was a romantic thriller that also starred Barbara Mori and Kangana Ranaut. Saawariya starred Ranbir Kapoor, Deewar is an Amitabh Bachchan classic, and Murder featured Emraan Hashmi.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. jodhaa akbar

  2. jodhaa

  3. fida

  4. akbar

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Explanation

'Jodhaa Akbar' (2008) starring Hrithik Roshan as Akbar and Aishwarya Rai as Jodhaa Bai is indeed a Hrithik Roshan film directed by Ashutosh Gowariker. Fida (2004) also starred Hrithik, but 'Jodhaa' and 'Akbar' are incomplete titles. The full title is 'Jodhaa Akbar'.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. vivaah

  2. dhoom

  3. dhoom 2

  4. ishq

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Explanation

'Dhoom 2' (2006) starring Hrithik Roshan as the antagonist Mr. A is indeed a Hrithik Roshan film. Vivaah starred Shahid Kapoor, Ishq featured Aamir Khan, and while 'Dhoom' (2004) existed, Hrithik joined the franchise only in 'Dhoom 2' and 'Dhoom 3'.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. rish

  2. ishq vishq

  3. ishq

  4. krrish

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Explanation

Krrish is a 2006 Bollywood science fiction film starring Hrithik Roshan, directed by Rakesh Roshan. It is one of Hrithik's most iconic roles and was a major commercial success.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. lakshya

  2. lawarish

  3. bombay to goa

  4. saawariya

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Explanation

Lakshya is a 2004 Indian war drama film directed by Farhan Akhtar, starring Hrithik Roshan as Lieutenant Karan Shergill. The film follows his journey from being aimless to finding purpose in the Indian Army during the Kargil War.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. koi...mil gaya

  2. saawariya

  3. deewar

  4. ajnabee

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Explanation

Koi... Mil Gaya is a 2003 science fiction film starring Hrithik Roshan as Rohit Mehra, a developmentally disabled young man who befriends an alien. It was the first installment of the Krrish franchise and earned Hrithik critical acclaim.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. dil

  2. man

  3. main prem ki diwani hoon

  4. koyla

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Explanation

Main Prem Ki Diwani Hoon is a 2003 romantic comedy film starring Hrithik Roshan alongside Kareena Kapoor and Abhishek Bachchan. It was directed by Sooraj R. Barjatya and featured Hrithik in a romantic lead role.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. mujse dosti karoge

  2. mujse shaadi karoge

  3. mere yaar ki shaadi hai

  4. main hoon na

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Explanation

Mujhse Dosti Karoge! (2002) is a Hrithik Roshan film where he played a supporting role alongside Rani Mukerji and Kareena Kapoor. The other options are misnamed or different films: Mujhse Shaadi Karoge doesn't exist, Mere Yaar Ki Shaadi Hai is a different film, and Main Hoon Na stars Shah Rukh Khan.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. hum tum

  2. main hoon na

  3. na tum jano na hum

  4. deewar

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Explanation

Na Tum Jano Na Hum (2002) is a Hrithik Roshan film where he co-starred with Saif Ali Khan and Esha Deol. Hum Tum stars Saif Ali Khan and Rani Mukerji, Main Hoon Na stars Shah Rukh Khan, and Deewaar is a different film altogether.