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.
Indian cinema historyFilm censorship issuesNational film awardsMedia and social themesInternational cinema facts
Film, Theatre, and Media Questions
-
Gulzar
-
G.V.Sippy
-
Prakash Mehra
-
Om Prakash Mehra
C
Correct answer
Explanation
Muqaddar Ka Sikandar (1978) was directed by Prakash Mehra, another collaboration with Amitabh Bachchan. The film was a major blockbuster of its time.
-
Prakash Mehra
-
Hrishikesh Mukherjee
-
Yash Chopra
-
Monmohon Desai
C
Correct answer
Explanation
Silsila (1981) was directed by Yash Chopra and is known for its controversial theme involving extramarital relationships. The film featured Amitabh Bachchan, Jaya Bachchan, and Rekha.
-
Mukul S. Anand
-
Yash Johar
-
Yash Chopra
-
Santosh Saroj
A
Correct answer
Explanation
Agneepath (1990) was directed by Mukul S. Anand, not Yash Johar who was the producer. The film gave Amitabh Bachchan a National Award for his performance.
-
Juhi Chawla
-
Urmila Matondkar
-
Shilpa Shetty
-
Madhuri Dixit
B
Correct answer
Explanation
Urmila Matondkar played a boy's role in the 1980 film Kalyug early in her career. She also appeared as the daughter of Rekha and Raj Babbar's characters in Parikshit. Juhi Chawla, Shilpa Shetty, and Madhuri Dixit did not play such roles in these films.
-
Shahid Kapoor
-
Arjun Rampal
-
Hrithik Roshan
-
Kunal Khemu
D
Correct answer
Explanation
Kunal Khemu played a child artist role in Raja Hindustani and later debuted as a lead actor in Mahesh Bhatt's film. His performance was critically appreciated and showed promise for his career. Shahid Kapoor, Arjun Rampal, and Hrithik Roshan were not the child actor in Raja Hindustani.
-
Mark Wahlberg
-
Marky Mark
-
Dirk Diggler
-
Markus Big
-
Monk D
D
Correct answer
Explanation
Marky Mark was his stage name as a rapper, and Dirk Diggler was his character's name in the film 'Boogie Nights'. 'Markus Big' is not a recognized alias or famous character associated with Mark Wahlberg.
-
Jhinder Bandi
-
Aandhi
-
Ananda Ashram
-
Wheel Chair
-
Chhoti si Mulaqat
-
Amanush
-
Sare Chuattor
-
Ora Thake Opare
-
Dristidan
-
Agniporikkha
C
Correct answer
Explanation
Uttam Kumar's first film was Dristidan (1942), directed by Pijush Bose. However, he gained prominence with Sare Chuattor (1953), which was his first successful film. Ora Thake Opare and Agniporikkha are also his films but not his debut.
-
Jhinder Bandi
-
Chiriakhana
-
Hanabari
-
Jighansha
-
Sonar Harin
-
Kal Tumi Aleya
-
Agniporikkha
-
Agniswar
-
Harano Sur
-
Saptapadi
A
Correct answer
Explanation
'Choti Si Mulaqat' (1967) is a Hindi film starring Uttam Kumar. The Bengali version released in the same year was 'Agniporikkha', also featuring Uttam Kumar. This was a common practice - remaking films in multiple languages for wider audiences.
-
Harano Sur
-
Saptapodi
-
Antoni Phiringi
-
Chiriakhana
-
Alo Amar Alo
-
Ananda Ashram
-
Ogo Bodhu Sundari
-
Uttar Falguni
-
Debi Chaudhurani
-
Alo Amar Alo
D
Correct answer
Explanation
'Alo Amar Alo' was indeed the last film featuring the iconic pair of Uttam Kumar and Suchitra Sen together. They were one of Bengali cinema's most celebrated on-screen couples, and this film marked their final collaboration before they stopped working together.
-
Kites
-
Rajneeti
-
Hera Pheri
-
Blue Oranges
A
Correct answer
Explanation
The 2010 film 'Kites', starring Hrithik Roshan, was the first Bollywood film to break into the North American (US and Canada) Top 10 weekend box office charts. It was released in both Hindi and English versions to appeal to a wider international audience.
-
The 4th idiot
-
The 5th idiot
-
The 6th idiot
-
The 7th idiot
A
Correct answer
Explanation
Vidhu Vinod Chopra, the producer of '3 Idiots', served a legal notice to the makers of the animation film 'The 4th Idiot' for copyright infringement. He alleged that the title and content sought to capitalize illegally on the success and brand of his original film.
-
anand.k.v
-
samuthirakani
-
Sasi
-
Bala
D
Correct answer
Explanation
Bala is a renowned Tamil film director known for his realistic and gritty films. He has won several Best Director awards, including for films like 'Pithamagan' and 'Naan Kadavul'. Anand KV, Samuthirakani, and Sasi are accomplished directors in their own right, but Bala's critical acclaim and award recognition make him the correct answer for this context.