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

Name Madhuri Dixit debutant film?

  1. Abodh

  2. Aag

  3. Hero

  4. Sajaan
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Explanation

Madhuri Dixit made her acting debut in the 1984 film Abodh. While she later became a superstar with films like Tezaab and Hum Aapke Hain Koun, Abodh was her first screen appearance.

Multiple choice

Name Sharukh Khan most anticipated movie in 2016?

  1. Sultan

  2. Fan

  3. Raees

  4. Gabbar
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Explanation

Raees, starring Shah Rukh Khan, was released in 2017 and was highly anticipated. However, the question's framing of most anticipated 2016 release is problematic since Raees was January 2017 and Fan was April 2016. Both could be considered.

Multiple choice

Highest grossing Hindi movie in 2015?

  1. Bhajrangi Bhaijan

  2. Kick

  3. Raees

  4. Dabaang 2
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Explanation

Bajrangi Bhaijaan, starring Salman Khan, was the highest-grossing Hindi film of 2015. It was a major commercial and critical success.

Multiple choice

Name Sharukh Khan debut film?

  1. Dil ashna hai

  2. Deewangi

  3. Deewana

  4. Dilagi
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Shah Rukh Khan made his film debut with the 1992 movie Deewana. He played the role of Raja Sahai.

Multiple choice

Amitabh Bhachan debutant film?

  1. Deewar

  2. Zanjeer

  3. Satte pe satta

  4. Saat Hindustaani
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Explanation

Amitabh Bachchan made his acting debut in the 1969 film Saat Hindustaani. He played the role of Anwar Ali.

Multiple choice

Name this actor?

  1. Shashee Kapoor

  2. Bhachan Abhishek

  3. Amitabh Bachan

  4. Amjad Khan
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Multiple choice

Name Pakistani actress who stars in Raees?

  1. Sanam Bhaloch

  2. Aaminah Haq

  3. Marina Khan

  4. Mahira Khan
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Explanation

Mahira Khan is a Pakistani actress who made her Bollywood debut opposite Shah Rukh Khan in the 2017 film Raees.

Multiple choice

Name Salman Khans First Movie

  1. Maine Pyaar Kiya

  2. Laadla

  3. Bhaagi

  4. Deewana
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Explanation

Salman Khan's first film as a lead actor was Maine Pyar Kiya, released in 1989. It was a massive commercial success.