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
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Aradhana
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Gandhi
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Khubsoorat
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Lagaan
D
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Explanation
Amitabh Bachchan provided the voiceover narration for the 2001 film Lagaan, directed by Ashutosh Gowariker.
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Ganga Ki Saugandh
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Khoon Paseena
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Imaan Dharam
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Mr. Natwarlal
C
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Explanation
In the film Imaan Dharam, Amitabh Bachchan and Rekha both appear in the cast, but Rekha is paired with Shashi Kapoor, not Amitabh.
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Andha Kanoon
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Major Saab
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Aankhen
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Gehri Chaal
D
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Explanation
In the 1973 film Gehri Chaal, Hema Malini plays the role of Amitabh Bachchan's sister.
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Waheeda Rehman and Aruna Irani
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Rakhee and Waheeda Rehman
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Rekha and Raakhee
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Rekha and Tanuja
B
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Waheeda Rehman played Amitabh's heroine in Kabhi Kabhie and his mother in Trishul. Rakhee played his heroine in Kabhi Kabhie and his mother in Shakti.
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Spice6
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Chutney
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Sexy
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Masala Library
A
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In the film Cheeni Kum, Amitabh Bachchan plays a chef who owns a restaurant in London called Spice6.
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Sarkar
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Paheli
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Ek Ajnabi
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Kabhi Ajnabi The
C
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The 2005 film Ek Ajnabi, directed by Apoorva Lakhia and shot in Bangkok, is an official remake of the Hollywood film Man on Fire.
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Satte Pe Satta
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Inquilab
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Yaarana
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Coolie
C
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In the 1981 film Yaarana, Amitabh Bachchan and Amjad Khan play childhood friends named Kishan and Bishan.
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Bombay to Goa
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Bemisaal
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Chupke Chupke
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Saat Hindustani
C
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In the 1975 comedy Chupke Chupke, Amitabh Bachchan plays the role of Sukumar Sinha, a professor of English literature.
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Namak Haraam
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Guddi
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Mili
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Anand
D
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Explanation
In the 1971 film Anand, Amitabh Bachchan plays the character of Dr. Bhaskar Banerjee.
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Kaalia
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Shaan
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Coolie
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Namak Halal
C
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Explanation
During the filming of the 1983 movie Coolie, Amitabh Bachchan suffered a near-fatal injury while performing an action sequence.
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Mili
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Guddi
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Zanjeer
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Abhimaan
B
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Explanation
Amitabh Bachchan and Jaya Bhaduri first acted together in the 1971 film Guddi, where Amitabh made a guest appearance.
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Zanjeer
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Agneepath
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Black
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Paa
A
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Explanation
Amitabh Bachchan won the National Film Award for Best Actor for Agneepath, Black, and Paa. He did not win this award for Zanjeer.
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Excel Entertainment
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YRF Entertainment
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Dharma Productions
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RSVP Movies
B
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Explanation
The Longest Week was produced by YRF Entertainment, which is the international arm of Yash Raj Films.
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Saajan
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Mahaanta
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Khalnaayak
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Sahibaan
B
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Explanation
Madhuri Dixit and Sanjay Dutt last worked together in the 1997 film Mahaanta before reuniting for Kalank in 2019.
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OG Love Aaj Kal (Deeps-Saif)
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Rockstar
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Highway
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Tamasha
C
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Explanation
Teddy Maurya has appeared in Love Aaj Kal, Rockstar, and Tamasha. He did not feature in Highway.