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

Which Bollywood film holds the record for the highest-grossing Indian film worldwide?

  1. Dangal

  2. Baahubali 2: The Conclusion

  3. PK

  4. Sanju
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Explanation

Dangal, released in 2016, became the highest-grossing Indian film worldwide, earning over ₹2,000 crores globally.

Multiple choice

Who directed the blockbuster film "3 Idiots"?

  1. Rajkumar Hirani

  2. Karan Johar

  3. Rohit Shetty

  4. Sanjay Leela Bhansali
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Explanation

Rajkumar Hirani directed the critically acclaimed and commercially successful film "3 Idiots" in 2009.

Multiple choice

Which Bollywood film won the National Film Award for Best Picture in 2018?

  1. Newton

  2. Dangal

  3. Baahubali 2: The Conclusion

  4. Toilet: Ek Prem Katha
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Explanation

Newton, directed by Amit V Masurkar, won the National Film Award for Best Picture in 2018.

Multiple choice

Which Bollywood actor has appeared in the most number of films?

  1. Amitabh Bachchan

  2. Dilip Kumar

  3. Shah Rukh Khan

  4. Salman Khan
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Explanation

Amitabh Bachchan holds the record for appearing in the most number of Bollywood films, with over 200 films to his credit.

Multiple choice

Which Bollywood film was the first to gross over ₹100 crores at the box office?

  1. Hum Aapke Hain Koun..!

  2. Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge

  3. Kuch Kuch Hota Hai

  4. Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham
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Explanation

Hum Aapke Hain Koun..!, released in 1994, became the first Bollywood film to gross over ₹100 crores at the box office.

Multiple choice

Who played the lead role in the blockbuster film "Sholay"?

  1. Amitabh Bachchan

  2. Dharmendra

  3. Sanjeev Kumar

  4. Amjad Khan
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Explanation

Amitabh Bachchan played the iconic role of Jai in the classic Bollywood film "Sholay".

Multiple choice

Which Bollywood film was the first to win an Academy Award?

  1. Mother India

  2. Salaam Bombay!

  3. Lagaan

  4. Slumdog Millionaire
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Explanation

Slumdog Millionaire, directed by Danny Boyle, won eight Academy Awards in 2009, including Best Picture.

Multiple choice

Which Bollywood film holds the record for the longest-running film in Indian cinema history?

  1. Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge

  2. Kuch Kuch Hota Hai

  3. Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham

  4. Sholay
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Explanation

Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge, released in 1995, holds the record for the longest-running film in Indian cinema history, having played continuously in theaters for over 20 years.

Multiple choice

Who directed the blockbuster film "Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham"?

  1. Karan Johar

  2. Yash Chopra

  3. Sanjay Leela Bhansali

  4. Sooraj Barjatya
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Explanation

Karan Johar directed the family drama "Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham" in 2001.

Multiple choice

Which Bollywood film was the first to gross over ₹200 crores at the box office?

  1. 3 Idiots

  2. My Name Is Khan

  3. Dabangg

  4. Golmaal 3
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Explanation

3 Idiots, released in 2009, became the first Bollywood film to gross over ₹200 crores at the box office.

Multiple choice

Who played the lead role in the blockbuster film "Baahubali 2: The Conclusion"?

  1. Prabhas

  2. Rana Daggubati

  3. Anushka Shetty

  4. Tamannaah Bhatia
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Explanation

Prabhas played the dual roles of Amarendra Baahubali and Mahendra Baahubali in the epic film "Baahubali 2: The Conclusion".

Multiple choice

Which Bollywood film was the first to gross over ₹300 crores at the box office?

  1. PK

  2. Bajrangi Bhaijaan

  3. Sultan

  4. Dangal
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Explanation

PK, released in 2014, became the first Bollywood film to gross over ₹300 crores at the box office.

Multiple choice

Who directed the blockbuster film "Bajrangi Bhaijaan"?

  1. Kabir Khan

  2. Sanjay Leela Bhansali

  3. Rohit Shetty

  4. Karan Johar
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Explanation

Kabir Khan directed the critically acclaimed and commercially successful film "Bajrangi Bhaijaan" in 2015.

Multiple choice

Which Bollywood film was the first to gross over ₹400 crores at the box office?

  1. Sultan

  2. Dangal

  3. Baahubali 2: The Conclusion

  4. Sanju
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Explanation

Sultan, released in 2016, became the first Bollywood film to gross over ₹400 crores at the box office.

Multiple choice

Who played the lead role in the blockbuster film "Sanju"?

  1. Ranbir Kapoor

  2. Vicky Kaushal

  3. Rajkummar Rao

  4. Ayushmann Khurrana
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Explanation

Ranbir Kapoor played the titular role of Sanjay Dutt in the biopic "Sanju" in 2018.