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

Multiple choice

Which film won the National Film Award for Best Cinematography in 1975?

  1. Sholay

  2. Deewaar

  3. Aandhi

  4. Amanush
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Amanush, directed by Satyajit Ray, won the National Film Award for Best Cinematography in 1975.

Multiple choice

Who won the National Film Award for Best Cinematography in 1983 for the film 'Ardh Satya'?

  1. Govind Nihalani

  2. Pradeep Uddhav

  3. Ravi K. Chandran

  4. Santosh Sivan
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Pradeep Uddhav won the National Film Award for Best Cinematography in 1983 for the film 'Ardh Satya'.

Multiple choice

Which film won the National Film Award for Best Cinematography in 1994?

  1. 1942: A Love Story

  2. Hum Aapke Hain Koun..!

  3. Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge

  4. Rangeela
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

1942: A Love Story, directed by Vidhu Vinod Chopra, won the National Film Award for Best Cinematography in 1994.

Multiple choice

Who won the National Film Award for Best Cinematography in 2001 for the film 'Lagaan'?

  1. Anil Mehta

  2. Binod Pradhan

  3. Ravi K. Chandran

  4. Santosh Sivan
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Anil Mehta won the National Film Award for Best Cinematography in 2001 for the film 'Lagaan'.

Multiple choice

Which film won the National Film Award for Best Cinematography in 2010?

  1. 3 Idiots

  2. My Name Is Khan

  3. Paa

  4. Dabangg
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

3 Idiots, directed by Rajkumar Hirani, won the National Film Award for Best Cinematography in 2010.

Multiple choice

Who won the National Film Award for Best Cinematography in 2015 for the film 'Bajirao Mastani'?

  1. Sudeep Chatterjee

  2. Ravi K. Chandran

  3. Santosh Sivan

  4. K.K. Senthil Kumar
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Sudeep Chatterjee won the National Film Award for Best Cinematography in 2015 for the film 'Bajirao Mastani'.

Multiple choice

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

  1. Padmaavat

  2. Raazi

  3. Stree

  4. Andhadhun
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Andhadhun, directed by Sriram Raghavan, won the National Film Award for Best Cinematography in 2018.

Multiple choice

Who won the National Film Award for Best Cinematography in 2020 for the film 'Chhapaak'?

  1. Jomon T. John

  2. Pankaj Kumar

  3. Sandeep Meher

  4. Sudheer Palsane
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Jomon T. John won the National Film Award for Best Cinematography in 2020 for the film 'Chhapaak'.

Multiple choice

Which film won the National Film Award for Best Cinematography in 2021?

  1. Tanhaji: The Unsung Warrior

  2. Ludo

  3. Shakuntala Devi

  4. Thappad
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Tanhaji: The Unsung Warrior, directed by Om Raut, won the National Film Award for Best Cinematography in 2021.

Multiple choice

Who won the National Film Award for Best Cinematography in 2022 for the film 'Sardar Udham'?

  1. Avik Mukhopadhyay

  2. Pankaj Kumar

  3. Sandeep Meher

  4. Sudheer Palsane
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Avik Mukhopadhyay won the National Film Award for Best Cinematography in 2022 for the film 'Sardar Udham'.

Multiple choice

Which film won the National Film Award for Best Cinematography in 2023?

  1. RRR

  2. Kantara

  3. The Kashmir Files

  4. Gangubai Kathiawadi
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

RRR, directed by S.S. Rajamouli, won the National Film Award for Best Cinematography in 2023.

Multiple choice

Who won the National Film Award for Best Cinematography in 2024 for the film 'Dunki'?

  1. Avik Mukhopadhyay

  2. Pankaj Kumar

  3. Sandeep Meher

  4. Sudheer Palsane
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Avik Mukhopadhyay won the National Film Award for Best Cinematography in 2024 for the film 'Dunki'.

Multiple choice

Which film won the National Film Award for Best Cinematography in 2025?

  1. Brahmastra Part One: Shiva

  2. Adipurush

  3. Pathaan

  4. Fighter
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Brahmastra Part One: Shiva, directed by Ayan Mukerji, won the National Film Award for Best Cinematography in 2025.

Multiple choice

Which Bollywood music director is known for his experimental and innovative compositions?

  1. Vishal Bhardwaj

  2. Anu Malik

  3. Himesh Reshammiya

  4. Pritam Chakraborty
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Vishal Bhardwaj is a critically acclaimed Bollywood music director known for his unconventional and experimental compositions, which often incorporate elements from classical, folk, and electronic music.

Multiple choice

Who is known as the father of the French New Wave movement in cinema?

  1. Jean-Luc Godard

  2. François Truffaut

  3. Claude Chabrol

  4. Jacques Rivette
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Jean-Luc Godard is widely regarded as the father of the French New Wave movement, which emerged in the late 1950s and revolutionized filmmaking with its innovative techniques and unconventional storytelling.