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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 of the following is a famous Bollywood dance choreographer?

  1. Saroj Khan

  2. Remo D'Souza

  3. Prabhu Deva

  4. All of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Saroj Khan, Remo D'Souza, and Prabhu Deva are all famous Bollywood dance choreographers, known for their innovative and iconic dance routines.

Multiple choice

Which of the following Bollywood films is known for its iconic dance sequences?

  1. Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge

  2. Kuch Kuch Hota Hai

  3. Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham

  4. All of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge, Kuch Kuch Hota Hai, and Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham are all Bollywood films known for their iconic dance sequences, which have become popular and memorable among audiences.

Multiple choice

Which director has the highest number of films in the top 10 highest-grossing Indian films?

  1. Rajkumar Hirani

  2. Rohit Shetty

  3. Karan Johar

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

SS Rajamouli has three films in the top 10 highest-grossing Indian films: Baahubali 2: The Conclusion, RRR, and Baahubali: The Beginning.

Multiple choice

Which director's film has the highest worldwide gross collection?

  1. SS Rajamouli

  2. Rajkumar Hirani

  3. Rohit Shetty

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

SS Rajamouli's film Baahubali 2: The Conclusion has the highest worldwide gross collection, with over \$1.7 billion.

Multiple choice

Which director has the highest number of films in the top 20 highest-grossing Indian films?

  1. Rajkumar Hirani

  2. Rohit Shetty

  3. Karan Johar

  4. SS Rajamouli
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Rohit Shetty has five films in the top 20 highest-grossing Indian films: Simmba, Sooryavanshi, Golmaal Again, Chennai Express, and Singham Returns.

Multiple choice

Which director's film has the highest domestic gross collection?

  1. SS Rajamouli

  2. Rajkumar Hirani

  3. Rohit Shetty

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

SS Rajamouli's film Baahubali 2: The Conclusion has the highest domestic gross collection, with over \$1.2 billion.

Multiple choice

Which director has the highest number of films in the top 30 highest-grossing Indian films?

  1. Rajkumar Hirani

  2. Rohit Shetty

  3. Karan Johar

  4. SS Rajamouli
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Rohit Shetty has seven films in the top 30 highest-grossing Indian films: Simmba, Sooryavanshi, Golmaal Again, Chennai Express, Singham Returns, Dilwale, and Golmaal 3.

Multiple choice

Which director's film has the highest overseas gross collection?

  1. SS Rajamouli

  2. Rajkumar Hirani

  3. Rohit Shetty

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

SS Rajamouli's film Baahubali 2: The Conclusion has the highest overseas gross collection, with over \$500 million.

Multiple choice

Which director has the highest number of films in the top 40 highest-grossing Indian films?

  1. Rajkumar Hirani

  2. Rohit Shetty

  3. Karan Johar

  4. SS Rajamouli
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Rohit Shetty has nine films in the top 40 highest-grossing Indian films: Simmba, Sooryavanshi, Golmaal Again, Chennai Express, Singham Returns, Dilwale, Golmaal 3, All the Best: Fun Begins, and Bol Bachchan.

Multiple choice

Which director's film has the highest net collection?

  1. SS Rajamouli

  2. Rajkumar Hirani

  3. Rohit Shetty

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

SS Rajamouli's film Baahubali 2: The Conclusion has the highest net collection, with over \$1 billion.

Multiple choice

Which director has the highest number of films in the top 50 highest-grossing Indian films?

  1. Rajkumar Hirani

  2. Rohit Shetty

  3. Karan Johar

  4. SS Rajamouli
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Rohit Shetty has eleven films in the top 50 highest-grossing Indian films: Simmba, Sooryavanshi, Golmaal Again, Chennai Express, Singham Returns, Dilwale, Golmaal 3, All the Best: Fun Begins, Bol Bachchan, Housefull 2, and Singham.

Multiple choice

Which director's film has the highest distributor share?

  1. SS Rajamouli

  2. Rajkumar Hirani

  3. Rohit Shetty

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

SS Rajamouli's film Baahubali 2: The Conclusion has the highest distributor share, with over \$700 million.

Multiple choice

Which director has the highest number of films in the top 60 highest-grossing Indian films?

  1. Rajkumar Hirani

  2. Rohit Shetty

  3. Karan Johar

  4. SS Rajamouli
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Rohit Shetty has thirteen films in the top 60 highest-grossing Indian films: Simmba, Sooryavanshi, Golmaal Again, Chennai Express, Singham Returns, Dilwale, Golmaal 3, All the Best: Fun Begins, Bol Bachchan, Housefull 2, Singham, Golmaal Returns, and Chennai Express.

Multiple choice

Which director's film has the highest exhibitor share?

  1. SS Rajamouli

  2. Rajkumar Hirani

  3. Rohit Shetty

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

SS Rajamouli's film Baahubali 2: The Conclusion has the highest exhibitor share, with over \$500 million.

Multiple choice

Which director has the highest number of films in the top 70 highest-grossing Indian films?

  1. Rajkumar Hirani

  2. Rohit Shetty

  3. Karan Johar

  4. SS Rajamouli
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Rohit Shetty has fifteen films in the top 70 highest-grossing Indian films: Simmba, Sooryavanshi, Golmaal Again, Chennai Express, Singham Returns, Dilwale, Golmaal 3, All the Best: Fun Begins, Bol Bachchan, Housefull 2, Singham, Golmaal Returns, Chennai Express, Bol Bachchan, and Sunday.