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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 Indian film is known for its iconic dialogue "Mogambo khush hua"?

  1. Mr. India

  2. Sholay

  3. Mughal-e-Azam

  4. Deewar
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Mr. India is a 1987 Indian superhero film directed by Shekhar Kapur. It features the iconic dialogue "Mogambo khush hua".

Multiple choice

Who directed the 1993 Indian film "Hum Aapke Hain Koun..!"?

  1. Sooraj Barjatya

  2. Yash Chopra

  3. Karan Johar

  4. Sanjay Leela Bhansali
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Hum Aapke Hain Koun..! is a 1993 Indian romantic drama film directed by Sooraj Barjatya.

Multiple choice

Who played the lead role in the 2001 Indian film "Lagaan"?

  1. Aamir Khan

  2. Shah Rukh Khan

  3. Salman Khan

  4. Hrithik Roshan
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Lagaan is a 2001 Indian sports drama film directed by Ashutosh Gowariker. It stars Aamir Khan in the lead role.

Multiple choice

Who directed the 2015 Indian film "Bajirao Mastani"?

  1. Sanjay Leela Bhansali

  2. Karan Johar

  3. Rohit Shetty

  4. Rajkumar Hirani
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Bajirao Mastani is a 2015 Indian epic historical romance film directed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali.

Multiple choice

Who played the lead role in the 2016 Indian film "Dangal"?

  1. Aamir Khan

  2. Salman Khan

  3. Shah Rukh Khan

  4. Hrithik Roshan
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Dangal is a 2016 Indian biographical sports drama film directed by Nitesh Tiwari. It stars Aamir Khan in the lead role.

Multiple choice

Who directed the 2018 Indian film "Sanju"?

  1. Rajkumar Hirani

  2. Sanjay Leela Bhansali

  3. Rohit Shetty

  4. Karan Johar
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Sanju is a 2018 Indian biographical drama film directed by Rajkumar Hirani.

Multiple choice

Which iconic 1955 film, directed by Bimal Roy, is widely regarded as a critique of the Indian caste system and its impact on society?

  1. Pyaasa

  2. Do Bigha Zamin

  3. Devdas

  4. Mother India
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Mother India, starring Nargis and Sunil Dutt, is a powerful portrayal of the struggles of a rural woman against poverty, social injustice, and the oppressive caste system.

Multiple choice

In the 1970s, a wave of Indian cinema known as the _____ New Wave emerged, characterized by its realistic portrayal of social and political issues.

  1. Bengali

  2. Parallel

  3. Indian

  4. Bollywood
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Explanation

The Parallel Cinema movement, led by directors like Satyajit Ray, Mrinal Sen, and Shyam Benegal, aimed to break away from mainstream commercial cinema and explore more serious and socially relevant themes.

Multiple choice

Which 1983 film, directed by Govind Nihalani, is a powerful indictment of the Emergency period in India and the suppression of civil liberties?

  1. Ardh Satya

  2. Aakrosh

  3. Tamas

  4. Chakra
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Aakrosh, starring Naseeruddin Shah and Smita Patil, delves into the human cost of political oppression and the struggle for justice during the Emergency.

Multiple choice

The 1990s saw the rise of a new generation of Indian filmmakers who explored political themes through a more nuanced and layered approach. Which director's films often explore the intersection of politics, caste, and gender?

  1. Mani Ratnam

  2. Shekhar Kapur

  3. Mira Nair

  4. Deepa Mehta
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Mani Ratnam's films, such as Roja, Bombay, and Dil Se.., are known for their exploration of complex political issues within the framework of personal relationships and social dynamics.

Multiple choice

Which 2005 film, directed by Prakash Jha, is a searing critique of the nexus between politics, crime, and corruption in Bihar?

  1. Apaharan

  2. Raajneeti

  3. Gangaajal

  4. Satyagraha
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Apaharan, starring Ajay Devgn and Bipasha Basu, exposes the dark underbelly of political power and its devastating impact on the lives of ordinary people.

Multiple choice

The 2012 film _____ is a satirical take on the rise of right-wing politics in India and the erosion of democratic values.

  1. Oh My God!

  2. Peepli Live

  3. Vicky Donor

  4. Tanu Weds Manu
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Oh My God!, starring Akshay Kumar and Paresh Rawal, uses humor and social commentary to critique religious extremism and the misuse of religion for political gains.

Multiple choice

Which 2018 film, directed by Nagraj Manjule, explores the political and social struggles of the Dalit community in Maharashtra?

  1. Sairat

  2. Fandry

  3. Natsamrat

  4. Court
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Fandry, starring Somnath Awghade and Kishor Kadam, sheds light on the caste-based discrimination and oppression faced by Dalits in rural India.

Multiple choice

The 2020 film _____ is a powerful portrayal of the anti-CAA protests in India and the state's response to dissent.

  1. Thappad

  2. Article 15

  3. Gully Boy

  4. Chhapaak
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Thappad, starring Taapsee Pannu, explores the personal and political implications of domestic violence against the backdrop of the anti-CAA protests.

Multiple choice

Which 2022 film, directed by Vivek Agnihotri, is a controversial portrayal of the exodus of Kashmiri Pandits from the Kashmir Valley in the 1990s?

  1. The Kashmir Files

  2. RRR

  3. Gangubai Kathiawadi

  4. 83
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The Kashmir Files, starring Anupam Kher and Mithun Chakraborty, sparked debates about historical accuracy and its political implications.