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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 film has the highest total gross of all time in India?

  1. Dangal

  2. Baahubali 2: The Conclusion

  3. PK

  4. Sanju
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Dangal has a total gross of $330.4 million in India, making it the highest-grossing film of all time in India.

Multiple choice

Which 2008 film is based on Jules Verne's classic novel of the same name and follows a group of scientists on a journey to the center of the Earth?

  1. The Descent

  2. Sanctum

  3. Journey to the Center of the Earth

  4. As Above, So Below
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Journey to the Center of the Earth is a 2008 American 3D science fiction adventure film directed by Eric Brevig and starring Brendan Fraser, Anita Briem, and Josh Hutcherson.

Multiple choice

Who is known as the 'Father of Indian Cinematography'?

  1. J.B.H. Wadia

  2. V.K. Murthy

  3. Bimal Roy

  4. Mehboob Khan
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J.B.H. Wadia is considered the 'Father of Indian Cinematography' for his pioneering work in the field during the early days of Indian cinema.

Multiple choice

Which cinematographer is known for his work in films like 'Sholay', 'Silsila', and 'Kabhi Kabhie'?

  1. Rafique Ahmed

  2. Govind Nihalani

  3. Ashok Mehta

  4. Subrata Mitra
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Rafique Ahmed is known for his cinematography in iconic Bollywood films like 'Sholay', 'Silsila', and 'Kabhi Kabhie'.

Multiple choice

Who won the National Film Award for Best Cinematography for the film 'Pather Panchali'?

  1. Subrata Mitra

  2. V.K. Murthy

  3. Ramchandra Rao

  4. Bimal Roy
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Subrata Mitra won the National Film Award for Best Cinematography for his work in Satyajit Ray's classic film 'Pather Panchali'.

Multiple choice

Which cinematographer is known for his work in films like 'Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge', 'Kuch Kuch Hota Hai', and 'Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham'?

  1. Manmohan Singh

  2. Anil Mehta

  3. Ravi K. Chandran

  4. Javed Jaffrey
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Manmohan Singh is known for his cinematography in popular Bollywood films like 'Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge', 'Kuch Kuch Hota Hai', and 'Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham'.

Multiple choice

Who won the National Film Award for Best Cinematography for the film 'Black'?

  1. Ravi K. Chandran

  2. V.K. Murthy

  3. Bimal Roy

  4. Subrata Mitra
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Ravi K. Chandran won the National Film Award for Best Cinematography for his work in Sanjay Leela Bhansali's film 'Black'.

Multiple choice

Which cinematographer is known for his work in films like 'Lagaan', 'Rang De Basanti', and '3 Idiots'?

  1. Ashok Mehta

  2. Anil Mehta

  3. Ravi K. Chandran

  4. Manmohan Singh
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Anil Mehta is known for his cinematography in critically acclaimed films like 'Lagaan', 'Rang De Basanti', and '3 Idiots'.

Multiple choice

Who won the National Film Award for Best Cinematography for the film 'Haider'?

  1. Anil Mehta

  2. Ravi K. Chandran

  3. Pankaj Kumar

  4. Subrata Mitra
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Pankaj Kumar won the National Film Award for Best Cinematography for his work in Vishal Bhardwaj's film 'Haider'.

Multiple choice

Which cinematographer is known for his work in films like 'Bajirao Mastani', 'Padmaavat', and 'Gangubai Kathiawadi'?

  1. Ravi K. Chandran

  2. Manmohan Singh

  3. Anil Mehta

  4. Subrata Mitra
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Ravi K. Chandran is known for his cinematography in Sanjay Leela Bhansali's films like 'Bajirao Mastani', 'Padmaavat', and 'Gangubai Kathiawadi'.

Multiple choice

Who won the National Film Award for Best Cinematography for the film 'Newton'?

  1. Pankaj Kumar

  2. Ravi K. Chandran

  3. Anil Mehta

  4. Subrata Mitra
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Pankaj Kumar won the National Film Award for Best Cinematography for his work in Amit V. Masurkar's film 'Newton'.

Multiple choice

Which cinematographer is known for his work in films like 'Andhadhun', 'Badhaai Ho', and 'Article 15'?

  1. Anil Mehta

  2. Ravi K. Chandran

  3. Pankaj Kumar

  4. Subrata Mitra
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Anil Mehta is known for his cinematography in critically acclaimed films like 'Andhadhun', 'Badhaai Ho', and 'Article 15'.

Multiple choice

Who won the National Film Award for Best Cinematography for the film 'Gully Boy'?

  1. Pankaj Kumar

  2. Ravi K. Chandran

  3. Anil Mehta

  4. Subrata Mitra
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Pankaj Kumar won the National Film Award for Best Cinematography for his work in Zoya Akhtar's film 'Gully Boy'.

Multiple choice

Which cinematographer is known for his work in films like 'Thappad', 'Shubh Mangal Zyada Saavdhan', and 'Mimi'?

  1. Anil Mehta

  2. Ravi K. Chandran

  3. Pankaj Kumar

  4. Subrata Mitra
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Anil Mehta is known for his cinematography in films like 'Thappad', 'Shubh Mangal Zyada Saavdhan', and 'Mimi'.

Multiple choice

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

  1. Pankaj Kumar

  2. Ravi K. Chandran

  3. Anil Mehta

  4. Subrata Mitra
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Pankaj Kumar won the National Film Award for Best Cinematography for his work in Shoojit Sircar's film 'Sardar Udham'.