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

Who was the first recipient of the Screen Award for Best Actor?

  1. Shah Rukh Khan

  2. Aamir Khan

  3. Salman Khan

  4. Akshay Kumar
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Shah Rukh Khan won the first Screen Award for Best Actor in 1995 for his performance in the film 'Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge'.

Multiple choice

Which actress holds the record for winning the most Screen Awards for Best Actress?

  1. Madhuri Dixit

  2. Sridevi

  3. Kajol

  4. Rani Mukerji
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Madhuri Dixit has won the Screen Award for Best Actress a record six times, for her performances in films like 'Dil', 'Beta', and 'Hum Aapke Hain Koun..!'.

Multiple choice

Which film won the first Screen Award for Best Film?

  1. Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge

  2. Rangeela

  3. Raja Hindustani

  4. Kuch Kuch Hota Hai
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The first Screen Award for Best Film was awarded to 'Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge' in 1995, directed by Aditya Chopra.

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Who is the youngest recipient of the Screen Award for Best Director?

  1. Karan Johar

  2. Imtiaz Ali

  3. Zoya Akhtar

  4. Anurag Kashyap
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Karan Johar won the Screen Award for Best Director at the age of 25 for his directorial debut 'Kuch Kuch Hota Hai' in 1998.

Multiple choice

Which film won the Screen Award for Best Film in 2020?

  1. Gully Boy

  2. Uri: The Surgical Strike

  3. Kabir Singh

  4. War
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Zoya Akhtar's 'Gully Boy' won the Screen Award for Best Film in 2020, starring Ranveer Singh and Alia Bhatt.

Multiple choice

Which actor won the Screen Award for Best Actor in a Negative Role in 2019?

  1. Nawazuddin Siddiqui

  2. Vicky Kaushal

  3. Ranveer Singh

  4. Ayushmann Khurrana
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Nawazuddin Siddiqui won the Screen Award for Best Actor in a Negative Role in 2019 for his performance in the film 'Manto'.

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Which actress won the Screen Award for Best Actress in a Supporting Role in 2018?

  1. Tabu

  2. Sridevi

  3. Alia Bhatt

  4. Kareena Kapoor Khan
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Tabu won the Screen Award for Best Actress in a Supporting Role in 2018 for her performance in the film 'Andhadhun'.

Multiple choice

Which film won the Screen Award for Best Debut Film in 2017?

  1. Dangal

  2. Secret Superstar

  3. Newton

  4. Tumhari Sulu
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Nitesh Tiwari's 'Dangal' won the Screen Award for Best Debut Film in 2017, starring Aamir Khan and Fatima Sana Shaikh.

Multiple choice

Who won the Screen Award for Best Music Director in 2016?

  1. A.R. Rahman

  2. Pritam Chakraborty

  3. Amit Trivedi

  4. Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy
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A.R. Rahman won the Screen Award for Best Music Director in 2016 for his work in the film 'Tamasha'.

Multiple choice

Which film won the Screen Award for Best Story in 2015?

  1. Queen

  2. Highway

  3. Masaan

  4. Haider
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Vikas Bahl's 'Queen' won the Screen Award for Best Story in 2015, starring Kangana Ranaut.

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Who won the Screen Award for Best Screenplay in 2014?

  1. Imtiaz Ali

  2. Zoya Akhtar

  3. Anurag Kashyap

  4. Dibakar Banerjee
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Imtiaz Ali won the Screen Award for Best Screenplay in 2014 for his work in the film 'Highway'.

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Which film won the Screen Award for Best Cinematography in 2013?

  1. Barfi!

  2. Kahaani

  3. Vicky Donor

  4. Paan Singh Tomar
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Anurag Basu's 'Barfi!' won the Screen Award for Best Cinematography in 2013, starring Ranbir Kapoor, Priyanka Chopra, and Ileana D'Cruz.

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Who won the Screen Award for Best Editing in 2012?

  1. A. Sreekar Prasad

  2. Rameshwar S. Bhagat

  3. Amitabh Shukla

  4. Bunty Nagi
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A. Sreekar Prasad won the Screen Award for Best Editing in 2012 for his work in the film 'Kahaani'.

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Which film won the Screen Award for Best Sound Design in 2011?

  1. Dabangg

  2. My Name Is Khan

  3. Raajneeti

  4. Robot
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Abhinav Nagpal won the Screen Award for Best Sound Design in 2011 for his work in the film 'Dabangg'.

Multiple choice

Which famous Bollywood film was shot at Annapurna Film City?

  1. Sholay

  2. Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge

  3. Kuch Kuch Hota Hai

  4. Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham
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Sholay, the iconic Bollywood film, was shot at Annapurna Film City in 1975.