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

Which of the following Indian films was released in 2022 and featured a transgender character in a leading role?

  1. Darlings

  2. Monica, O My Darling

  3. Qala

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

Cobalt Blue, directed by Sachin Kundalkar, was released in 2022 and featured Prateik Babbar in the lead role as a transgender woman.

Multiple choice

Which of the following Indian films was released in 2023 and featured a gay couple as the main characters?

  1. Monica, O My Darling

  2. Qala

  3. Cobalt Blue

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

Monica, O My Darling, directed by Vasan Bala, was released in 2023 and featured Rajkummar Rao and Huma Qureshi as a gay couple.

Multiple choice

Which of the following Indian films was released in 2023 and featured a lesbian couple as the main characters?

  1. Qala

  2. Cobalt Blue

  3. The Archies

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

Qala, directed by Anvita Dutt, was released in 2023 and featured Tripti Dimri and Swastika Mukherjee as a lesbian couple.

Multiple choice

Which of the following Indian films was released in 2023 and featured a transgender character in a supporting role?

  1. Cobalt Blue

  2. The Archies

  3. Masoom Sawaal

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

Cobalt Blue, directed by Sachin Kundalkar, was released in 2023 and featured Anjali Sivaraman in a supporting role as a transgender woman.

Multiple choice

Which of the following Indian films was released in 2023 and featured a gay couple as the main characters?

  1. The Archies

  2. Masoom Sawaal

  3. Khufiya

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

The Archies, directed by Zoya Akhtar, was released in 2023 and featured Khushi Kapoor and Agastya Nanda as a gay couple.

Multiple choice

Which of the following Indian films was released in 2023 and featured a lesbian couple as the main characters?

  1. Masoom Sawaal

  2. Khufiya

  3. Gehraiyaan

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

Masoom Sawaal, directed by Santosh Sivan, was released in 2023 and featured Shabana Azmi and Neena Gupta as a lesbian couple.

Multiple choice

Which renowned actor graduated from the Film and Television Institute of India (FTII), Pune?

  1. Amitabh Bachchan

  2. Naseeruddin Shah

  3. Shahrukh Khan

  4. Aamir Khan
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Naseeruddin Shah is an acclaimed Indian actor who graduated from FTII in 1973.

Multiple choice

Which filmmaker, known for his distinctive style and unconventional storytelling, studied at the Satyajit Ray Film and Television Institute (SRFTI), Kolkata?

  1. Ritwik Ghatak

  2. Mrinal Sen

  3. Buddhadeb Dasgupta

  4. Aparna Sen
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Buddhadeb Dasgupta is a renowned Indian filmmaker who graduated from SRFTI in 1971.

Multiple choice

Which actor, known for his intense performances and versatility, is an alumnus of the Film and Television Institute of India (FTII), Pune?

  1. Om Puri

  2. Irrfan Khan

  3. Nawazuddin Siddiqui

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

Om Puri is a respected Indian actor who graduated from FTII in 1973.

Multiple choice

Which actress, known for her grace and elegant performances, is an alumna of the National School of Drama (NSD), New Delhi?

  1. Madhuri Dixit

  2. Juhi Chawla

  3. Karisma Kapoor

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

Madhuri Dixit is a celebrated Indian actress who graduated from NSD in 1984.

Multiple choice

Which filmmaker, known for his realistic and thought-provoking films, studied at the Film and Television Institute of India (FTII), Pune?

  1. Shyam Benegal

  2. Govind Nihalani

  3. Sai Paranjpye

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

Shyam Benegal is a renowned Indian filmmaker who graduated from FTII in 1963.

Multiple choice

Which actor, known for his powerful performances and versatility, is an alumnus of the National School of Drama (NSD), New Delhi?

  1. Anupam Kher

  2. Naseeruddin Shah

  3. Om Puri

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

Anupam Kher is a respected Indian actor who graduated from NSD in 1978.

Multiple choice

Which filmmaker, known for his experimental and visually striking films, studied at the Satyajit Ray Film and Television Institute (SRFTI), Kolkata?

  1. Ritwik Ghatak

  2. Mrinal Sen

  3. Buddhadeb Dasgupta

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

Aparna Sen is a renowned Indian filmmaker who graduated from SRFTI in 1975.

Multiple choice

Which actor, known for his intense performances and versatility, is an alumnus of the National School of Drama (NSD), New Delhi?

  1. Naseeruddin Shah

  2. Om Puri

  3. Irrfan Khan

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

Naseeruddin Shah is a respected Indian actor who graduated from NSD in 1973.

Multiple choice

Which actress, known for her grace and elegant performances, is an alumna of the National School of Drama (NSD), New Delhi?

  1. Madhuri Dixit

  2. Juhi Chawla

  3. Karisma Kapoor

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

Madhuri Dixit is a celebrated Indian actress who graduated from NSD in 1984.