General Awareness

Indian Music and Artists

2,860 Questions

Indian music and artists questions test knowledge of film music directors, prominent playback singers, and traditional musical forms. Topics cover Indi-pop culture, regional movie songs, and classical compositions. This section is crucial for static general awareness in competitive examinations.

Film Music DirectorsPlayback SingersIndi-pop SongsClassical CompositionsRegional MusicFamous Ghazals

Indian Music and Artists Questions

Multiple choice

Which of the following songs from the film 'Bajirao Mastani' is a traditional Marathi folk song?

  1. Pinga

  2. Deewani Mastani

  3. Mohe Rang Do Laal

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

The song 'Pinga' from the film 'Bajirao Mastani' is a traditional Marathi folk song.

Multiple choice

Who sang the song 'Jashn-e-Bahara' from the film 'Jodhaa Akbar'?

  1. A.R. Rahman

  2. Shankar Mahadevan

  3. Javed Ali

  4. Sonu Nigam
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Shankar Mahadevan sang the song 'Jashn-e-Bahara' from the film 'Jodhaa Akbar'.

Multiple choice

Which of the following films features the song 'Hamma Hamma'?

  1. Lagaan

  2. Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge

  3. Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam

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

The song 'Hamma Hamma' is from the film 'Bombay'.

Multiple choice

Who composed the music for the film 'Mangal Pandey: The Rising'?

  1. A.R. Rahman

  2. Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy

  3. Jatin-Lalit

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

A.R. Rahman composed the music for the film 'Mangal Pandey: The Rising'.

Multiple choice

Which of the following songs from the film 'Lagaan' is based on the traditional Punjabi folk song 'Sundar Mundriye'?

  1. Mitwa

  2. Chale Chalo

  3. O Rangrez

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

The song 'Mitwa' from the film 'Lagaan' is based on the traditional Punjabi folk song 'Sundar Mundriye'.

Multiple choice

Who sang the song 'Deewani Mastani' from the film 'Bajirao Mastani'?

  1. Shreya Ghoshal

  2. Sunidhi Chauhan

  3. Alka Yagnik

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

Shreya Ghoshal sang the song 'Deewani Mastani' from the film 'Bajirao Mastani'.

Multiple choice

Which of the following films features the song 'Khwaja Mere Khwaja'?

  1. Jodhaa Akbar

  2. Lagaan

  3. Mangal Pandey: The Rising

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

The song 'Khwaja Mere Khwaja' is from the film 'Jodhaa Akbar'.

Multiple choice

Who composed the music for the film 'Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge'?

  1. A.R. Rahman

  2. Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy

  3. Jatin-Lalit

  4. Himesh Reshammiya
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Jatin-Lalit composed the music for the film 'Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge'.

Multiple choice

Which of the following songs from the film 'Mangal Pandey: The Rising' is based on the traditional Hindustani classical raga 'Bhairavi'?

  1. Mangal Pandey Ka Salaam

  2. Holi Ke Din

  3. Chak De India

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

The song 'Mangal Pandey Ka Salaam' from the film 'Mangal Pandey: The Rising' is based on the traditional Hindustani classical raga 'Bhairavi'.

Multiple choice

Who sang the song 'Mohe Rang Do Laal' from the film 'Bajirao Mastani'?

  1. Shreya Ghoshal

  2. Sunidhi Chauhan

  3. Alka Yagnik

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

Shreya Ghoshal sang the song 'Mohe Rang Do Laal' from the film 'Bajirao Mastani'.

Multiple choice

Which of the following films features the song 'Azeem-O-Shaan Shahenshah'?

  1. Jodhaa Akbar

  2. Lagaan

  3. Mangal Pandey: The Rising

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

The song 'Azeem-O-Shaan Shahenshah' is from the film 'Jodhaa Akbar'.

Multiple choice

Who composed the music for the film 'Bombay'?

  1. A.R. Rahman

  2. Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy

  3. Jatin-Lalit

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

A.R. Rahman composed the music for the film 'Bombay'.

Multiple choice

Which of the following songs from the film 'Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge' is based on the traditional Punjabi folk song 'Tutt Gaya'?

  1. Ruk Ja O Dil Deewane

  2. Ho Gaya Hai Tujhko To Pyar Sajna

  3. Mere Khwabon Mein Jo Aaye

  4. Dhol Bajne Laga
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The song 'Ruk Ja O Dil Deewane' from the film 'Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge' is based on the traditional Punjabi folk song 'Tutt Gaya'.

Multiple choice

Which short film features a haunting melody played on the sarangi, composed by the renowned musician Ustad Sultan Khan?

  1. The Last Film Show

  2. Kavi

  3. Ankush

  4. The Lunchbox
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The short film "Kavi" features a beautiful and melancholic melody played on the sarangi, composed by the legendary sarangi maestro, Ustad Sultan Khan.

Multiple choice

Which short film features a soulful rendition of the traditional Rajasthani folk song "Kesariya Balam"?

  1. The White Tiger

  2. Village Rockstars

  3. Gulabo Sitabo

  4. Kadvi Hawa
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The short film "Village Rockstars" includes a memorable scene where the protagonist performs a captivating rendition of the Rajasthani folk song "Kesariya Balam".