General Awareness
Indian Music and Artists
2,805 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.
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Indian Music and Artists Questions
Which Bollywood film featured the song "Dama Dam Mast Qalandar"?
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Jodhaa Akbar
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Bajirao Mastani
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Mughal-e-Azam
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"Dama Dam Mast Qalandar" is a popular Qawwali song that was featured in the 2008 Bollywood film Jodhaa Akbar.
Who is the most famous Qawwali singer in Bollywood?
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Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan
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Rahat Fateh Ali Khan
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Ustad Amjad Ali Khan
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Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan is considered to be the most famous Qawwali singer in Bollywood. He has sung many popular Qawwali songs for Bollywood films, including "Dama Dam Mast Qalandar" and "Tere Bin Nahin Lagda Dil Mera".
Which Qawwali song was featured in the film "Bajirao Mastani"?
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Deewani Mastani
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Mohe Rang Do Laal
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Pinga
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The Qawwali song "Deewani Mastani" was featured in the 2015 Bollywood film Bajirao Mastani. The song was composed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali and sung by Shreya Ghoshal and Javed Ali.
Which Qawwali song was featured in the film "Mughal-e-Azam"?
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Pyar Kiya To Darna Kya
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Mohe Panghat Pe Nandlal
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Jab Pyar Kiya To Darna Kya
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The Qawwali song "Jab Pyar Kiya To Darna Kya" was featured in the 1960 Bollywood film Mughal-e-Azam. The song was composed by Naushad and sung by Lata Mangeshkar.
Which Qawwali song was featured in the film "Umrao Jaan"?
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Dil Cheez Kya Hai
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In Aankhon Ki Masti Ke
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Salaam-e-Ishq
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The Qawwali song "Dil Cheez Kya Hai" was featured in the 1981 Bollywood film Umrao Jaan. The song was composed by Khayyam and sung by Asha Bhosle.
Which Qawwali song was featured in the film "Jodhaa Akbar"?
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Khwaja Mere Khwaja
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Jashn-e-Bahara
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Azeem-o-Shaan Shahenshah
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The Qawwali song "Khwaja Mere Khwaja" was featured in the 2008 Bollywood film Jodhaa Akbar. The song was composed by A.R. Rahman and sung by Javed Ali.
Which Qawwali song was featured in the film "Bajirao Mastani"?
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Deewani Mastani
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Mohe Rang Do Laal
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Pinga
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Correct answer
Explanation
The Qawwali song "Deewani Mastani" was featured in the 2015 Bollywood film Bajirao Mastani. The song was composed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali and sung by Shreya Ghoshal and Javed Ali.
Which Qawwali song was featured in the film "Mughal-e-Azam"?
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Pyar Kiya To Darna Kya
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Mohe Panghat Pe Nandlal
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Jab Pyar Kiya To Darna Kya
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Correct answer
Explanation
The Qawwali song "Jab Pyar Kiya To Darna Kya" was featured in the 1960 Bollywood film Mughal-e-Azam. The song was composed by Naushad and sung by Lata Mangeshkar.
Which Qawwali song was featured in the film "Umrao Jaan"?
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Dil Cheez Kya Hai
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In Aankhon Ki Masti Ke
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Salaam-e-Ishq
A
Correct answer
Explanation
The Qawwali song "Dil Cheez Kya Hai" was featured in the 1981 Bollywood film Umrao Jaan. The song was composed by Khayyam and sung by Asha Bhosle.
Which Qawwali song was featured in the film "Jodhaa Akbar"?
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Khwaja Mere Khwaja
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Jashn-e-Bahara
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Azeem-o-Shaan Shahenshah
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Correct answer
Explanation
The Qawwali song "Khwaja Mere Khwaja" was featured in the 2008 Bollywood film Jodhaa Akbar. The song was composed by A.R. Rahman and sung by Javed Ali.
Which Qawwali song was featured in the film "Bajirao Mastani"?
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Deewani Mastani
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Mohe Rang Do Laal
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Pinga
A
Correct answer
Explanation
The Qawwali song "Deewani Mastani" was featured in the 2015 Bollywood film Bajirao Mastani. The song was composed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali and sung by Shreya Ghoshal and Javed Ali.
Which Qawwali song was featured in the film "Mughal-e-Azam"?
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Pyar Kiya To Darna Kya
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Mohe Panghat Pe Nandlal
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Jab Pyar Kiya To Darna Kya
C
Correct answer
Explanation
The Qawwali song "Jab Pyar Kiya To Darna Kya" was featured in the 1960 Bollywood film Mughal-e-Azam. The song was composed by Naushad and sung by Lata Mangeshkar.
Which Qawwali song was featured in the film "Umrao Jaan"?
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Dil Cheez Kya Hai
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In Aankhon Ki Masti Ke
-
Salaam-e-Ishq
A
Correct answer
Explanation
The Qawwali song "Dil Cheez Kya Hai" was featured in the 1981 Bollywood film Umrao Jaan. The song was composed by Khayyam and sung by Asha Bhosle.
Which Qawwali song was featured in the film "Jodhaa Akbar"?
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Khwaja Mere Khwaja
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Jashn-e-Bahara
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Azeem-o-Shaan Shahenshah
A
Correct answer
Explanation
The Qawwali song "Khwaja Mere Khwaja" was featured in the 2008 Bollywood film Jodhaa Akbar. The song was composed by A.R. Rahman and sung by Javed Ali.
Which Qawwali song was featured in the film "Bajirao Mastani"?
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Deewani Mastani
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Mohe Rang Do Laal
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Pinga
A
Correct answer
Explanation
The Qawwali song "Deewani Mastani" was featured in the 2015 Bollywood film Bajirao Mastani. The song was composed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali and sung by Shreya Ghoshal and Javed Ali.