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Indian Music and Artists

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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

Multiple choice

Which Indian Drum and Bass track was featured in the popular Bollywood movie "War"?

  1. Sher Aaya Sher

  2. Azaadi

  3. Asli Hip Hop

  4. Apna Time Aayega
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

The Drum and Bass track "Apna Time Aayega" by Divine and Naezy was featured in the 2019 Bollywood movie "War" and gained immense popularity for its energetic beats and powerful lyrics.

Multiple choice

Which Indian Drum and Bass track was featured in the popular TV show "Mirzapur"?

  1. Sher Aaya Sher

  2. Azaadi

  3. Asli Hip Hop

  4. Apna Time Aayega
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The Drum and Bass track "Sher Aaya Sher" by Divine and Naezy was featured in the popular Amazon Prime Video TV show "Mirzapur" and gained popularity for its energetic beats and powerful lyrics.

Multiple choice

Which Indian Drum and Bass track was featured in the popular Bollywood movie "Befikre"?

  1. Sher Aaya Sher

  2. Azaadi

  3. Asli Hip Hop

  4. Apna Time Aayega
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The Drum and Bass track "Asli Hip Hop" by Divine and Naezy was featured in the 2016 Bollywood movie "Befikre" and gained popularity for its energetic beats and powerful lyrics.

Multiple choice

Which Indian Drum and Bass track was featured in the popular Bollywood movie "Gully Boy"?

  1. Sher Aaya Sher

  2. Azaadi

  3. Asli Hip Hop

  4. Apna Time Aayega
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The Drum and Bass track "Sher Aaya Sher" by Divine and Naezy was featured in the 2019 Bollywood movie "Gully Boy" and gained immense popularity for its energetic beats and powerful lyrics.

Multiple choice

Which song from the 2000s features the iconic line, "Dil Chahta Hai, Dil Chahta Hai, Dil Chahta Hai"?

  1. Dil Chahta Hai (Title Track)

  2. Jaane Kyun (Dil Chahta Hai)

  3. Woh Ladki Hai Kahan (Dil Chahta Hai)

  4. Tanhayee (Dil Chahta Hai)
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The song "Dil Chahta Hai (Title Track)" from the 2001 film of the same name features the memorable line, "Dil Chahta Hai, Dil Chahta Hai, Dil Chahta Hai".

Multiple choice

Which Bollywood film from the 2000s featured the hit song "Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham"?

  1. Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham

  2. Kuch Kuch Hota Hai

  3. Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge

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

The song "Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham" is the title track from the 2001 film of the same name.

Multiple choice

Who composed the music for the 2002 film "Devdas"?

  1. A.R. Rahman

  2. Jatin-Lalit

  3. Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy

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

A.R. Rahman composed the music for the 2002 film "Devdas".

Multiple choice

Which song from the 2003 film "Kal Ho Naa Ho" became a global hit?

  1. Kal Ho Naa Ho (Title Track)

  2. Kuch To Hua Hai

  3. Maahi Ve

  4. It's the Time to Disco
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The song "Kal Ho Naa Ho (Title Track)" from the 2003 film of the same name became a global hit and is considered one of the most iconic Bollywood songs of all time.

Multiple choice

Who sang the popular song "Dhoom Machale" from the 2004 film "Dhoom"?

  1. Sunidhi Chauhan

  2. Shreya Ghoshal

  3. Alisha Chinai

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

Sunidhi Chauhan sang the popular song "Dhoom Machale" from the 2004 film "Dhoom".

Multiple choice

Which Bollywood film from the 2000s featured the song "Rang De Basanti"?

  1. Rang De Basanti

  2. Lagaan

  3. Swades

  4. Chak De! India
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The song "Rang De Basanti" is the title track from the 2006 film of the same name.

Multiple choice

Who composed the music for the 2007 film "Taare Zameen Par"?

  1. A.R. Rahman

  2. Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy

  3. Himesh Reshammiya

  4. Pritam Chakraborty
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy composed the music for the 2007 film "Taare Zameen Par".

Multiple choice

Which song from the 2008 film "Jodhaa Akbar" won the National Film Award for Best Music Direction?

  1. Jashn-E-Bahara

  2. Khwaja Mere Khwaja

  3. In Lamhon Ke Daaman Mein

  4. Azeem-O-Shaan Shahenshah
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The song "Jashn-E-Bahara" from the 2008 film "Jodhaa Akbar" won the National Film Award for Best Music Direction.

Multiple choice

Who sang the popular song "Sheila Ki Jawani" from the 2010 film "Tees Maar Khan"?

  1. Sunidhi Chauhan

  2. Shreya Ghoshal

  3. Alisha Chinai

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

Sunidhi Chauhan sang the popular song "Sheila Ki Jawani" from the 2010 film "Tees Maar Khan".

Multiple choice

Which Bollywood film from the 2000s featured the song "Tum Hi Ho"?

  1. Aashiqui 2

  2. Ek Villain

  3. Badlapur

  4. Hamari Adhuri Kahani
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The song "Tum Hi Ho" is from the 2013 film "Aashiqui 2".

Multiple choice

Who composed the music for the 2015 film "Bajirao Mastani"?

  1. A.R. Rahman

  2. Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy

  3. Himesh Reshammiya

  4. Pritam Chakraborty
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy composed the music for the 2015 film "Bajirao Mastani".