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.
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Indian Music and Artists Questions
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KUNAL GANJAWALA
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OMAR INNAYAT
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ATIF ASLAM
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KUNAL KHEMU
B
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The song 'Tenu Leke' is sung by Omar Inayat (listed as 'OMAR INNAYAT', likely a typo). This song was a solo track by Omar Inayat. Kunal Ganjawala, Atif Aslam, and Kunal Khemu (misspelled as KUNAL KHEMU - also appears to be actor/director confusion) are not the correct singers for this song.
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MOHIT CHAUHAN
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KK
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SHAAN
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SONU NIGAM
A
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The song 'Tumse Hi Din Hota Hai' from Jab We Met is indeed sung by Mohit Chauhan. This song was part of the popular film's soundtrack and Mohit Chauhan's voice became synonymous with the film's romantic mood. KK, Shaan, and Sonu Nigam are all established singers but not for this particular track.
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UDIT NARAYAN
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ROOP KUMAR RATHOD
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SONU NIGAM
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SHAAN
B
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The song 'Tujhme Rab Dikhta Hai' from Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi is indeed sung by Roop Kumar Rathod. The song became very popular for its devotional and romantic appeal. Udit Narayan, Sonu Nigam, and Shaan are all prominent playback singers but were not the vocalists for this specific track.
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Tiger
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Robinhoods
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Police
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Classmates
C
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The song 'Kana Kannil Nizhalayi' is from the 2005 Malayalam film 'Police' starring Kalabhavan Mani. This song became popular for its melodic composition. The other options listed are different Malayalam films but not the correct source of this particular song. 'Tiger' (2005), 'Robinhood' (2009), and 'Classmates' (2006) are all real films but don't contain this track.
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Aramthampuran
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Ustad
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Ravanaprabhu
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Ishtam
A
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The song 'Harimuraliravam Harithavrindavanam' is from the 1997 Malayalam film 'Aaram Thampuran' starring Mohanlal. This song was composed by Johnson Master and became a classic. 'Ustad' (1999), 'Ravanaprabhu' (2001), and 'Ishtam' (2001) are all Mohanlal films but from different years and with different music composers - this specific song belongs exclusively to Aaram Thampuran.
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Dosthu
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Ishtam
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Mulla
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20 20
C
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The song 'Kannil Vathil Charathe' is from the 2008 Malayalam film 'Mulla' starring Dileep and Meera Jasmine. This romantic track was part of the film's soundtrack composed by Vidyasagar. 'Dosthu' (2011), 'Ishtam' (2001), and '20 20' (2008) are Malayalam films but 'Mulla' is the correct source of this particular song about unfulfilled love and longing.
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Mulla
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Minnaram
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Mayavi
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Janaki
C
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The song 'Muttathe Mulle Chollu' is from the 2007 Malayalam film 'Mayavi' starring Mammootty. This comedy film featured this popular song. 'Mulla' (2008), 'Minnaram' (1994), and 'Janaki' (likely a confused reference) are Malayalam films, but 'Mayavi' is the correct source. The song was part of the soundtrack that contributed to the film's entertainment value.
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Srinivasan
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Yesudas
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Vineeth Srinivasan
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Hariharan
C
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The song 'Ente Khalbile Vennilavu Nee' from the Malayalam film 'Classmates' (2006) was sung by Vineeth Srinivasan, son of legendary playback singer Srinivasan. This romantic track became very popular among youth. K.J. Yesudas and Hariharan are renowned playback singers in Malayalam cinema, but this specific song was Vineeth Srinivasan's contribution to the Classmates soundtrack.
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Sillunu Oru Kaadhal
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Alaipayuthey
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Mudhalvan
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Roja
A
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The question asks about the first film release after Rahman launched his KM Music label (KM Music was launched in 2006-2007). Among the options, Sillunu Oru Kaadhal (2006) is the correct answer as it was indeed released under the KM Music label. Roja (1992) was much earlier, Alaipayuthey (2000) was pre-KM Music, and Mudhalvan (1999) was also earlier.
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Gentleman
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Veyil
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Kireedam
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Kuselan
A
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G.V. Prakash Kumar, now a renowned music composer, began his career as a child vocalist and sang 'En veetu ullam... kondaadum' in the film 'Gentleman' (1993), which had music by A.R. Rahman. Veyil, Kireedam, and Kuselan are films where he composed music as a music director, not as a vocalist.
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Aranyakam
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Samudram
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Kadhakali
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Chemeen
A
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The lyrics 'Olichirikan.... Katha parayan' are from the Malayalam film 'Aranyakam' (1988), with music by Raveendran. This song is one of the classic compositions in Malayalam cinema. The other options are all well-known Malayalam films but this particular song belongs to Aranyakam.
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Pasanga - Tamil
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Doubles - Tamil
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Naanayam - Tamil
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Kavalar Kudiyiruppu - Tamil
A,C,D
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James Vasanthan composed music for Pasanga, Naanayam, and Kavalar Kudiyiruppu. Doubles had music by Vijay Antony. The question with '............' suggests incomplete text.
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K.J.Jesudas
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Lata Mangeshkar
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Unni Krishnan
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S.P.B
A
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K.J. Yesudas is a renowned Indian playback singer who has won 7 National Film Awards for Best Male Playback Singer, which is the highest number won by any singer in India. His versatility across multiple languages and consistent excellence over decades earned him these prestigious recognitions. Lata Mangeshkar also won multiple National Awards, but Yesudas holds the record with 7 wins.
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Classmates
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Chronic Bachelor
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Cycle
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Robinhood
B
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The song 'Swayamvarachandrike' is from the Malayalam film Chronic Bachelor, starring Mammootty. The film's music was composed by Mohan Sithara.
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Vijay Yesudas
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Shankar Mahadevan
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Vineeth Srinivasan
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Vidhu Prathap
B
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The song 'Pichavecha Naal Muthal' from the film Puthiyamugham was sung by Shankar Mahadevan, one of the most versatile playback singers in Indian cinema. The film's music was composed by Mohan Sithara.