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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Alisha Chinoy
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Suzanne D’mello
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Shruti Hassan
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Hard Kaur
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Hard Kaur sang 'Follow Me' from Ajab Prem Ki Ghazab Kahani (2009). She's known for her distinctive rap and hip-hop style in Bollywood songs. Alisha Chinoy, Suzanne D'mello, and Shruti Hassan are playback singers but not the artist for this track.
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Sunidhi Chauhan
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Ujjaini Mukherjee
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Shreya Ghoshal
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Falguni Pathak
C
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Shreya Ghoshal sang 'Teri Ore' from Singh Is Kinng (2008). The romantic duet also featured Rahat Fateh Ali Khan. Sunidhi Chauhan, Ujjaini Mukherjee, and Falguni Pathak are all accomplished singers but not associated with this particular song.
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Nargis
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Sadhana
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Madhubala
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Laxmi
B
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This song 'Tera Mera Pyar Amar' is from the film 'Aarzoo' (1965), starring Sadhana. The song was picturised on Sadhana, who was known for her elegant style and was the female lead in the film. The lyrics reflect the film's romantic theme.
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Rajendra
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Johny Walker
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Shyama
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Guru Dutt
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This song is from the film 'Aar-Paar' (1954), where Guru Dutt was the male lead and Shakila was the actress. Shakila's songs in this film were picturised on Guru Dutt. The lyrics 'Ye lo main haari piyaa...' suggest a romantic duet sequence between the lead pair.
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Sadhana
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Madhubala
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Shakeela
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Nargis
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The song 'Panchi Banu Udti Phirun' is from the film 'Chandni Chowk' (1957) and was picturised on Nargis. The song's theme of freedom (bird flying) was filmed elegantly on Nargis, who was one of the most iconic actresses of that era.
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Suraiyaa
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Geeta Dutt
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Lata Mangeshkar
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Shamshad Begam
B
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This song 'Jata Kahan Hai Deewane' from the film 'C.I.D.' (1956) was sung by Geeta Dutt. The song has her distinctive vocal style - emotive, slightly deeper than Lata's, with a romantic, seductive quality that was Geeta Dutt's trademark. The lyrics suggest a lover's plea.
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Geeta Dutt
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Lata Mangeshkar
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Geeta Bali
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Suraiyaa
B
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This song 'Patli Kamar Hai' from the film 'Aar-Paar' (1954) was sung by Lata Mangeshkar. The song showcases Lata's melodious, high-pitched voice singing romantic lyrics about feminine beauty. Lata was the predominant playback singer for such romantic numbers in the 1950s.
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Shakeela / Nargis
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Lata / Nargis
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Suraiyaa/ Nargis
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Geeta dutt / Shakeela
B
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This song 'Raja Ki Aayegi Baraat' is from the film 'Chandni Chowk' (1957). It was sung by Lata Mangeshkar and picturised on Nargis. The song celebrates a wedding procession, with lyrics describing the festive arrival of the groom's procession, and was filmed on Nargis dancing joyously.
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Nanda
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Waheeda Rahman
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Kalpana
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Nargis
B
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The song 'Apni To Har Aah Ek Toofan Hai' is from the 1961 film 'Roop Teri Mastana', picturized on Waheeda Rahman and sung by Dev Anand on screen. Waheeda Rahman was a leading actress of the 1960s and frequently starred opposite Dev Anand.
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Suraiyaa
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Shamshad Begum
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Geeta Dutt
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Asha Bhosle
B
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The song 'Saiyaan Dil Main Aana Re' from the film 'Aah' (1953) was sung by Shamshad Begum. She was one of the most prominent playback singers of the 1940s and 1950s, known for her distinctive voice and classical training.
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Asha Bhosle
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Lata Mangeshkar
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Geeta Dutt
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Shamshad Begum
B
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The song 'Jadugar Saiyan Chhodo Mori Baiyaan' is from the film 'Aar Paar' (1954) and was sung by Lata Mangeshkar. This song is a classic example of her versatile singing range in the 1950s.
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Madhubala
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Shakeela
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Shayama
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Geeta Bali
C
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The song 'Mere Piya Gaye Rangoon' is from the 1949 film 'Patrana', picturised on actress Shyama. This classic song became iconic in Hindi cinema for its catchy tune and lyrics.
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Shakeela
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Sadhana
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Nimmi
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Geeta Bali
C
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The song 'Tum Naa Jaane Kis Jahan Mein Kho Gaye' is from the 1955 film 'Shree 420', picturised on actress Nimmi. This sad, melancholic song expressed feelings of loss and loneliness in a crowded world.
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Nutan
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Madhubala
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Nanda
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Nargis
B
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The song 'Aayega Aayega Aanewala' is from the 1949 film 'Mahal', picturised on Madhubala. This haunting, suspenseful song became one of her most iconic performances and established her as a star. The film was a breakthrough for both Madhubala and singer Lata Mangeshkar.
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KK
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Neeraj Shridhar
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Lucky Ali
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Mohit Chauhan
C
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The song 'Ahista Ahista' from the movie 'Bachna Ae Haseeno' (2008) is sung by Lucky Ali, known for his distinctive melancholic voice and storytelling style. This is a Bollywood playback singer identification question.