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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Lucky Ali
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Paresh & Naresh
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Kailash Kher
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Atif Aslam
D
Correct answer
Explanation
Tera Hone Laga Hoon from Ajab Prem Ki Ghazab Kahani (2009) was sung by Atif Aslam, one of his most popular Bollywood tracks. The song became a massive hit and showcased Atif's signature romantic style. Lucky Ali, Paresh & Naresh, and Kailash Kher are all playback singers but not associated with this particular song.
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Vishal Dadlani
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Sonu Nigam
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Mika Singh
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Shankar Mahadevan
B
Correct answer
Explanation
Zoobi Doobi from 3 Idiots (2009) was sung by Sonu Nigam, a versatile playback singer known for both romantic and peppy numbers. This playful song featured Sonu's energetic vocals perfectly matching the film's lighthearted mood. Vishal Dadlani is primarily a composer-singer, Mika Singh known for punjabi-pop, and Shankar Mahadevan for classical fusion.
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Shaan
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KK
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Neeraj Shridhar
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Mohit Chauhan
A
Correct answer
Explanation
Chand Sifarish from Fanaa (2006) was sung by Shaan, along with Kailash Kher. This melodious track became extremely popular and showcased Shaan's smooth romantic vocals. KK, Neeraj Shridhar, and Mohit Chauhan are all accomplished playback singers but not associated with this particular song from Fanaa.
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KK
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Shaan
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Abhijeet Sawant
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Kailash Kher
C
Correct answer
Explanation
Mar Jaavan Mit Jaavan Loot Jaavan from Aashiq Banaya Aapne (2004) was sung by Abhijeet Sawant, the winner of the first Indian Idol. This energetic track was one of his early Bollywood successes after his reality show victory. KK and Shaan are established playback singers, while Kailash Kher has a distinct sufi-folk style.
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Kushboo
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Namitha
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Ramba
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Simran
B
Correct answer
Explanation
The song is from a Tamil film featuring Namitha in a special appearance. Namitha was a popular actress in South Indian cinema during the 2000s, particularly known for glamorous item numbers and supporting roles. The other actresses listed (Kushboo, Ramba, Simran) were also active in Tamil cinema but are not associated with this specific song.
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Vijayakanth
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Murali
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Ramarajan
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Ramesh Aravind
C
Correct answer
Explanation
Ramarajan starred as the lead in this rural Tamil film. He was a popular actor in the late 1980s and 1990s known for folk-themed movies set in village backgrounds, often playing rustic characters. 'Our Village Singer' (Enga Ooru Paattukkari) is a 1987 Tamil film featuring Ramarajan in the lead role.
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Shantanu
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A r rehaman
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bappi lahri
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Vishal & Shekar
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Shantanu
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A r rehaman
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bappi lahri
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Vishal & Shekar
A
Correct answer
Explanation
Shantanu Moitra was the music director for '3 Idiots'. A.R. Rahman is a different composer, Bappi Lahiri is from an earlier era, and Vishal-Shekhar are a different composing duo.
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Couple's Retreat
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Slumdog Millionaire
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Heaven and Earth
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Inside Man
D
Correct answer
Explanation
Chaiyya Chaiyya was originally composed for the Bollywood film Dil Se in 1998 and became a global hit. The song was later featured in Spike Lee's 2006 Hollywood film Inside Man during a key scene, making Inside Man the correct answer. Slumdog Millionaire featured a different A.R. Rahman song (Jai Ho) as its Oscar-winning track.
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poovili vaasalile
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Mella thirandhadhu kadavu
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Poove poochoodava
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Aliyadha kolangal
B
Correct answer
Explanation
Mella Thirandhadhu Kadavu (1978) is the only Tamil film where legendary music composers M.S. Viswanathan and Ilayaraja worked together as co-composers. This collaboration between two generations of Tamil film music giants created memorable songs. The other options are films composed by either M.S. Viswanathan or Ilayaraja individually, not jointly.
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Kamal hasan
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Vijay
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Vikram
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Madhavan
A,B,C
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This question references a Tamil song where multiple actors contributed vocals. Kamal Haasan, Vijay, and Vikram are all known to have sung for various Tamil films, while Madhavan is not primarily known as a playback singer. The phrasing 'who are all sung' indicates multiple correct answers.
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T.R.Mahalingam
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T.M.Soundar rajan
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P.B.Srinivas
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Bhagavathar
A
Correct answer
Explanation
The song 'Shenthamil Then Mozhiyal' is sung by T.R. Mahalingam, a legendary Tamil playback singer and actor. T.M. Soundararajan, P.B. Srinivas, and Bhagavathar were all prominent singers but did not sing this particular song.
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Shaan.
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Sonu Nigam.
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Kay Kay.
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Mohit Chauhan.
B
Correct answer
Explanation
The song 'Jaane Nahin Denge Tujhe' from the movie 3 Idiots was sung by Sonu Nigam. This soulful anthem became iconic for its inspiring message about pursuing dreams despite obstacles. Shaan, KK, and Mohit Chauhan were notable playback singers but did not sing this particular track.
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Zoobi Doobi.
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Aal Izz Well.
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Behti Hawa Sa Tha Who.
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Give Me Some Sunshine.
D
Correct answer
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Sharman Joshi lent his voice to 'Give Me Some Sunshine,' one of the most popular songs from 3 Idiots. This track captured the frustration and aspirations of college students. The other songs listed were sung by different artists - 'Zoobi Doobi' and 'Aal Izz Well' by Sonu Nigam, 'Behti Hawa Sa Tha Who' by Shaan.