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
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Nakhakshathangal
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Dharmaraja
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Kaalpadukal
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Nirmalyam
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KJ Yesudas began his professional playback singing career in the 1962 Malayalam film 'Kaalpadukal'. This marked the beginning of his legendary journey in playback singing across multiple Indian languages, though he became most prominent in Malayalam and Tamil cinema.
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hariharan
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vidyasagar
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shanker ehsaan loy
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shanker mahadevan
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P.Susheela
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Lata Mangeshkar
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S.Janaki
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K.S.Chithra
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K.S. Chithra holds the record for the most National Film Awards in the Best Female Playback Singer category. She has won the award six times (1987, 1989, 1990, 1997, 2005, 2023). While P. Susheela and Lata Mangeshkar are legendary playback singers with many awards, K.S. Chithra's six awards in this specific category make her the record holder.
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a.r.rahman
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yuvan shanker raja
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shanker ehsaan loy
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vishal and shekar
C
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Aalavandhan (2001) is a Tamil film directed by Suresh Krissna, starring Kamal Haasan in a dual role. The music director was Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy, making this their Tamil debut. A.R. Rahman composed for many Kamal Haasan films but not Aalavandhan. Yuvan Shankar Raja, Vishal-Shekhar were not involved in this project.
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karthick raja
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Ilayaraja
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sirpi
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s.a.rajkumar
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Kasi (2001) is a Tamil film directed by P.V. Pavithran starring Vikram in the lead role. The music was composed by Ilaiyaraaja, one of the most prolific music directors in Indian cinema. Karthick Raja is Ilaiyaraaja's son but did not compose for this film. Sirpi and S.A. Rajkumar are other Tamil composers not associated with Kasi.
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Anand Raj Anand
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Sulieman
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Shaan
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Rahat Fateh Ali
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Rahat Fateh Ali
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K K
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Anand Raj Anand
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Lucky Ali
C
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The song 'Tera Sarafa Kaisa Hai' from Welcome is indeed sung by Anand Raj Anand. He composed and performed this track.
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Shreya Ghosal
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Richa Sharma
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Alka Yagnik
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Alisha Chenoy
B
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The song 'Zindagi Me Koi Kabhi Aaye Na Rabba' from Musafir (2004) is sung by Richa Sharma. This track is from the Anand Raj Anand composed soundtrack.
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Zuben Garg
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Benny Dayal
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Sonu Nigam
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Rashid Ali
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Rashid Ali sang the popular song 'Kabhi Kabhi Aditi' from the 2008 Bollywood film 'Jaane Tu Ya Jaane Na'. The song became a chart-topper and launched Rashid Ali's career in Hindi playback singing. Zubin Garg, Benny Dayal, and Sonu Nigam are all established singers but didn't sing this particular track.
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Benny Dayal
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Shafaqat Ali
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Rahat Fateh Ali
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Shaan
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Benny Dayal sang 'Kaise Mujhe Tum Mil Gayi' from the 2008 film 'Ghajini', which became one of his breakthrough hits. The romantic ballad showcased Benny's versatile vocal range. Shafaqat Ali, Rahat Fateh Ali Khan, and Shaan are renowned playback singers but weren't the voices behind this particular Ghajini track.
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Sholay
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Shaan
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Mrityudaata
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Janzeer
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The song 'Na Na Na Re' is from the 1975 film 'Sholay', starring Amitabh Bachchan. This iconic song was picturized on Amitabh Bachchan and is one of the memorable dance numbers from the film. Shaan (1980), Mrityudaata (1997), and Zanjeer (1973) are other Amitabh films but don't feature this song.
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Ae Mere Humsafar(Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak)
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Aati Kya Khandala (Ghulam)
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Dekho 2000 (Mela)
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None of the above
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Aamir Khan sang "Aati Kya Khandala" in the 1998 film Ghulam, which marked his debut as a playback singer. Despite not being a trained singer, his rendition became extremely popular and is still remembered today. The other songs listed are from films he acted in but did not sing.
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Sididedda Sahodara
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Vishnusena
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Jimmi Gallu
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Karna
C
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Thuthu Anna Thinnoke is a song from the Kannada film Jimmi Gallu. The question tests knowledge of Kannada film music and songs.
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Rajadhi Raja
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Harikeya Kuri
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Naanendu Nimmavane
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Bandhana
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"Noorondu Nenapu" is a timeless Kannada song from the movie Bandhana, starring Vishnuvardhan and Suhasini. The film was a major hit and this particular song became evergreen, still popular decades after its release. The other movies listed are also Vishnuvardhan films but this song is specifically from Bandhana.
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maahi maahi
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jara jara mehekta hai
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zara si dil me
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dilse title song
C
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The lyric "hain nahi hai nahi ashique koi muzsa tera, tu mere liye bandagi" is from the song "Zara Si Dil Me" - a Bollywood film song.