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

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. Prasoon Joshi

  2. Gulzaar

  3. Vishal Dadlani

  4. Kailash Kher

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

This song from the film A Wednesday! was written and composed by Vishal Dadlani. Prasoon Joshi and Gulzaar are renowned lyricists but didn't write this song. Kailash Kher sang it but didn't write it.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. sonu nigam

  2. babul supriyo

  3. kk

  4. abhijeet

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

The song "Tumhe Jo Maine Dekha" from the 2004 film "Main Hoon Na" was sung by Abhijeet Bhattacharya. The title sequence song was picturized on Zayed Khan and was a popular track. KK, Sonu Nigam, and Babul Supriyo are all prominent playback singers but did not sing this particular song. Note: question has garbled text formatting.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. sonu nigam

  2. babul supriyo

  3. k k

  4. shaan

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The song "Chand Sitare" from the 2000 blockbuster "Kaho Naa... Pyaar Hai" was sung by Babul Supriyo. This romantic number was picturized on the lead pair Hrithik Roshan and Amisha Patel. Sonu Nigam, KK, and Shaan are all renowned playback singers but this particular track was Babul Supriyo's rendition. Note the garbled question text.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. babul supriyo

  2. kunal ganjawala

  3. k k

  4. lucky ali

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The song "Bheegi Hoth Tere" (often written as "Bheeghe Hote Tere") from the 2004 film "Murder" was sung by Kunal Ganjawala. This romantic track became very popular and was a breakthrough hit for the singer. Babul Supriyo, KK, and Lucky Ali are all established playback singers but did not sing this particular song. Note: question text formatting is garbled.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. Mirza ghalib

  2. Ahmed faraz

  3. Rahat indori

  4. Mehdi hasan

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

These famous Urdu lines are from Ahmed Faraz's poetry. The verses express deep emotional themes of love and longing. While the other poets listed (Ghalib, Rahat Indori, Mehdi Hasan) are renowned Urdu poets, this specific work is by Faraz.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. Javed Akhtar

  2. Ghulam Ali

  3. Jagjeet Singh

  4. Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

This famous ghazal 'hangaamaa hai kyun barpaa' is sung by renowned Pakistani ghazal maestro Ghulam Ali. The poem reflects on why there's so much fuss over just a little alcohol consumed, touching on themes of hypocrisy and social judgment. Ghulam Ali's soulful rendition made this ghazal immortal in the world of Urdu poetry and music.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. Lata Mangeshkar

  2. Munni Beghum

  3. Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan

  4. Jagjit Singh

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

This Ghalib ghazal 'rone se aur ishq men bebaak ho gaye' has been sung by Lata Mangeshkar. The verses speak about becoming bold and uninhibited through crying and love, and being cleansed in a way that brought purity. While Lata Mangeshkar is primarily known as a playback singer, she has recorded several ghazals, including works by legendary poets like Ghalib.