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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Prasoon Joshi
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Gulzaar
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Vishal Dadlani
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Kailash Kher
C
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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.
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udit narayan
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abheejeet
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kumar sanu
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bal subramanayam
A
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Udit Narayan sang the male portions of "Pehla Nasha" from Jo Jeeta Wohi Sikandar, with Sadhana Sargam singing the female portions. This remains one of the most iconic romantic songs in Bollywood.
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sonu nigam
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babul supriyo
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kk
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shaan
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sonu nigam
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babul supriyo
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kk
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abhijeet
D
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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.
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sonu nigam
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babul supriyo
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k k
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shaan
B
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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.
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babul supriyo
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kunal ganjawala
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k k
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lucky ali
B
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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.
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kavita krishnamurty
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alka yagnik
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shreya ghoshal
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sunidhi chauhan
B
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The song 'Tumhi Dekho Na' from the film 'Kank' was sung by Alka Yagnik (along with Shankar Mahadevan). This is a Bollywood soundtrack trivia question.
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abhijeet
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sonu nigam
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neeraj shridhar
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kk
D
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The song 'Aankhon Mein Teri' from the film 'Om Shanti Om' was sung by KK (Krishnakumar Kunnath). This was a popular track from the 2007 film.
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kk
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soham
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pritam
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mohit chauhan
D
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The song 'Tum Se Hi' from the film 'Jab We Met' was sung by Mohit Chauhan. It became one of the most popular songs from this 2007 romantic comedy.
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mohit chauhan
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k k
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pritam
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soham
B
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The song 'Khuda Jaane' from the film 'Bachna Ae Haseeno' was sung by KK (along with Shilpa Rao). This was a hit song from the 2008 film.
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anuradha paudwal
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alka yagnik
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jasbinder singh
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kavta krishnamurthy
C
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The title song 'Pyar To Hona Hi Tha' from the 1998 film was sung by Jasbinder Singh. This is a specific Bollywood music trivia question.
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ram aur lakhan
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jai
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dildaar
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gabbar
C
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The famous dialogue "Dil lena khel hai dildaar ka" is from the iconic movie "Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge". This line became a cultural reference point in Bollywood.
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Mirza ghalib
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Ahmed faraz
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Rahat indori
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Mehdi hasan
B
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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.
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Javed Akhtar
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Ghulam Ali
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Jagjeet Singh
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Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan
B
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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.
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Lata Mangeshkar
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Munni Beghum
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Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan
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Jagjit Singh
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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.