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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Mohit Chauhan
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Shankar M
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Sonu Nigam
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Shaan
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The correct answer is Shaan. The song "Behti Hawa Sa Tha Woh" from the 2009 film 3 Idiots was sung by Shaan. This beautiful, nostalgic song reflected on the past and became one of the most popular tracks from the film, capturing its philosophical essence.
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Roop Kumar Rathod
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Shaan
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KK
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Abhijeet
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Roop Kumar Rathod sang 'Khudaya Ve' in the 2009 film Luck. This soulful devotional track showcases his classical training and distinct vocal style that he's known for in Bollywood.
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Mohit Chauhan
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Neeraj
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Mika Singh
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RDB
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Neeraj Shridhar sang 'Chor Bazari' in Love Aaj Kal (2009). While the option lists only 'Neeraj', this refers to Neeraj Shridhar, lead vocalist of Bombay Vikings, known for this upbeat track.
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KK
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Sonu Nigam
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Shaan
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Zuben Garg
A
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KK sang 'Lab Ko Lab Se' in Bhool Bhulaiyaa (2007). This romantic track became one of the popular songs from the film, showcasing KK's smooth vocal delivery.
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Amanat Ali
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KK
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Mithoon
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Shafaqat Ali
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Rahat Fateh Ali & Krishna
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Salim & Krishna
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Rahat Fateh Ali & Salim
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Salim & Sulieman
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Jana Gana Mana...
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Vande Mataram...
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Saare jahan se achhaa
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Jai Ho Hindustan
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'Vande Mataram' is India's National Song, written by Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay. It is different from 'Jana Gana Mana', which is the National Anthem. 'Vande Mataram' holds the status of National Song.
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Javed Ali
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Amanat Ali
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Shafaqat Ali
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Lucky Ali
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Javed Ali sang 'Guzarish' in Ghajini (2008). This romantic ballad became one of the most popular tracks from the film, showcasing Javed Ali's melodious voice.
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Dhamaal
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Bluffmaster
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Golmaal
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Malamaal Weekly
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These dialogues are from the Bollywood film 'Golmaal' (1979). The Hindi dialogue references Nirupa Roy and Khamoshi - The Musical in a comic conversation sequence. It's a classic comedy film known for its memorable dialogues.
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Lata Mangeshkar
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Kaivta Krishnamoorty
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Alka Yagnik
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Chitra
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Anuradha Paudwal
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Kehna Hi Kya from the movie Bombay (1995) was sung by K. S. Chithra (credited as Chitra). The song was composed by A. R. Rahman and became one of the most popular songs from the film.
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Kavita Krishnamoorty, Ustad Sultan khan & Shankar Mahadevan
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Alka Yagnik, Hariharan & Javed Ali
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Anuradha Paudwal, Ustad Sultan khan & Shankar Mahadevan
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Chitra, Ustad Rahat Fateh Ali khan & Shankar Mahadevan
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Lata Mangeshkar, Ustad Sultan khan & Shankar Mahadevan
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Albela Sajan Aayo Re from Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam (1999) is a classical fusion song sung by Kavita Krishnamurthy, Ustad Sultan Khan (on sarangi), and Shankar Mahadevan. The song combines traditional classical elements with film music.
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Udit Narayan
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Sukhwindar Singh
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Ustad Sultan khan
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S.P Balasubramanium
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Shaan
B
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Aayo Re Sajaan Ghar from the movie Water (2005, directed by Deepa Mehta) was sung by Sukhwinder Singh. The song featured in this internationally acclaimed film about widows in Varanasi.
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Parveen Sultana
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Lata Mangeshkar
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Asha Bhosle
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Sooraiyaa
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Noorjahaan
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Asha Bhosle sang the classic song 'Tora Man Darpan Kehlaye' from the 1965 film Kaajal. This is a well-documented fact in Hindi film music history.
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Sunidhi Chauhan
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Shreya Ghoshal
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Kavita Seth
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Monali
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Alisha Chinoy
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Alisha Chinoy sang 'Dil Ko Hazaar Baar Roka' from the 2004 film Murder. This was one of her popular songs in the early 2000s.
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Lata Mangeshkar
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Chitra
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Alisha Chinoy
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Asha Bhosle
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Sunidhi Chauhan
B
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KJ Yesudas's daughter Chitra (credited as Chitra in Bollywood) sang 'Raat Ka Nasha Abhi' from Ashoka (2001).