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. Udit Narayan

  2. Kumar Sanu

  3. Vinod Rathod

  4. none of these

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

'Papa Kehte Hain' from Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak (1988) was sung by Udit Narayan. This song launched his career and became an anthem for youth aspirations. The correct answer is Udit Narayan.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. Udit Narayan

  2. Kumar Sanu

  3. Hariharan

  4. none of these

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

'Ek Ladki Ko Dekha' from 1942: A Love Story (1994) was sung by Kumar Sanu. This romantic duet became one of the most iconic songs of the 90s and showcases Kumar Sanu's melodious voice.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. Suramya

  2. Abhik

  3. Joel

  4. Asif

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

Joel is famous for the catchphrase 'dhum ta na na' according to class-specific knowledge. This is a personal trivia question about identifying someone by their signature phrase.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. Nadeem Shravan

  2. Anand Raj Anand

  3. Anu Malik

  4. Ismail Darbar

  5. A.R Rahman

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

The song 'Jhonka Hawa Ka Aaj Bhi' from Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam (1999) was composed by Ismail Darbar in his debut film as an independent music composer. Nadeem-Shravan, Anu Malik, and A.R. Rahman are all prominent composers but not associated with this particular song.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. A.R Rehman

  2. Vishal Bharadwaj

  3. Vishal Shekhar

  4. Salim Suleiman

  5. Gulzar

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

The song 'Ruth Aa Gayi Re' from the film Water (2005) was composed by A.R. Rahman. The film, directed by Deepa Mehta, featured Rahman's soulful compositions. Vishal Bhardwaj, Vishal-Shekhar, and Salim-Sulaiman are noted composers but not associated with this particular song.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. Vishal Shekhar

  2. Vishal Dadlani

  3. Shantanu Moitra

  4. A.R Rehman

  5. Ismail Darbar

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

Parineeta (2005) had music composed by Shantanu Moitra, who created memorable tracks like 'Kasto Haseen' and 'Piya Bole'. This was one of Moitra's major breakthrough films. Vishal-Shekhar have worked on many films but Parineeta belongs to Moitra.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. Dilip Sen Sameer Sen

  2. Anand Milind

  3. Vishal Bharadwaj

  4. Daboo Malik

  5. Anu Malik

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

Refugee (2000) marked the debut of both Kareena Kapoor and Abhishek Bachchan, with music composed by Anu Malik. The soundtrack included popular songs like 'Mere Humsafar' and 'Aa Gale Lag Ja'. Vishal Bhardwaj and Anand-Milind are prominent but not the composers for this film.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. A.R Rehman

  2. Ismail Darbar

  3. Anu Malik

  4. Adnan Sami

  5. Nadeem Shravan

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

Fiza (2000) had music composed by Anu Malik, who created the soundtrack including popular songs like 'Aaja Mahiya' and 'Tu Fiza Hai'. The film starred Karisma Kapoor and Hrithik Roshan. A.R. Rahman and Ismail Darbar are acclaimed composers but not associated with Fiza.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. Anu Malik

  2. Adnan Sami

  3. Shankar Mahadevan

  4. Vishal-Shekhar

  5. Salim Suleiman

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

Lucky (2005) featured music composed by Adnan Sami, marking his significant work as a music composer in Bollywood. The soundtrack included the hit title track 'Lucky' and other songs. Anu Malik and Vishal-Shekhar are established composers but not associated with this particular film.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. S.D Burman

  2. Ravi

  3. O.P Nayyer

  4. Naushad

  5. Shakeel Badayani

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

Mughal-e-Azam (1960) had its iconic music composed by Naushad, featuring timeless classics like 'Pyar Kiya To Darna Kya'. The soundtrack is considered one of the greatest in Indian cinema history. S.D. Burman, O.P. Nayyar, and Ravi are legendary composers but not associated with this magnum opus.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. R.D Burman

  2. S.D Burman

  3. Madan Mohan

  4. O.P Nayyer

  5. Ravi

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

Abhimaan (1973) had music composed by S.D. Burman, featuring memorable songs like 'Teri Bindiya Re' and 'Nadiya Kinare'. The film starred Amitabh Bachchan and Jaya Bhaduri. R.D. Burman (S.D.'s son) and other composers are not associated with this particular soundtrack.