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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Nadeem - Shravan
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Jatin - Lalit
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Dilip Sen Sameer Sen
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Vishal - Shekhar
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Anand - Milind
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Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge's music was composed by the duo Jatin-Lalit. This soundtrack became one of the most successful in Bollywood history, with timeless songs that remain popular decades later. Nadeem-Shravan, Dilip-Sameer Sen, Vishal-Shekhar, and Anand-Milind were all prominent composers but not associated with this particular film.
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Entertainment ke Liye Kuch Bhi Karega
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India Got talent
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Show Me your Jalwa
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Ek Minute Ka Entertainment
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Entertainment Ke Liye Kuch Bhi Karega was the Indian adaptation of the international format 30 Seconds to Fame. It featured short talent performances with a 30-second time limit.
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Sharad
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Jaydeep
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Sarith
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Rohit
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None of the above
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Jeans
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Minsara Kanavu
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Mudhalvan
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Kadhal Desam
A
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A. R. Rahman received the Filmfare Best Music Director Award in 1998 for the film Jeans, which starred Prashanth and Aishwarya Rai. The soundtrack was very popular.
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Star Movies
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Zee Cafe
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Zee Studio
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Star World
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Absolutely Everybody by Vanessa Amorosi was used as the theme song for Star World, a popular television channel. The song's upbeat and energetic melody made it a fitting choice for channel branding.
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Khamoshi the musical
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Astitwa
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Guddi
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Tumko naa bhool payenge
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Khamoshi: The Musical (1996) features a deaf and mute couple (played by Nana Patekar and Seema Biswas) and centers around their child and music. The movie explores themes of love, silence, and communication through church music. The other options don't match this description.
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R D Burman-Kumar Sanu
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Nadeem Shravan-Kumar Sanu
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Anu Malik-Sonu Nigam
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Jatin Lalit-Kumar Sanu
A
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The song "Ek ladki ko dekha to aisa laga" from the film "1942: A Love Story" (1994) was composed by R.D. Burman and sung by Kumar Sanu. This was one of R.D. Burman's final compositions before his death and became a massive hit.
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Mausam and Escape
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Ringa Ringa
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Paper Planes
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Take you there
D
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Among these options, "Take You There" by Sean Kingston does not appear in the Slumdog Millionaire soundtrack. The film's soundtrack features "Paper Planes" by M.I.A., "Ringa Ringa" (based on "Choli Ke Peeche"), and "Mausam and Escape" (instrumental), but not "Take You There".
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Love Love Love
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Afsana Pyar Ka
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Dil
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Mela
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Sarfarosh
C
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'Khambe Jaisi Khadi hai' is a popular dance number from the 1990 film 'Dil', starring Madhuri Dixit and Aamir Khan. The song's catchy rhythm and memorable choreography made it an instant hit and remains one of the most recognizable songs from that era.
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1942 A Love Story
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1976
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Virasat
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Trimurti
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Laadla
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'Rim Jhim Rim Jhim, Rum Jhum' is a beautiful romantic song from the 1994 film '1942 A Love Story', starring Anil Kapoor and Manisha Koirala. The song was sung by Kumar Sanu and Kavita Krishnamurthy and is remembered for its melodic composition and romantic lyrics.
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Naam
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Yalgaar
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Aatish
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Parampara
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Vishwatma
B
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The song 'Ho Jata hai kaise pyar na jaane koi' is from the 1991 Bollywood film Yalgaar. This romantic track was sung by Kumar Sanu and composed by Viju Shah. Naam, Aatish, Parampara, and Vishwatma were other films featuring similar music composers but this specific song belongs to Yalgaar.
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Rudaali
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Morning Raaga
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Mitr
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Saagar
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Lekin
E
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'Yara Sili Sili' is a Rajasthani folk song from the film 'Lekin...' (1990), sung by Lata Mangeshkar. It was composed by Hridayanath Mangeshkar and features authentic Rajasthani folk music elements.
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Ajnaabe
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Paheli
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Deewar
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Ek Ajnaabe
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Eklavya
D
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'Tere Liye Meri Saanse' is a romantic song from the movie 'Ek Ajnabi' (2004), sung by Alka Yagnik and Udit Narayan. The film starred Bobby Deol and Kareena Kapoor.
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Heer Ranjha
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Razia Sultan
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Soni Mahiwaal
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Rudaali
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Pukaar
B
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'Aa Dile Nadaan' is a classical song from the historical film 'Razia Sultan' (1983), sung by Lata Mangeshkar. The film was based on the life of Delhi Sultan Razia Sultana.
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Namak Halal
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Lawaris
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Sharabi
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Shakti
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Coolie
C
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The song 'Manzilein Apni Jagah Hai Raaste Apni Jagah' is from the 1984 film Sharabi starring Amitabh Bachchan. This was one of the popular songs from that movie.