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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gogaland
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chal shakira
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no kaida
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kay faida
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Satyam
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Andhravala
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Maska
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Idiot
A
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Music director Chakri received the National Film Award for Best Male Playback Singer for the song 'Satyam' from the movie 'Satyam' (2003). This was a significant recognition for his singing debut. The other films listed (Andhravala, Maska, Idiot) are Telugu films but not the ones associated with this award.
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Mani sharma
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M.M.Keeravani
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Koti
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Chakri
D
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Chakri was the music director for the Telugu film 'Maska' (2009) starring Ram. Chakri was a well-known music composer in Telugu cinema. The other options - Mani Sharma, M.M. Keeravani, and Koti - are also prominent music directors but not associated with Maska.
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kumar sanu
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abhijit
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kishor
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yahsaan ali
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Ameya
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Chetan
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Shubham
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Sanil
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Samajavaragamana
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Sirivennela
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Swarnakamalam
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Rudra Veena
C
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This is a Telugu-language question asking about the film containing the song 'Aakasam lo aashala harivillu' (Rainbow in the sky). The correct film is 'Swarnakamalam' (1988), a Telugu drama starring Venkatesh and Bhanupriya.
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Srutilayalu
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Subhalekha
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Siri Siri Muvva
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Saagara Sangamam
D
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This Telugu song 'Mounamelanoi ee marapu raani reyi' (This silence is not an unbreakable vow) is from the 1983 film 'Saagara Sangamam' (The Confluence with the Sea), starring Kamal Haasan and Jayaprada.
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Venky(Dil Chahta hai)
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Gautam(Mukhda piya ka)
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Shruti(Saiyaan dil mei)
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Karthik(Oooo..)
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Kular(never heard any...)
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Fugre(do dil....pata nahi kaunse??)
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jatin-lalit
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nadeem-shravan
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vishal-shekhar
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salim-suleiman
D
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Salim-Sulaiman composed the background music score for the 2006 film Fanaa, starring Aamir Khan and Kajol. While Jatin-Lalit, Nadeem-Shravan, and Vishal-Shekhar are all famous Bollywood composer duos, they were not involved in this particular film's background music.
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Mohd. Rafi
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Kishor Kumar
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Manna De
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Talat Mahmood
C
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The male singer of 'Ye Raat Bheegi Bheegi' from the film Chori Chori (1956) is Manna Dey. This song is known for its complex musical arrangement and was offered to other singers like Rafi and Kishore Kumar, but they declined due to its challenging composition. Manna Dey's classical training made him ideal for this masterpiece.
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saleem-suleiman
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shankar-eshan-loy
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Bappi-tutul
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ismail darbar
C
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Sarkar Raj (2008) was composed by Bappi Lahiri and his son Tutul Lahiri. The option 'Bappi-tutul' correctly represents this father-son duo who collaborated on the film's soundtrack. Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy, Salim-Sulaiman, and Ismail Darbar were not the composers for this particular film.
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Mohd. Rafi
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C. Ramchandra
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Mukesh
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Chitalker
D
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Chitalkar (actually C. Ramchandra's pseudonym) sang the male version of 'Shola jo bhadke, Dil mera dhadke' from the film 'Albela' (1951). This is a classic Bollywood song. Mohammed Rafi, C. Ramchandra (credited), and Mukesh were not the male singers for this particular song.
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D
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risk
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waisa bhi hotha hai
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plan
C
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Kailash Kher sang his first Bollywood song 'Allah Ke Bande' in the film 'Waisa Bhi Hota Hai' (2003). This song marked his debut in the Hindi film industry and launched his successful career as a playback singer. 'D', 'Risk', and 'Plan' are not related to his debut.
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Kavita krishnamurty
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Sadhna Sargam
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Hemlata
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Usha Mangeshker
C
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Hemlata sang the female version of 'Ankhiyon Ke Jharokhon Se' from the film 'Ankhiyon Ke Jharokhon Se' (1978). This song became one of her most famous renditions. Kavita Krishnamurthy, Sadhna Sargam, and Usha Mangeshkar were not the singers for this particular song.
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shankar mahadevan
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sonu nigam
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adnan sami
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shaan
C
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Adnan Sami sang 'Mera Jahaan' in 'Taare Zameen Par' (2007). This was a special appearance by Adnan Sami in the film composed by Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy. Shankar Mahadevan, Sonu Nigam, and Shaan were not the singers for this particular song.