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Indian Music and Artists

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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

Which independent film's soundtrack features the song "Dil Chahta Hai" composed by Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy?

  1. Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara

  2. Dil Chahta Hai

  3. Rang De Basanti

  4. 3 Idiots
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The title track "Dil Chahta Hai" from the 2001 film of the same name was composed by Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy.

Multiple choice

Which independent film features the song "Mora Saiyaan" sung by the versatile singer Rekha Bhardwaj?

  1. Udaan

  2. Gangs of Wasseypur

  3. Lootera

  4. The Lunchbox
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Rekha Bhardwaj's soulful rendition of "Mora Saiyaan" is a highlight of the 2010 film "Udaan".

Multiple choice

Who composed the music for the 2015 film "Dum Laga Ke Haisha"?

  1. Amit Trivedi

  2. Vishal Bhardwaj

  3. Sneha Khanwalkar

  4. Clinton Cerejo
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Amit Trivedi created the vibrant and nostalgic score for "Dum Laga Ke Haisha".

Multiple choice

Which independent film's soundtrack features the song "Manjha" composed by Amit Trivedi?

  1. Kai Po Che!

  2. Lootera

  3. Queen

  4. Masaan
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Amit Trivedi's energetic composition "Manjha" is part of the soundtrack of the 2013 film "Kai Po Che!"

Multiple choice

Who composed the music for the 2018 film "October"?

  1. Shantanu Moitra

  2. Amit Trivedi

  3. A.R. Rahman

  4. Sneha Khanwalkar
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Shantanu Moitra composed the delicate and emotional score for "October".

Multiple choice

Which independent film features the song "Ghoomar" composed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali?

  1. Bajirao Mastani

  2. Padmaavat

  3. Goliyon Ki Raasleela Ram-Leela

  4. Black
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Sanjay Leela Bhansali composed the majestic "Ghoomar" for the 2018 film "Padmaavat".

Multiple choice

Who composed the music for the 2016 film "Pink"?

  1. Amit Trivedi

  2. A.R. Rahman

  3. Vishal Bhardwaj

  4. Sneha Khanwalkar
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Amit Trivedi created the powerful and evocative score for "Pink".

Multiple choice

Which independent film's soundtrack features the song "Ae Dil Hai Mushkil" composed by Pritam?

  1. Ae Dil Hai Mushkil

  2. Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani

  3. Tamasha

  4. Rockstar
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Pritam composed the title track "Ae Dil Hai Mushkil" for the 2016 film of the same name.

Multiple choice

Which award is given to the best song of the year?

  1. Filmfare Award

  2. Zee Cine Award

  3. National Film Award

  4. Mirchi Music Award
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

The Mirchi Music Award is given to the best song of the year.

Multiple choice

Which award is given to the best music video of the year?

  1. Filmfare Award

  2. Zee Cine Award

  3. National Film Award

  4. Mirchi Music Award
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

The Mirchi Music Award is given to the best music video of the year.

Multiple choice

Which of the following films is known for its iconic song 'Pyar Hua Iqrar Hua'?

  1. Shree 420

  2. Barsaat

  3. Awara

  4. Sangam
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The song 'Pyar Hua Iqrar Hua' from the film Shree 420, composed by Shankar-Jaikishan and sung by Lata Mangeshkar and Mukesh, became a timeless classic.

Multiple choice

Which of the following films is known for its iconic song 'Mere Sapno Ki Rani'?

  1. Aradhana

  2. Amar Prem

  3. Bobby

  4. Silsila
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The song 'Mere Sapno Ki Rani' from the film Aradhana, composed by S.D. Burman and sung by Kishore Kumar, became a timeless classic.

Multiple choice

Which of the following films is known for its iconic song 'Ek Pyar Ka Nagma Hai'?

  1. Shor

  2. Silsila

  3. Bobby

  4. Amar Prem
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The song 'Ek Pyar Ka Nagma Hai' from the film Shor, composed by R.D. Burman and sung by Lata Mangeshkar and Kishore Kumar, became a timeless classic.

Multiple choice

Which of the following films is known for its iconic song 'Zindagi Ek Safar Hai Suhana'?

  1. Andaz

  2. Sangam

  3. Aradhana

  4. Bobby
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The song 'Zindagi Ek Safar Hai Suhana' from the film Andaz, composed by Shankar-Jaikishan and sung by Kishore Kumar, became a timeless classic.

Multiple choice

Which of the following films is known for its iconic song 'Khaike Paan Banaraswala'?

  1. Don

  2. Deewaar

  3. Sholay

  4. Trishul
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The song 'Khaike Paan Banaraswala' from the film Don, composed by Kalyanji-Anandji and sung by Kishore Kumar, became a timeless classic.