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  1. Which 2009 comedy-drama about engineering students, directed by Rajkumar Hirani, became one of the highest-grossing Indian films of its decade?
    A. Student of the Year B. Dil Chahta Hai C. 3 Idiots D. Chhichhore
  2. What term describes a catchy, stand-alone dance number in a Bollywood film, often featuring a special guest performer?
    A. An item number B. A montage C. A ballad D. A reprise
  3. In Dangal, Mahavir Singh Phogat trains his daughters Geeta and who?
    A. Vinesh B. Ritu C. Sangeeta D. Babita
  4. On which TV series did Shah Rukh Khan first become famous?
    A. Circus B. Buniyaad C. Hum Log D. Fauji
  5. Which 1946 Indian film became the first from India to win a top prize (the Grand Prix) at the Cannes Film Festival?
    A. Do Bigha Zamin B. Mother India C. Awaara D. Neecha Nagar
  6. What was music composer R. D. Burman's popular nickname?
    A. Pancham B. Dada C. Guru D. Chacha
  7. In Andhadhun, Ayushmann Khurrana's pianist pretends to be what?
    A. Deaf B. Mute C. Paralysed D. Blind
  8. What was Kishore Kumar's real name?
    A. Ashok Kumar Ganguly B. Anoop Kumar Ganguly C. Abhas Kumar Ganguly D. Amit Kumar Ganguly
  9. Which veteran actress is often referred to as one of Bollywood's original 'Dream Girls'?
    A. Hema Malini B. Sridevi C. Rekha D. Madhuri Dixit
  10. What is the name of the headless villain in Stree 2 (2024)?
    A. Munjya B. Bhediya C. Stree D. Sarkata
  11. What is the name of India's highest honor in cinema, awarded for lifetime achievement and named after a pioneering filmmaker?
    A. The Bharat Ratna B. The Sangeet Natak Award C. The Dadasaheb Phalke Award D. The Padma Shri
  12. Who played flight attendant Neerja Bhanot in Neerja?
    A. Alia Bhatt B. Anushka Sharma C. Kangana Ranaut D. Sonam Kapoor
  13. Which Mumbai suburb is home to a large complex of film studios and is closely associated with Bollywood production?
    A. Marine Drive B. Juhu Beach C. Film City, Goregaon D. Bandra
  14. Which actress plays Rani in Queen (2014)?
    A. Taapsee Pannu B. Kangana Ranaut C. Vidya Balan D. Anushka Sharma
  15. Which legendary singer is Lata Mangeshkar's younger sister?
    A. Usha Uthup B. Asha Bhosle C. Geeta Dutt D. Shreya Ghoshal
  16. Which decade is often referred to as the 'Golden Age of Bollywood'?
    A. The 2000s B. The 1980s C. The 1950s D. The 1920s
  17. Which Indian music composer became internationally famous for the song 'Jai Ho' from Slumdog Millionaire?
    A. A.R. Rahman B. Vishal Bhardwaj C. Pritam D. Shankar Mahadevan
  18. What is the subtitle of Brahmāstra Part One (2022)?
    A. Parvati B. Dev C. Astraverse D. Shiva
  19. Which trio of actors, all sharing the surname Khan, dominated Bollywood from the 1990s onward?
    A. Fardeen Khan, Zayed Khan, and Arbaaz Khan B. Shah Rukh Khan, Salman Khan, and Aamir Khan C. Feroz Khan, Sanjay Khan, and Akbar Khan D. Saif Ali Khan, Irrfan Khan, and Imran Khan
  20. What was Dilip Kumar's real name?
    A. Abbas Ali Khan B. Hamid Ali Khan C. Muhammad Yusuf Khan D. Harihar Jariwala
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Answer key – Bollywood (Set 1)

  1. C. 3 Idiots – 3 Idiots (2009), starring Aamir Khan, R. Madhavan and Sharman Joshi, criticises pressure in India's education system. Its phrase 'All is well' became famous. The character Phunsukh Wangdu was inspired by Ladakh's innovator Sonam Wangchuk.
  2. A. An item number – An 'item number' is a catchy dance song, often not related to the story, usually performed by a guest star. Famous examples include 'Munni Badnaam Hui' and 'Sheila Ki Jawani'. Helen was a famous dancer of such songs in the 1960s and 70s.
  3. D. Babita – In Dangal, wrestler Mahavir Singh Phogat trains his daughters, Geeta and Babita, who became champions. Geeta won India's first Commonwealth Games gold in women's wrestling in 2010. Fatima Sana Shaikh played Geeta.
  4. D. Fauji – Shah Rukh Khan first became famous through the TV series Fauji (1989), playing army cadet Abhimanyu Rai. He also starred in Circus. He moved from Delhi to Mumbai to begin his film career.
  5. D. Neecha Nagar – Neecha Nagar (1946), directed by Chetan Anand, shared the Grand Prix at the first Cannes Film Festival. It was about the gap between the rich and the poor. Its background score was the first film work of sitar maestro Ravi Shankar.
  6. A. Pancham – R.D. Burman was nicknamed 'Pancham' because, as a child, he cried in the fifth musical note (Pa). He composed hits for Sholay and Amar Prem. He was the son of composer S.D. Burman.
  7. D. Blind – In Andhadhun (2018), Ayushmann Khurrana plays Akash, a pianist who pretends to be blind and accidentally witnesses a murder. Ayushmann won the National Award for Best Actor. Tabu played the villain.
  8. C. Abhas Kumar Ganguly – Kishore Kumar was born Abhas Kumar Ganguly in Khandwa, Madhya Pradesh. He was a singer, actor and comedian, famous for yodelling. He won eight Filmfare awards for Best Male Singer, a record.
  9. A. Hema Malini – Hema Malini is called the 'Dream Girl', after her 1977 film Dream Girl. She starred as Basanti in Sholay and married co-star Dharmendra. She is also a trained Bharatanatyam dancer and a Member of Parliament.
  10. D. Sarkata – In Stree 2 (2024), the villain is Sarkata, a headless ghost who kidnaps modern women. Stree 2 became one of the highest-grossing Hindi films. It is part of Maddock Films' horror-comedy universe.
  11. C. The Dadasaheb Phalke Award – The Dadasaheb Phalke Award is Indian cinema's highest honour, given for lifetime contribution. It is named after Dadasaheb Phalke, the 'Father of Indian Cinema'. Recipients include Raj Kapoor, Lata Mangeshkar and Amitabh Bachchan.
  12. D. Sonam Kapoor – Sonam Kapoor played Neerja Bhanot, a flight attendant who saved passengers during the 1986 hijacking of Pan Am Flight 73. Neerja received the Ashoka Chakra, India's highest peacetime gallantry award.
  13. C. Film City, Goregaon – Film City in Goregaon, Mumbai, officially called Dadasaheb Phalke Chitranagari, was set up by the Maharashtra government in 1977. It covers over 500 acres, with sets for films and TV serials.
  14. B. Kangana Ranaut – Kangana Ranaut plays Rani, a shy Delhi girl whose fiancé cancels their wedding, in Queen (2014). She won the National Award for Best Actress. Vikas Bahl directed the film.
  15. B. Asha Bhosle – Asha Bhosle is Lata Mangeshkar's younger sister. Known for her versatility, she has recorded thousands of songs, entering the Guinness World Records in 2011 as the most recorded artist in music history.
  16. C. The 1950s – The 1950s are often called Bollywood's Golden Age, with classics like Pyaasa, Mother India, Awaara and Do Bigha Zamin. Filmmakers like Raj Kapoor, Guru Dutt, Bimal Roy and Mehboob Khan made socially meaningful films then.
  17. A. A.R. Rahman – A.R. Rahman won two Oscars in 2009, for Slumdog Millionaire's score and the song 'Jai Ho', shared with lyricist Gulzar. He is known as the 'Mozart of Madras'. His first film was Mani Ratnam's Roja (1992).
  18. D. Shiva – Brahmāstra Part One: Shiva (2022), directed by Ayan Mukerji, stars Ranbir Kapoor as Shiva, a DJ who discovers a connection with fire. It begins the 'Astraverse'. Amitabh Bachchan also stars.
  19. B. Shah Rukh Khan, Salman Khan, and Aamir Khan – Shah Rukh, Salman and Aamir Khan, all born in 1965, have dominated Bollywood since the 1990s. They are often called the 'Three Khans'. Each has delivered many of the highest-grossing Hindi films.
  20. C. Muhammad Yusuf Khan – Dilip Kumar was born Muhammad Yusuf Khan in Peshawar (now Pakistan). Actress Devika Rani gave him his screen name. He received both the Dadasaheb Phalke Award and Pakistan's Nishan-e-Imtiaz.