Actors
I am a superstar. My dad also worked in Bollywood and was part of well known writer duo.My first movie was 'Biwi Ho to Aisi' in which I played brother in law to the character played by Rekha. Who am I?
Salman Khan
My real name is Shree Amma Yanger Ayyapan. I am regarded as the first female superstar of Indian cinema. I have worked in Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Hindi & Kannada films. My first adult role came at age 13 in which I played a step mother to an actor 13 years older to me. Who am I?
Sridevi
This Gulzar film dealt with the subject of Sikh insurgency in the '80s.
Maachis
Name Aamir Khan’s character in the Oscar-nominated film 'Lagaan.'
Bhuvan
Which was the first film in which Amitabh and Jaya Bachchan worked together?
1. Guddi
2. Milli
3. Abhimaan
4. Zanjeer
Guddi
Delivering more than a 100 popular movies over decades, this popular Bollywood actor never received a filmfare award in the 'Best Actor' category.
1. Dilip Kumar
2. Rajesh Khanna
3. Dharmendra
4. Amitabh Bachchan
Dharmendra
Mumtaz Jehan Begum Dehlavi was better known in the Hindi film world as
1. Helen
2. Tabu
3. Madhubala
4. Waheeda Rehman
Madhubala
Hrishikesh Mukherjee made the cult comedy "Golmaal" about a guy who lies to save his job when he is caught watching a game and has to keep lying to hide the lie including creating a fictitious twin brother. In the movie , when Ramprasad (Amol Palekar) meets Amitabh Bachchan at the studios, which movie is Amitabh shooting for?
1. Don
2. Jurmana
3. Trishul
4. Chupke Chupke
Jurmana
Which profession does Sanjay Dutt fake in Lage Raho Munnabhai?
History Professor
Which famous director made his acting debut in 'Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge'?
Karan Johar
1940s: This actor started his acting career unexpectedly with the 1936 movie 'Jeevan Naiyya' opposite Devika Rani. He went on to become one of the most celebrated actors of Indian Cinema giving hits like 'Kismet', 'Achhut Kanya' and 'Mahal'. Who is he?
Ashok Kumar
In 1955 I played a chorus girl in the song "Mur mur ke na dekh mur mur ke". I was part of first Sindhi film 'Abaana'. I am still known for my trademark look inspired by Audrey Hepburn. I was also known as the 'mystery girl'. Who am I?
Sadhana
Man, Woman and Child is a novel by Erich Segal. The Bollywood adaptation, released in the 80s, was a remake of the Malayalam film Olangal which was based on the novel. What was the name of this movie?
Masoom
Vishal Bhardwaj’s film 'Haider' is based on which Shakespearean play?
Othello
Macbeth
Hamlet
Midsummer's Night Dream
Hamlet
Shehenshah is one of the most iconic movies of Bollywood history. Who wrote the original story of Shehenshah?
Jaya Bachchan
My real name was Shamsher. My first film was Jeewan Jyoti. After a number of flop films, I completed transformed my style in 1953 with a film by Naseer Hussain. I was called the Elvis Presley of India. Who am I?
Shammi Kapoor
This famous actress is known for her performances in films in a variety of genres including art films. She has earned high praise for natural acting, and many awards including five wins of the National Film Award for Best Actress. My father is a well known writer who has written the lyrics for many films including Haqeeqat. Who am I?
Shabana Azmi
This film was a satire on the politics of Indira Gandhi and her son Sanjay & was banned by the Indian Government during the Emergency. Name the film.
1. Aandhi
2. Emergency
3. Kissa Kursi Ka
4. Indira
Kissa Kursi Ka
His was a journey – from love to malice and redemption from worldly ties – that was truly uplifting to behold.
I was part of a film that was released in 1965 based on a novel by R.K Narayan. I was played by an actor who was directed by his brother in this movie. Which character am I? Which movie.
Raju Guide, Guide
X is a 1981 best-selling pop album that charted in 14 countries and became the best-selling Asian pop record to-date & was the first non-soundtrack album to become a major success across South Asia. Identify the song
Disco Deewane
My real name was Yudhistir. Before films, I was a radio presenter at BBC. My films have won multiple awards at different film festivals. One of the roles for which I received worldwide appreciation was essaying the role of a rickshaw puller. My son also is an actor in the Indian film Industry.
Balraj Sahni
My real name is Vera Sunder Singh. I have only acted in 7 films during my entire life which were all directed by the same director. Despite being a highly talented actress, my anglicised accent did not click well with the Indian audience. Who am I?
Priya Rajvansh
Kishore Kumar apparently made this movie to evade taxes, hoping it would fail commercially, but it was extremely successful. Name the movie.
Chalti Ka Naam Gaadi
Watching this virtuous wife turn into a hopeless alcoholic in the hope of enticing her wayward husband left us all with an aching heart. The film was released in 1962.
The actress who played this role won the best actress award for this role even though she was nominated for two other films. Name the character & movie
Choti Bahu, Sahib Biwi Aur Ghulam
Nominated in the Best Foreign film category at the Oscars, Mother India lost to:
1. Casablanca
2. Nights of the Cabiria
3. Gone with Wind
4. Dragons
Nights of the Cabiria