Personalities
Which actress declined the lead role in Mother India because she did not want to play the mother of her future husband, Sunil Dutt?
Who is Meena Kumari?
This legendary poet wrote the lyrics for the iconic song "Kabhi Kabhie Mere Dil Mein."
Who is Sahir Ludhianvi?
Which 1957 film was the first Indian film to be nominated for an Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film?
What is Mother India?
Which film took nearly 14 years to complete, finally releasing in 1972 after the death of its director
What is Pakeezah?
What was the first Indian "talkie" film, released in 1931?
What is Alam Ara?
This actor holds the record for the most Filmfare Best Actor wins (8), sharing the record with Shah Rukh Khan.
Who is Dilip Kumar?
This lyricist, often associated with R.D. Burman, wrote "Tujhse Naraz Nahin Zindagi" from Masoom.
Who is Gulzar?
Dilip Kumar’s real name is Yusuf Khan. Who was the actress/producer credited with giving him his screen name?
Who is Devika Rani?
Amjad Khan was not the first choice for Gabbar Singh in Sholay. Who was the actor originally cast?
Who is Danny Denzongpa?
which 1984 film is considered India's first 3D film?
What is My Dear Kuttichathan? (Released in Hindi as Chhota Chetan)
Which legendary singer famously refused to accept any more Filmfare awards after 1969 to allow new talent to have a chance?
Who is Lata Mangeshkar?
Which lyricist wrote the hauntingly beautiful songs for Pakeezah, though he passed away before the film's delayed release
Who is Majrooh Sultanpuri (or Kaifi Azmi/Kaif Bhopali)?
This actress, known as the "First Lady of Indian Cinema," was the very first recipient of the Dadasaheb Phalke Award in 1969.
Who is Devika Rani?
For the film Zanjeer, the role of Vijay was rejected by Dev Anand and Raj Kumar before it went to a then-struggling Amitabh Bachchan. Which legendary "chocolate hero" also turned it down?
Who is Rajesh Khanna?
Directed by B.R. Chopra, this 1969 suspense thriller is famous for having absolutely no songs, which was revolutionary for the time.
What is Ittefaq?
Before becoming a legendary director, he worked as an assistant to David Lean during the filming of Lawrence of Arabia.
Who is Hrishikesh Mukherjee?
This poet, who wrote "Ae Mere Watan Ke Logon," famously refused to take any royalty for the patriotic song.
Who is Kavi Pradeep?
This 1970 Raj Kapoor epic was the first Indian film to feature two intervals due to its nearly 4-hour length.
What is Mera Naam Joker?
In 1960, Mughal-e-Azam was completed at a cost of roughly $3 Million (Rs. 1.5 Crores). How many years did it take to complete the production?
What is 14 years? (1946 to 1960).
Which 1987 silent film (no dialogue or songs) starring Kamal Haasan relied entirely on background score and sound effects?
What is Pushpak
his director made his debut with the film Aag (1948) at the age of just 24
Who is Raj Kapoor
Before becoming a lyricist, this poet was a motor mechanic in a Mumbai garage
Who is Gulzar?
Dilip Kumar and Raj Kapoor appeared together in only one film throughout their careers. Name this 1949 hit.
What is Andaz?
Despite being a massive hit and critically acclaimed, which 1975 film famously won only one Filmfare Award (for Best Editing)?
What is Sholay?
This actor, known for his deep voice, famously dubbed for the character of "Mufasa" in the Hindi version of Disney's The Lion King.
Who is Shah Rukh Khan?