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Bollywood Flashcards

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What is Bollywood?

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Bollywood is the Hindi-language film industry based in Mumbai, India.

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In which decade did Bollywood begin to emerge as a prominent film industry?

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The 1930s.

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What was the first full-length Indian feature film?

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Raja Harishchandra.

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Who directed the first Indian feature film?

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Dadasaheb Phalke.

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Which film is considered the first sound film in India?

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Alam Ara.

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True or False: Bollywood films are primarily made in the Bengali language.

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False.

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What is the significance of the 1950s and 1960s for Bollywood?

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This period is known as the Golden Age of Bollywood cinema.

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Name one iconic Bollywood film from the 1970s.

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Sholay.

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Which actor is often referred to as the ‘King of Bollywood’?

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Shah Rukh Khan.

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What major global event in the 1990s influenced Bollywood films?

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The liberalization of the Indian economy.

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Fill in the blank: The term ‘Bollywood’ is a portmanteau of ‘Bombay’ and ______.

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Hollywood.

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Who is known as the ‘Mother of Indian Cinema’?

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Fatma Begum.

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What genre is most commonly associated with Bollywood films?

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Musical.

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True or False: Bollywood films typically have a runtime of less than 90 minutes.

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False.

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Which Bollywood film won the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film in 2009?

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Slumdog Millionaire.

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What is the primary language used in Bollywood films?

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Hindi.

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Which actress is known as the ‘Dream Girl’ of Bollywood?

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Hema Malini.

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What are ‘item numbers’ in Bollywood?

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Songs featuring a guest performer, often meant to attract attention.

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Fill in the blank: The famous Bollywood film festival is known as the ______.

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Cannes Film Festival.

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Which Bollywood actor is famous for his roles in action films in the 90s?

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Akshay Kumar.

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What is the typical structure of a Bollywood film?

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A mix of romance, drama, and musical numbers.

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Who is the famous music composer duo known for their work in Bollywood?

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Laxmikant-Pyarelal.

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What does the term ‘masala film’ refer to?

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A film that blends multiple genres and elements.

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True or False: Bollywood films rarely address social issues.

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False.

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Which film is credited with starting the trend of romantic comedies in Bollywood?

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Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge.

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What does the term ‘Bollywood’ specifically refer to?

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The Hindi-language film industry.

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Who was the first female superstar of Bollywood?

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Sridevi.

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Which Bollywood film is based on the life of a famous Indian cricketer?

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MS Dhoni: The Untold Story.

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Fill in the blank: The largest film industry in India by revenue is ______.

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Bollywood.

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What is the role of a ‘playback singer’ in Bollywood?

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To provide the singing voice for actors in films.

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Which actress won the Best Actress award at the Oscars for her role in a Bollywood film?

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None, as Bollywood films are not typically nominated for Oscars.

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What is the significance of the Filmfare Awards?

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They are one of the oldest and most prestigious film awards in India.

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Which Bollywood film is known for its iconic song ‘Chaiyya Chaiyya’?

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Dil Se.

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True or False: Bollywood films are only popular in India.

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False.

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Which actress is often referred to as the ‘Queen of Bollywood’?

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Kangana Ranaut.

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What is the primary audience for Bollywood films?

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The Indian diaspora and global audiences interested in Indian culture.

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Who was the first Bollywood actor to gain international fame?

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Raj Kapoor.

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What is a ‘Bollywood blockbuster’?

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A film that performs exceptionally well at the box office.

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Fill in the blank: The Bollywood film industry is centered in ______.

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Mumbai.

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What is the significance of the song-and-dance sequences in Bollywood films?

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They are integral to the storytelling and entertainment value.

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Which Bollywood film features the famous line ‘All is well’?

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3 Idiots.

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42
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True or False: Bollywood has a significant influence on popular culture in India.

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True.

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What role did the British colonial period play in the development of Bollywood?

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It influenced themes and storytelling in early Indian cinema.

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Who is known for his philanthropic work in addition to his acting career in Bollywood?

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Shah Rukh Khan.

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What is the impact of streaming platforms on Bollywood?

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They have expanded the audience and changed distribution methods.

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Fill in the blank: The rise of ______ in the 2000s transformed Bollywood’s global reach.

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Digital media.

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47
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Which Bollywood film is known for its portrayal of the Indian independence movement?

48
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Who is the famous Bollywood director known for films like ‘Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham’?

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Karan Johar.

49
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What is a common theme in many Bollywood films?

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Family and love.

50
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True or False: Bollywood films often include elements of traditional Indian culture.

51
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Who is considered the father of Indian cinema?

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Dadasaheb Phalke

52
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Which Bollywood director is known for the film ‘Lagaan’?

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Ashutosh Gowariker

53
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True or False: Satyajit Ray is a prominent Bollywood director.

54
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Fill in the blank: The director of ‘Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge’ is _______.

A

Aditya Chopra

55
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Which director is famous for the ‘Dhoom’ franchise?

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Sanjay Gadhvi

56
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What is the primary role of a film director?

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To oversee the creative aspects of a film and direct the actors’ performances.

57
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Which director is known for the film ‘Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham’?

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Karan Johar

58
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Multiple choice: Which of the following directors is known for social issue films? A) Rajkumar Hirani B) Rohit Shetty C) Karan Johar

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A) Rajkumar Hirani

59
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True or False: Rajkumar Hirani directed ‘3 Idiots’.

60
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Who directed the critically acclaimed film ‘Paan Singh Tomar’?

A

Tigmanshu Dhulia

61
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Fill in the blank: The director of ‘Gully Boy’ is _______.

A

Zoya Akhtar

62
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Which film did director Sanjay Leela Bhansali win national awards for?

63
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What genre is director Anurag Kashyap particularly known for?

A

Independent and dark cinema.

64
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Who directed the blockbuster film ‘Bajrangi Bhaijaan’?

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Kabir Khan

65
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Multiple choice: Which director is known for his unique storytelling style in films like ‘Masaan’? A) Neeraj Ghaywan B) Karan Johar C) Sanjay Leela Bhansali

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A) Neeraj Ghaywan

66
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True or False: Imtiaz Ali is known for romantic films.

67
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Which director is famous for making films with strong female leads, such as ‘Queen’?

A

Vikas Bahl

68
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Fill in the blank: The director of ‘Chennai Express’ is _______.

A

Rohit Shetty

69
Q

Who directed the movie ‘Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara’?

A

Zoya Akhtar

70
Q

What is the significance of the Filmfare Awards in Bollywood?

A

They are one of the oldest and most prestigious film awards in India.

71
Q

Who is known as the ‘King of Bollywood’?

A

Shah Rukh Khan

72
Q

Which actress is known for her role in ‘Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge’?

73
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True or False: Aamir Khan is known for his film ‘Lagaan’.

74
Q

Fill in the blank: Deepika Padukone made her Bollywood debut in the film _____ (2006).

A

Om Shanti Om

75
Q

Which actor starred in the movie ‘Kabir Singh’?

A

Shahid Kapoor

76
Q

What is the profession of Priyanka Chopra?

A

Actress and singer

77
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Who directed the film ‘3 Idiots’?

A

Rajkumar Hirani

78
Q

True or False: Salman Khan is known for his philanthropic work.

79
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Which actress is known for her role in ‘Bajrangi Bhaijaan’?

A

Kareena Kapoor Khan

80
Q

Who is the lead actor in the film ‘Dangal’?

A

Aamir Khan

81
Q

Fill in the blank: The actress who won the Filmfare Award for Best Actress in 2020 is _____ (first name).

82
Q

Which actor is famous for his role in the ‘Baahubali’ series?

83
Q

What is the real name of the actor known as ‘Ranveer Singh’?

A

Ranveer Singh Bhavnani

84
Q

True or False: Alia Bhatt is the daughter of filmmaker Mahesh Bhatt.

85
Q

Who is the highest-paid actress in Bollywood as of 2023?

A

Deepika Padukone

86
Q

Which actor played the role of ‘Piku’ in the film ‘Piku’?

A

Amitabh Bachchan

87
Q

What is the genre of the film ‘Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara’?

A

Drama/Comedy

88
Q

Fill in the blank: Hrithik Roshan is known for his dancing skills and starred in _____ (film series).

89
Q

Who is known as the ‘Queen of Bollywood’?

A

Kangana Ranaut

90
Q

Which actress starred alongside Shah Rukh Khan in ‘Chennai Express’?

A

Deepika Padukone

91
Q

True or False: Akshay Kumar primarily stars in action films.

92
Q

What is the nickname of actor Hrithik Roshan?

93
Q

Who directed the movie ‘Chhichhore’?

A

Nitesh Tiwari

94
Q

Fill in the blank: The film ‘Bajrangi Bhaijaan’ features _____ (actor) in the lead role.

A

Salman Khan

95
Q

Which actress made her mark in Bollywood with the film ‘Barfi!’?

A

Priyanka Chopra

96
Q

Who is known for the film series ‘Golmaal’?

A

Ajay Devgn

97
Q

True or False: Sonakshi Sinha is the daughter of veteran actor Shatrughan Sinha.

98
Q

What is the profession of Ranbir Kapoor?

99
Q

Fill in the blank: _____ (actress) is known for her role in the film ‘Kabir Singh’.

A

Kiara Advani

100
Q

Which actor is famous for his role in ‘Padmaavat’?

A

Ranveer Singh

101
Q

Who won the National Film Award for Best Actor in 2021?

A

Ajay Devgn

102
Q

True or False: Taapsee Pannu is known for her roles in social issue films.

103
Q

What is the birth name of the actress known as ‘Madhuri Dixit’?

A

Madhuri Dixit Nene

104
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Which actor starred in the film ‘War’?

A

Hrithik Roshan

105
Q

Fill in the blank: _____ (actor) is known for his comedy films and is often seen in ‘Housefull’ series.

A

Akshay Kumar

106
Q

Who is the leading actress in the film ‘Raazi’?

A

Alia Bhatt

107
Q

True or False: Sridevi was one of the most iconic actresses in Bollywood.

108
Q

What is the main theme of the film ‘Queen’?

A

Self-discovery and empowerment

109
Q

Who is known for the film ‘Kahaani’?

A

Vidya Balan

110
Q

Fill in the blank: ‘Gully Boy’ stars _____ (actor) in the lead role.

A

Ranveer Singh

111
Q

Which actress is also a successful producer and director?

A

Priyanka Chopra

112
Q

True or False: Varun Dhawan made his Bollywood debut with ‘Student of the Year’.

113
Q

What is the nickname of Shahid Kapoor?

114
Q

Who directed the film ‘Dilwale’?

A

Rohit Shetty

115
Q

Fill in the blank: _____ (actor) is best known for his role in ‘Chakdey India’.

A

Shah Rukh Khan

116
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Which actress is known for her work in both Bollywood and Hollywood?

A

Priyanka Chopra

117
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Who starred in the movie ‘Kabir Singh’?

A

Shahid Kapoor

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