Indian Cinema Flashcards
What year is considered significant for Indian cinema due to major developments?
1950
True or False: The first Indian film to win an international award was made in 1950.
False
What was the first Indian film to win an award at the Cannes Film Festival?
Pather Panchali
Fill in the blank: The Indian film industry is primarily based in __________.
Mumbai
Which genre of film saw a rise in popularity in India during the 1950s?
Social dramas
Who was a prominent filmmaker in Indian cinema during the 1950s?
Satyajit Ray
What was the notable impact of the film ‘Awaara’ released in 1951?
It gained international acclaim and showcased Indian cinema globally.
Multiple choice: Which of the following films was NOT released in 1950? A) Jagriti B) Awaara C) Pather Panchali
C) Pather Panchali
What was the primary language of films produced in India around 1950?
Hindi
True or False: The 1950s marked the beginning of the golden age of Indian cinema.
True
Who composed the music for many popular Indian films in the 1950s?
Raj Kapoor
Fill in the blank: The Indian film __________ was known for its innovative storytelling and direction in the 1950s.
Pather Panchali
What was a common theme in Indian films during the 1950s?
Social issues and family values
Which Indian film movement emerged in the 1950s focusing on realism?
Parallel cinema
Short answer: Name one actress who gained fame in Indian cinema during the 1950s.
Nargis
Multiple choice: Which film is considered a classic of Indian cinema from the 1950s? A) Mother India B) Shree 420 C) Both A and B
C) Both A and B
What was the role of the Film Finance Corporation established in 1951?
To provide financial assistance for film production.
True or False: The 1950s saw the introduction of color films in Indian cinema.
True
Which film directed by Mehboob Khan is a landmark in Indian cinema?
Mother India
Fill in the blank: __________ is often referred to as the ‘first blockbuster’ of Indian cinema.
Mother India
Short answer: What was the main influence of Indian independence on cinema in 1950?
Films began to reflect social change and national identity.
True or False: The Indian film industry was exclusively male-dominated in the 1950s.
False
What was the primary form of entertainment in India during the 1950s?
Cinema
Multiple choice: Which of these films highlighted the plight of farmers? A) Awaara B) Mother India C) Pyaasa
B) Mother India
