Written Bollywood Quiz SQC by Diptojyoti Das Purkayastha

Bollywood Quiz of 25 Questions in Written Format

1. Bollywood Quiz Diptojyoti Das Purkayastha

2. Rules and Regulations 25 Questions in total 40 points at stake Questions are set in Chronological order first 3 are from early days of film,Next 10 are from Golden ages till the end of 1980s and last 12 are from 90s to present day. Maximum Questions are 2 parter some are 1 parter and one question is 3 parter No Negatives feel free to guess and dont Google

3. 1 Originally from Surat, and their main line of business was shipbuilding. They even built HMS Triconmaleee, the oldest warship in the United Kingdom. Two of the ancestors' young sons ventured into the movie industry after their family relocated to Bombay. However, they included a picture of a ship in their company emblem because they wanted to remember the great grandfathers' contribution to India's maritime heritage. Name either of the brother or the Company? They came onto a local trapeze artist at the Zarko Circus while searching for a new face. Who is this brave Australian woman who was born in Perth ?

4. 2 Image in the next slide is an excerpt from a director’s Instagram post about his family’s involvement in a 50’s patriotic film and his homage to it through his production house. ID the director who helmed a period drama streaming on Amazon Prime Video since this April. Who? His directorial debut was set in a township, which film is this that was shot in a 39 days schedule in locations like Hudco dam, Kaiser bungalow and the Circuit House area?

5. 3 In the dying moments of the movie Badami Hyenar Kobole, the protagonists attempt to break a record (the OG record counts to 32 ). In an interesting way, the director allows for four more and announces the sequel, "Bajpakhir 36 Hunkar." What record am I speaking of? Speaking about it, Swapan Kumar recollects that he had also witnessed the record being made sitting at the front stall of Manoranjan Cinema in 1933 . Also, name the production in Question

6. 4 S Ram Sharma's 1965 patriotic film Shaheed is based on Bhagat Singh's life. It was well received by critics, taking home the Nargis Dutt Award for Best Feature Film on National Integration as well as Best Feature Film in Hindi. Who won the national award alongside famed screenwriter, a Bengali comrade and one of the closest allies of the film’s main protagonist? With the exception of one song, Prem Dhawan wrote and composed all of the music. Which specific song, and who is the songwriter?

7. 5 This is from Yeh Un Dinon Ki Baat Hai – a collection of Urdu memoirs compiled by Yasir Abbasi: “Congratulations on your death”. I have neither heard nor said this earlier. _____, today your baaji [elder sister] congratulates you on your death and asks you to never step into this world again. This place is not meant for people like you.” Whose death is celebrated by who in the June 1972 issue of Shama ? Both screen doyennes of their era, the former changed her name from Mehjabeen to become the first ever Filmfare award for best actress winner while the latter changed her name from Fatima to become the inaugural recipient of the National Film Award for Best Actress.

8. 6 The two cons in this 1980 film devoted their lives to trumping each other. And the title sequence of the film was exactly about that. Shot as a cartoon, it had animated versions of the two male leads in the best Spy vs Spy traditions of MAD comics. The animation done à la The Pink Panther saw the duo tiptoeing through alleyways, cutting each other’s climbing ropes and planting bombs on each other. As the cast and crew appeared in starbursts, the sequence ended with the duo being marched away to jail. Which action comedy , whose mathematically incorrect title the Soviet Planning Commission , George Orwell would be fond of, is this?

9. 7 In the history of Bollywood movie art, Gopal Kamble was most likely the most ornate and extravagant banner artist.At first, he worked for free, drawing inspiration from English illustrator Fortunino Matania.When he designed a 350-foot-long banner for V. Shantaram in 1957, he received his big break. Which movie that drew inspiration from Maurice Frydman's (also known as Swami Bharatananda) actual experiment? He brought all of the Winsor & Newton paints that were available in every Bombay shop for a different project in the late 1950s. This enormous endeavour complements the film itself, for which he placed orders for colours in Delhi, Calcutta, and Madras. Which Larger than life movie is this?

10. 8 Dancer Isadora Duncan died on September 14, 1927, when her scarf became entangled in the wheel and axle of the car in which she was travelling in Nice, France. In which film (loosely inspired from a Bengali story) did the character played by the lady in the image die in the same way (the vehicle was changed to a motorcycle), acknowledged by its director to have been inspired by Duncan's death? In which 2000s film did the actress portray the heroine's mother? The film is a classic example of the best friends-turned-lovers trope , and featured Arbaaz and Sohail Khan's cameos as the hero's long-lost cousins.

11. 9 Inspired from the getup of Robert Redford's movie 'The Electric Horseman', the director wanted something unique for the lead actor for a famous dance sequence. A special engineer was called to design a iconic prop for the song and a special switch was created for continuous on/off operation to create maximum visual effect. Apart from dancing to the song, the actor handled the switching too. The song became very famous worldwide, with the actor going on world tour in the same outfit with The Rockets of New York and performed live on Madison Square Garden, NYC and Wembley Stadium, London. No wonder, he was the spot-light of those live shows. Incidentally, the first time he came out in this avatar, was in our own Netaji Indoor Stadium . Images from the live show is in next slide. What from which movie is being talked about?

12. 10 R.D. Burman, ever the eccentric genius, employed a variety of unconventional items to craft the unique sounds in his compositions. One of his masterpieces opens with the distinct beats of a matka pedal. Which 1972 song features this unique sound? (Video) His fondness for glass saw him blowing empty beer bottles to set the tune of an iconic song, evoking a wild, outdoor atmosphere. The opening tune of which 1975 song did he create with this method? Burman even had singer Annette Pinto gurgle to produce an eerie background score, marking the entry of an inmate into the wild open again. Which 1982 movie features this unforgettable score?

13. 11 Identify the film dedicated to the city of Mumbai and the legendary actor Raj Kapoor. Raj Kapoor, who was close to the director, referred to him with an endearing title, which was later used extensively in the film. What is this title/term?

14. 12 Jeevan Sangram movie staring Sashi Kapoor is dedicated to three individuals: Baba Gurdit Singh, the leader of an uprising that forms the basis of the film; Sohan Singh Bhakna, the co-founder of a revolutionary organization; and Kartar Singh Sarabha, a young revolutionary. Which event is the film based on, a portrayal of the struggle for freedom in 1914 ?

15. 13 X happens to be the only Indian to have been conferred with the 'Hero of the Soviet Union' honour. His biopic titled "____ _____ __ _____" has been under pre-production since 2018. ____ _____ __ _____ is a ghazal which was formerly known as " Tarānah-e-Hindi " when it first got published in 1904. When Y was busy producing the film 'Jaag Utha Insaan', a fan suggested to him a certain change referring to a pattern common to all his successful films as an actor, which the fan noticed. Y ignored and both 'Jaag Utha Insaan' and his next film as producer bombed at the box office. Y obliged to the fan's suggestion since then. Id X and Y/the suggestion .

16. 14 In a scene edited out in the final cut of Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara , Anupam Kher marries Dipti Naval and adopts Farhan after Naseeruddin Shah abandons them. A similar situation occurred in a 1987 film where Naseer's character falls in love with a woman. However, she ends up marrying a more outgoing Anupam Kher. Later on, Kher's character abandons her for a mistress. Give us the older film which coincidentally was also directed by a woman.

17. 15 The person playing the butler in this clip was a fashion stylist during the 80s and 90s. He was offered Rs. 6,000 to portray an evil character, which resonated with viewers. He continued in this character for 14 years before being replaced by actor Rajesh Khera. Name the evil character (2 words needed)

18. 16 For their first film in 2001 , the duo greenlit a psychedelic animation, which became the first letter of the production house and appeared boxed in bright boundaries. From their second film onwards in 2004, the sequence became the animated image of a man with a sculpted body waving a flag. The music was inspirational but abstract. The music has now become the theme music of the second film and the flag-bearer now stands on a pedestal in the great cosmic void. Which alliteratively named production house’s logo is being talked about here?

19. 17 In Hey Ram , Archaeologists Saket Ram Iyengar, played by Kamal Hassan and Amjad Ali Khan, played by Shah Rukh Khan, work for the British government. During an excavation, Ram and Amjad are asked by their superior Wheeler to shut down the site due to impending riots. Amjad angrily replies, “Yes, Mr. Wheeler! Yes, sir!” Ram tells him, “Ok Ok _______ , control your temper." How does Saket Ram refer to Amjad Khan , referring to something from real life and (future) reel life?

20. 18 Sunil Kumar, also known as "The Great Angaar" in professional wrestling, is a constable in the Jammu and Kashmir Police, a position he was granted due to sports quota. In 2019, he gave the WWE Tryouts a shot but didn't make an impression.But guess what where he has gotten his breakthrough Bollywood!!! He made his on screen debut in a bollywood film universe movie and off screen in a genre blending mythological saga. Give me about his on-screen and off-screen personas?

21. 19 Bollywood Kitchen is a cookbook by Sri Rao where she has paired up many classical bollywood movies with recipes that are in some way connected to the movie. Examples include pairing dosas with Dil Se because of the south Indian connection, and the burfi for Barfi. One Anushka Sharma starrer was paired with palak chicken because one might find this in a north Indian roadside dhaba. Another Amitabh Bachchan starrer was paired with masoor daal because it is a fiber rich stew and useful for a certain health problem that people face . What are these two movies?

22. 20 The opening credits of Gupt - an action-thriller movie- is very similar to something existing in pop-culture from a long time , with the silhouettes of the dancing women a direct reference . What is this title sequence inspired by? Video follows.

23. 21 A significant subplot in this 2008 movie- the first of a trilogy whose last movie was panned by critics- takes place in the Scottsville Racecourse in Durban , being an apt setting given the name of the trilogy. The name of the protagonist’s horse in the movie- which also competed in the venue- was _____ _________ was an indication of its thunderous speed , and was a clear indication to the nickname of a person who was active in his profession from 1991 from 2003, and was known for his speed too. In his case, the nickname has a reference to his skin colour too. Which movie trilogy is this? Who is the person/What nickname is it?

24. 22 Kamathipura is a neighbourhood in Mumbai, India. Initially known as Lal Bazaar ,it is historically occupied by a certain ‘group’ of people , whose population from the area have been dwindling since the 1990s due to a global issue. According to the in-charge of a famous establishment in Mumbai, this group of people is the one who visit that place the most. “They [have a tough life] at night, so they come here during the day to find happiness", he mentions. This has been going on from the mid-1990s. What is this group of people being talked about? What is this activity/What is the place they go?

25. 23 The 63 year old writer of this book (image in next slide) studied at IIT, Mumbai, Cornell and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology - but never completed a course there. According to his book, oil drilling has reached its peak, and the world is facing serious problems. Although economics is his passion, he has tried his luck in the family business of entertainment. Three of his four movies became smashing hit at box office. His first movie is a Indian retelling of Romeo and Juliet, second one is about the greatest sporting comeback on screen, fourth one is a bloody tale of two warring group, set in the west side of India. Identify the person.

26. 24 In an interview, this Filmfare winner for China Gate in Best Screenplay category said that he only collaborated with another National Award winning actor for a non-violent role, in two occasions. The first was obviously the 1992 movie whose title was a metaphor for the film itself, draws an analogy between society and the mythological iconography . The lowest, slowest or the weakest in a group of seven or society determines the speed or progress of the whole. In this movie, the actor-writer played the role of elder brother of the second actor mentioned above. Within one year, they together appeared in another milestone venture of 1993 in Doordarshan which is the most memorable experience as per the speaker to play the role of a man of literature. Just identify two ventures?

27. 25 Noodle Sa Dil' is a song from the film All India Rank, set in the 1990s and depicting a charming love story amidst the pressures of expectations. To pay homage to the era, debutant composers Mayukh-Mainak drew inspiration from a quintessential song that defined that time. Singer Aditi Paul modulated her voice to capture the 1990s vibe perfectly. What inspired this song ?

28. Answers follows

29. 1 Originally from Surat, and their main line of business was shipbuilding. They even built HMS Triconmaleee, the oldest warship in the United Kingdom. Two of the ancestors' young sons ventured into the movie industry after their family relocated to Bombay. However, they included a picture of a ship in their company emblem because they wanted to remember the great grandfathers' contribution to India's maritime heritage. Name either of the brother or the Company? They came onto a local trapeze artist at the Zarko Circus while searching for a new face. Who is this brave Australian woman who was born in Perth ?

30. J.B.H. Wadia / Homi Wadia/ Wadia Movietone & Fearless Nadia

31. 2 Image in the next slide is an excerpt from a director’s Instagram post about his family’s involvement in a 50’s patriotic film and his homage to it through his production house. ID the director who helmed a period drama streaming on Amazon Prime Video since this April. His directorial debut was set in a township, which film is this that was shot in a 39 days schedule in locations like Hudco dam, Kaiser bungalow and the Circuit House area?

32. Vikramaditya Motwane & Udaan

33. 3 In the dying moments of the movie Badami Hyenar Kobole, the protagonists attempt to break a record (the OG record counts to 32 ). In an interesting way, the director allows for four more and announces the sequel, "Bajpakhir 36 Hunkar." What record am I speaking of? Speaking about it, Swapan Kumar recollects that he had also witnessed the record being made sitting at the front stall of Manoranjan Cinema in 1933 . Also, name the production in Question

34. Longest Kiss & Karma

35. 4 S Ram Sharma's 1965 patriotic film Shaheed is based on Bhagat Singh's life. It was well received by critics, taking home the Nargis Dutt Award for Best Feature Film on National Integration as well as Best Feature Film in Hindi. Who won the national award alongside famed screenwriter, a Bengali comrade and one of the closest allies of the film’s main protagonist? With the exception of one song, Prem Dhawan wrote and composed all of the music. Which specific song, and who is the songwriter?

36. Batukeshwar Dutt & Bismil Azimabadi

37. 5 This is from Yeh Un Dinon Ki Baat Hai – a collection of Urdu memoirs compiled by Yasir Abbasi: “Congratulations on your death”. I have neither heard nor said this earlier. _____, today your baaji [elder sister] congratulates you on your death and asks you to never step into this world again. This place is not meant for people like you.” Whose death is celebrated by who in the June 1972 issue of Shama ? Both screen doyennes of their era, the former changed her name from Mehjabeen to become the first ever Filmfare award for best actress winner while the latter changed her name from Fatima to become the inaugural recipient of the National Film Award for Best Actress.

38. Meena Kumari & Nargis

39. 6 The two cons in this 1980 film devoted their lives to trumping each other. And the title sequence of the film was exactly about that. Shot as a cartoon, it had animated versions of the two male leads in the best Spy vs Spy traditions of MAD comics. The animation done à la The Pink Panther saw the duo tiptoeing through alleyways, cutting each other’s climbing ropes and planting bombs on each other. As the cast and crew appeared in starbursts, the sequence ended with the duo being marched away to jail. Which action comedy , whose mathematically incorrect title the Soviet Planning Commission , George Orwell would be fond of, is this?

40. Do Aur Do Paanch

41. 7 In the history of Bollywood movie art, Gopal Kamble was most likely the most ornate and extravagant banner artist.At first, he worked for free, drawing inspiration from English illustrator Fortunino Matania.When he designed a 350-foot-long banner for V. Shantaram in 1957, he received his big break. Which movie that drew inspiration from Maurice Frydman's (also known as Swami Bharatananda) actual experiment? He brought all of the Winsor & Newton paints that were available in every Bombay shop for a different project in the late 1950s. This enormous endeavour complements the film itself, for which he placed orders for colours in Delhi, Calcutta, and Madras. Which Larger than life movie is this?

42. Do Ankhen Barah hath & Mughal-E-Azam

43. 8 Dancer Isadora Duncan died on September 14, 1927, when her scarf became entangled in the wheel and axle of the car in which she was travelling in Nice, France. In which film (loosely inspired from a Bengali story) did the character played by the lady in the image die in the same way (the vehicle was changed to a motorcycle), acknowledged by its director to have been inspired by Duncan's death? In which 2000s film did the actress portray the heroine's mother? The film is a classic example of the best friends-turned-lovers trope , and featured Arbaaz and Sohail Khan's cameos as the hero's long-lost cousins.

44. Ijaazat & Jaane Tu… Ya Jaane Na

45. 9 Inspired from the getup of Robert Redford's movie 'The Electric Horseman', the director wanted something unique for the lead actor for a famous dance sequence. A special engineer was called to design a iconic prop for the song and a special switch was created for continuous on/off operation to create maximum visual effect. Apart from dancing to the song, the actor handled the switching too. The song became very famous worldwide, with the actor going on world tour in the same outfit with The Rockets of New York and performed live on Madison Square Garden, NYC and Wembley Stadium, London. No wonder, he was the spot-light of those live shows. Incidentally, the first time he came out in this avatar, was in our own Netaji Indoor Stadium . Images from the live show is in next slide. What from which movie is being talked about?

46. Electric light suit from Yaarana Amitabh switched on the lights according beats of the song while dancing

47. 10 R.D. Burman, ever the eccentric genius, employed a variety of unconventional items to craft the unique sounds in his compositions. One of his masterpieces opens with the distinct beats of a matka pedal. Which 1972 song features this unique sound? (Video) His fondness for glass saw him blowing empty beer bottles to set the tune of an iconic song, evoking a wild, outdoor atmosphere. The opening tune of which 1975 song did he create with this method? Burman even had singer Annette Pinto gurgle to produce an eerie background score, marking the entry of an inmate into the wild open again. Which 1982 movie features this unforgettable score?

48. Samne yeh kaun aya Mehbooba o Mehnooba Satte pe satte- Babu’s release from jail

49. 11 Identify the film dedicated to the city of Mumbai and the legendary actor Raj Kapoor. Raj Kapoor, who was close to the director, referred to him with an endearing title, which was later used extensively in the film. What is this title/term?

50. Anand & Babumoshai

51. 12 Jeevan Sangram movie staring Sashi Kapoor is dedicated to three individuals: Baba Gurdit Singh, the leader of an uprising that forms the basis of the film; Sohan Singh Bhakna, the co-founder of a revolutionary organization; and Kartar Singh Sarabha, a young revolutionary. Which event is the film based on, a portrayal of the struggle for freedom in 1914 ?

52. Komagata Maru Incident

53. 13 X happens to be the only Indian to have been conferred with the 'Hero of the Soviet Union' honour. His biopic titled "____ _____ __ _____" has been under pre-production since 2018. ____ _____ __ _____ is a ghazal which was formerly known as " Tarānah-e-Hindi " when it first got published in 1904. When Y was busy producing the film 'Jaag Utha Insaan', a fan suggested to him a certain change referring to a pattern common to all his successful films as an actor, which the fan noticed. Y ignored and both 'Jaag Utha Insaan' and his next film as producer bombed at the box office. Y obliged to the fan's suggestion since then. Id X and Y/the suggestion .

54. Rakesh Sharma & Roshan Starting the Movie names with K

55. 14 In a scene edited out in the final cut of Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara , Anupam Kher marries Dipti Naval and adopts Farhan after Naseeruddin Shah abandons them. A similar situation occurred in a 1987 film where Naseer's character falls in love with a woman. However, she ends up marrying a more outgoing Anupam Kher. Later on, Kher's character abandons her for a mistress. Give us the older film which coincidentally was also directed by a woman.

56. Pestonjee by Vijaya Mehta

57. 15 The person playing the butler in this clip was a fashion stylist during the 80s and 90s. He was offered Rs. 6,000 to portray an evil character, which resonated with viewers. He continued in this character for 14 years before being replaced by actor Rajesh Khera. Name the evil character (2 words needed)

58. Onida Devil played by David Whitbread

59. 16 For their first film in 2001 , the duo greenlit a psychedelic animation, which became the first letter of the production house and appeared boxed in bright boundaries. From their second film onwards in 2004, the sequence became the animated image of a man with a sculpted body waving a flag. The music was inspirational but abstract. The music has now become the theme music of the second film and the flag-bearer now stands on a pedestal in the great cosmic void. Which alliteratively named production house’s logo is being talked about here?

60. Excel Entertainment

61. 17 In Hey Ram , Archaeologists Saket Ram Iyengar, played by Kamal Hassan and Amjad Ali Khan, played by Shah Rukh Khan, work for the British government. During an excavation, Ram and Amjad are asked by their superior Wheeler to shut down the site due to impending riots. Amjad angrily replies, “Yes, Mr. Wheeler! Yes, sir!” Ram tells him, “Ok Ok _______ , control your temper." How does Saket Ram refer to Amjad Khan , referring to something from real life and (future) reel life?

62. Pathaan

63. 18 Sunil Kumar, also known as "The Great Angaar" in professional wrestling, is a constable in the Jammu and Kashmir Police, a position he was granted due to sports quota. In 2019, he gave the WWE Tryouts a shot but didn't make an impression.But guess what where he has gotten his breakthrough Bollywood!!! He made his on screen debut in a bollywood film universe movie and off screen in a genre blending mythological saga. Give me about his on-screen and off-screen personas?

64. Sarkata in Stree 2 & Body double of Amitabh Bachchan as Ashwatthama in Kalki 2498 AD

65. 19 Bollywood Kitchen is a cookbook by Sri Rao where she has paired up many classical bollywood movies with recipes that are in some way connected to the movie. Examples include pairing dosas with Dil Se because of the south Indian connection, and the burfi for Barfi. One Anushka Sharma starrer was paired with palak chicken because one might find this in a north Indian roadside dhaba. Another Amitabh Bachchan starrer was paired with masoor daal because it is a fiber rich stew and useful for a certain health problem that people face . What are these two movies?

66. NH10 & Piku

67. 20 The opening credits of Gupt - an action-thriller movie- is very similar to something existing in pop-culture from a long time , with the silhouettes of the dancing women a direct reference . What is this title sequence inspired by? Video follows.

68. Title sequences of Bond movies

69. 21 A significant subplot in this 2008 movie- the first of a trilogy whose last movie was panned by critics- takes place in the Scottsville Racecourse in Durban , being an apt setting given the name of the trilogy. The name of the protagonist’s horse in the movie- which also competed in the venue- was _____ _________ was an indication of its thunderous speed , and was a clear indication to the nickname of a person who was active in his profession from 1991 from 2003, and was known for his speed too. In his case, the nickname has a reference to his skin colour too. Which movie trilogy is this? Who is the person/What nickname is it?

70. Race & White Lighting nickname of Allan Donald

71. 22 Kamathipura is a neighbourhood in Mumbai, India. Initially known as Lal Bazaar ,it is historically occupied by a certain ‘group’ of people , whose population from the area have been dwindling since the 1990s due to a global issue. According to the in-charge of a famous establishment in Mumbai, this group of people is the one who visit that place the most. “They [have a tough life] at night, so they come here during the day to find happiness", he mentions. This has been going on from the mid-1990s. What is this group of people being talked about? What is this activity/What is the place they go?

72. Sex workers are the most frequent visitors at Maratha Mandir to watch DDLJ

73. 23 The 63 year old writer of this book (image in next slide) studied at IIT, Mumbai, Cornell and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology - but never completed a course there. According to his book, oil drilling has reached its peak, and the world is facing serious problems. Although economics is his passion, he has tried his luck in the family business of entertainment. Three of his four movies became smashing hit at box office. His first movie is a Indian retelling of Romeo and Juliet, second one is about the greatest sporting comeback on screen, fourth one is a bloody tale of two warring group, set in the west side of India. Identify the person.

74. Mansoor Khan

75. 24 In an interview, this Filmfare winner for China Gate in Best Screenplay category said that he only collaborated with another National Award winning actor for a non-violent role, in two occasions. The first was obviously the 1992 movie whose title was a metaphor for the film itself, draws an analogy between society and the mythological iconography . The lowest, slowest or the weakest in a group of seven or society determines the speed or progress of the whole. In this movie, the actor-writer played the role of elder brother of the second actor mentioned above. Within one year, they together appeared in another milestone venture of 1993 in Doordarshan which is the most memorable experience as per the speaker to play the role of a man of literature. Just identify two ventures?

76. Suraj Ka Savan Ghoda & Bomkesh Bakshi

77. 25 Noodle Sa Dil' is a song from the film All India Rank, set in the 1990s and depicting a charming love story amidst the pressures of expectations. To pay homage to the era, debutant composers Mayukh-Mainak drew inspiration from a quintessential song that defined that time. Singer Aditi Paul modulated her voice to capture the 1990s vibe perfectly. What inspired this song ?

78. Boom Boom by Nazia Hassan