Oscars & Grammys — Set 3
Awards & Honors · ऑस्कर और ग्रैमी · Questions 21–30 of 50
Who is the only person to win an Oscar for both acting and songwriting?
Correct Answer: A. Barbra Streisand
Barbra Streisand won Best Actress for 'Funny Girl' and Best Original Song for 'Evergreen'. She is one of the few artists to achieve high success in both cinema and music. This versatility is highly rare among Academy Award winners.
Which Indian song won the Oscar for Best Original Song in 2023?
Correct Answer: D. Natu Natu
The correct answer is 'Natu Natu'. The song 'Naatu Naatu' from the film RRR made history as the first Indian film song to win an Oscar. It was composed by M.M. Keeravani with lyrics by Chandrabose. The energetic performance of the song was a highlight of the 95th Academy Awards.
The first Grammy Awards ceremony was held in which year?
Correct Answer: C. 1959
The first Grammys were held on May 4, 1959, at two separate locations simultaneously. They were created to recognize the musical equivalent of the Oscars and Emmys. The event focused on recordings from the year 1958.
Which actor has won the most Oscars (4) for Best Actress?
Correct Answer: D. Katharine Hepburn
Katharine Hepburn won four Academy Awards for Best Actress over a span of 48 years. Despite her wins, she famously never attended the ceremonies to collect her awards. She is widely regarded as one of the greatest legends of the silver screen.
Which Indian documentary won the Oscar for Best Documentary Short Subject in 2023?
Correct Answer: D. The Elephant Whisperers
The Elephant Whisperers, directed by Kartiki Gonsalves, was the first Indian production to win in this category. It tells the story of an indigenous couple who care for orphaned elephants. The film was praised for its cinematography and emotional depth.
What material is the base of the Oscar statuette made of today?
Correct Answer: D. Pewter or Bronze
Modern Oscars are made of gold-plated britannium, which is a type of pewter alloy. During World War II, due to metal shortages, Oscars were actually made of painted plaster. Each statue is finished with 24-karat gold plating.
The 'Lifetime Achievement Award' at the Grammys is presented by?
Correct Answer: B. The Recording Academy
The Recording Academy presents this Special Merit Award to performers who have made creative contributions of outstanding artistic significance. It is usually awarded to veteran artists during their later years. Indian musician Ravi Shankar received this posthumously.
Which category at the Grammys recognizes the artist and the producer of a single track?
Correct Answer: B. Record of the Year
Record of the Year honors the performance and the technical production of a single song. Song of the Year, conversely, is a songwriter's award given for the composition and lyrics. Album of the Year honors the entire body of work on a disc.
Who is the youngest person to win an Oscar in a competitive category?
Correct Answer: A. Tatum O'Neal
Tatum O'Neal won Best Supporting Actress at age 10 for the movie 'Paper Moon'. While Shirley Temple received a miniature juvenile Oscar, O'Neal's was a full competitive win. This remains a record in Academy history since 1974.
Which Indian sound designer won an Oscar for 'Slumdog Millionaire'?
Correct Answer: B. Resul Pookutty
Resul Pookutty won the Academy Award for Best Sound Mixing in 2009. He dedicated his win to the country and the Indian film fraternity. He shared the award with Ian Tapp and Richard Pryke.