Cinema & Arts Bios — Set 3

Correct Answer: A. Always Being Born

• **Always Being Born** = 'Always Being Born' is the autobiography of the legendary filmmaker Mrinal Sen, a pioneer of the Parallel Cinema movement in India. • He won several **international awards**, including at the Cannes and Berlin Film Festivals, for his groundbreaking work. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: [Views on Cinema]: a generic title that is not the autobiography of Mrinal Sen; [The Montage of Life]: a plausible but incorrect title for Mrinal Sen's autobiography; [Celluloid Dreams]: another generic title that is not Mrinal Sen's autobiography.

Correct Answer: C. Divya Dutta

• **Divya Dutta** = Divya Dutta wrote 'To Dad with Love' as a memoir and tribute to her father and his influence on her life. • She is a **National Award-winning** actress known for her supporting roles in Indian cinema. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: [Krishna Raj Kapoor]: wife of legendary Raj Kapoor, but 'To Dad with Love' is not her autobiography; [Sushmita Sen]: a former Miss Universe and actress, but she did not author this specific autobiography; [Rina Kar]: not a widely known Indian film star or author of this book.

Correct Answer: D. Shaheen Bhatt

• **Shaheen Bhatt** = Shaheen Bhatt wrote 'I've Never Been (Un)Happier' as a memoir to share her struggles with depression from a young age. • It aims to reduce the stigma surrounding mental health issues, particularly in **Indian society**. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: [Alia Bhatt]: Shaheen's sister and an actress, but not the author of this book; [Anushka Sharma]: a prominent actress, but 'I've Never Been (Un)Happier' is not her book; [Deepika Padukone]: an actress who has openly discussed mental health, but this book is not hers.

Correct Answer: D. Serena Williams

• **Serena Williams** = Serena Williams is one of the most successful tennis players in history and author of the memoir 'My Life: Queen of the Court'. • She holds a record of **23 Grand Slam** singles titles, a testament to her dominance. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: [Sania Mirza]: a renowned Indian tennis player, but 'My Life: Queen of the Court' is not her memoir; [Mahesh Bhupathi]: a famous Indian tennis player known for doubles, but not the author of this memoir; [Leander Paes]: a legendary Indian tennis player, but he did not write this specific memoir.

Correct Answer: C. Amit Khanna

• **Amit Khanna** = Amit Khanna is a veteran of the Indian media and entertainment industry, and author of 'Films, Flames and Fortune'. • He is credited with coining the term '**Bollywood**' in the late 1970s. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: [Subhash Ghai]: a celebrated filmmaker, but not the author of 'Films, Flames and Fortune'; [V. Shantaram]: a legendary filmmaker, but this book is not his; [Bimal Roy]: an iconic filmmaker, but 'Films, Flames and Fortune' is not his work.

Correct Answer: D. Divya Dutta

• **Divya Dutta** = Divya Dutta's book 'Me and Ma' explores her deep bond with her mother and how it shaped her personality. • She is known for her versatile performances in films like '**Bhaag Milkha Bhaag**'. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: [Jaya Bachchan]: a veteran actress, but 'Me and Ma' is not her autobiography; [Kajol]: a popular actress, but she is not the author of this specific autobiography; [Konkona Sen Sharma]: a critically acclaimed actress, but 'Me and Ma' is not her book.

Correct Answer: D. Misty Copeland

• **Misty Copeland** = Misty Copeland was the first African American woman to be promoted to principal dancer with the American Ballet Theatre and authored 'The Shape of Love'. • Her memoir describes her unconventional path into the world of **professional ballet**. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: [Martha Graham]: a pioneering modern dancer and choreographer, but not the author of this book; [Anna Pavlova]: a legendary Russian ballerina, but 'The Shape of Love' is not her work; [Twyla Tharp]: an acclaimed American dancer and choreographer, but she did not author this specific book.

Correct Answer: A. Emraan Hashmi

• **Emraan Hashmi** = Emraan Hashmi wrote 'The Kiss of Life' to share his son's battle with cancer and his eventual recovery. • The book provides detailed information on the emotional and physical aspects of **cancer treatment**. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: [Akshay Kumar]: a popular Indian actor, but 'The Kiss of Life' is not his book; [Ajay Devgn]: a well-known actor and filmmaker, but not the author of this book; [Arjun Rampal]: an Indian actor, but he did not write this specific account.

Correct Answer: A. Agni Sreedhar

• **Agni Sreedhar** = Agni Sreedhar is a former gangster turned writer and journalist from Karnataka, who authored the autobiography 'My Days in the Underworld'. • His autobiography provides a raw and realistic look into the **criminal history** of Bengaluru. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: [S. Hussain Zaidi]: a prominent Indian author known for writing on crime, but not the author of 'My Days in the Underworld'; [Vikram Chandra]: an acclaimed Indian novelist, but this autobiography is not his; [Suketu Mehta]: an author known for his work on Mumbai, but not the author of this specific autobiography.

Correct Answer: D. Satyajit Ray

• **Satyajit Ray** = Satyajit Ray was a visionary director who gained international acclaim for 'The Apu Trilogy' and authored 'Our Films, Their Films'. • He was awarded the **Bharat Ratna in 1992**, India's highest civilian honor. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: [Guru Dutt]: a legendary director and actor, but 'Our Films, Their Films' is not his book; [Hrishikesh Mukherjee]: a renowned filmmaker, but not the author of this specific book; [Ritwik Ghatak]: an influential filmmaker, but 'Our Films, Their Films' is not his collection of essays.