Cinema Legends — Set 2

Correct Answer: C. A. R. Rahman

• **A. R. Rahman** = the music legend who won two Academy Awards for his work on the film 'Slumdog Millionaire'. • **2009** — the year he won both Best Original Score and Best Original Song Academy Awards for 'Slumdog Millionaire'. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: [Ilaiyaraaja]: a prolific music composer, but did not win Academy Awards for 'Slumdog Millionaire'; [S. D. Burman]: a legendary music director from an earlier era, not associated with 'Slumdog Millionaire'; [Naushad]: a pioneering music director, but from an earlier era and not associated with 'Slumdog Millionaire'.

Correct Answer: D. Amrish Puri

• **Amrish Puri** = played the iconic role of 'Mogambo' in the film 'Mr. India', creating one of Bollywood's most memorable villains. • **'Mogambo khush hua'** — his famous catchphrase from the film 'Mr. India', which became a cultural phenomenon. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: [Amjad Khan]: famous for playing Gabbar Singh in 'Sholay', but not Mogambo; [Danny Denzongpa]: a prominent actor known for villainous roles, but not Mogambo; [Kulbhushan Kharbanda]: an accomplished actor, often playing negative roles, but not Mogambo.

Correct Answer: A. Ministry of Information and Broadcasting

• **Ministry of Information and Broadcasting** = the Government of India ministry that annually presents the 'Dadasaheb Phalke Award'. • **1969** — the year this award was first introduced to commemorate Dadasaheb Phalke's contribution to Indian cinema. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: [Ministry of Culture]: primarily deals with art and heritage, not directly responsible for this film award; [Ministry of Education]: focuses on education, not the Dadasaheb Phalke Award; [Ministry of Home Affairs]: deals with internal security, unrelated to cultural or film awards.

Correct Answer: C. Dev Anand

• **Dev Anand** = the legendary actor known as the 'Evergreen Star' of Indian cinema for his lasting youthful energy and unique style. • **1949** — the year he co-founded Navketan Films, producing many successful films. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: [Rajesh Khanna]: known as the 'First Superstar', not 'Evergreen Star'; [Shammi Kapoor]: known for his energetic dance and romantic roles, often called the 'Elvis Presley of India', but not 'Evergreen Star'; [Dharmendra]: known as the 'He-Man' or 'Garam Dharam', but not 'Evergreen Star'.

Correct Answer: D. K. Asif

• **K. Asif** = the director of the magnum opus 'Mughal-e-Azam', a timeless classic of Indian cinema. • **1960** — the year 'Mughal-e-Azam' was released, after over a decade in production, setting new standards for Indian cinema. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: [Kamal Amrohi]: directed the acclaimed film 'Pakeezah', but not 'Mughal-e-Azam'; [B. R. Chopra]: a renowned director and producer, but not of 'Mughal-e-Azam'; [Guru Dutt]: a celebrated filmmaker known for films like 'Pyaasa' and 'Kaagaz Ke Phool', but not 'Mughal-e-Azam'.

Correct Answer: A. Bruce Lee

• **Bruce Lee** = He was a philosopher and actor who founded Jeet Kune Do. • **1970s** — His films like 'Enter the Dragon' sparked a global interest in martial arts during this decade. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: Jackie Chan: known for comedic martial arts and stunts; Jet Li: renowned for Wushu and often played heroic roles; Chuck Norris: an American martial artist and actor, known for 'Walker, Texas Ranger'.

Correct Answer: A. Satyajit Ray

• **Satyajit Ray** = He was an Indian film director who won the Silver Bear for Best Director at the Berlin International Film Festival three times. • **Three** — He won the Silver Bear for Best Director for his films 'Mahanagar', 'Charulata', and 'Nayak'. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: Adoor Gopalakrishnan: a critically acclaimed Malayalam filmmaker; Mani Ratnam: a prominent Tamil director known for his distinctive style; Shyam Benegal: an influential director known for his parallel cinema work.

Correct Answer: A. Bhanu Athaiya

• **Bhanu Athaiya** = She was the first Indian to win an Academy Award for Costume Design. • **1983** — She won the Oscar in this year for her work in the film 'Gandhi'. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: Neeta Lulla: a contemporary Indian fashion designer and costume stylist; Manish Malhotra: a leading Indian fashion designer known for designing for Bollywood actresses; Ritu Kumar: a prominent Indian fashion designer known for her ethnic wear.

Correct Answer: B. Roy O. Disney

• **Roy O. Disney** = He co-founded the 'Walt Disney Company' with his brother Walt Disney. • **1923** — Walt and his brother Roy co-founded the Disney Brothers Cartoon Studio in this year. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: Lillian Disney: Walt Disney's wife; Ub Iwerks: an animator and co-creator of Mickey Mouse; Charles Mintz: a film producer who distributed Disney's early 'Oswald the Lucky Rabbit' cartoons.

Correct Answer: C. Shabana Azmi

• **Shabana Azmi** = She holds the record for the most National Film Awards for Best Actress in India. • **Five** — She has won this many National Film Awards in the Best Actress category. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: Smita Patil: a critically acclaimed actress of parallel cinema with two National Awards; Kangana Ranaut: a contemporary actress with four National Awards; Sharada: an acclaimed actress from South India with three National Awards.