Cinema Legends — Set 5
Famous People · सिनेमा किंवदंतियां · Questions 41–50 of 60
In which city is the 'Film and Television Institute of India' (FTII) located?
Correct Answer: C. Pune
FTII is located in Pune and is a premier institute for film education in India. It was established in 1960 on the premises of the former Prabhat Studios. Many legends of Indian cinema have graduated from this institute.
Which legendary actor is known as 'The Jubilee Star'?
Correct Answer: A. Rajendra Kumar
Rajendra Kumar was called the Jubilee Star because almost all his films in the 1960s were silver or golden jubilee hits. He was a very popular romantic lead of that era. He later became a successful producer as well.
Who is the only Indian actor to have received the Nishan-e-Imtiaz, Pakistan's highest civilian honor?
Correct Answer: D. Dilip Kumar
Dilip Kumar was awarded the Nishan-e-Imtiaz in 1998. He was born in Peshawar and always worked to improve cultural ties between the two nations. This made him a figure of respect across the border.
Which music director duo is famous for the soundtrack of 'Aashiqui'?
Correct Answer: C. Nadeem-Shravan
Nadeem-Shravan became the leading music directors of the 1990s following the massive success of 'Aashiqui'. Their music brought back the era of pure melody in Bollywood. The album remains one of the best-selling soundtracks in India.
Which film was the first Indian 'talkie' (sound film)?
Correct Answer: B. Alam Ara
Ardeshir Irani directed 'Alam Ara', which was released in 1931. It marked the end of the silent era and the beginning of sound in Indian films. The film featured several songs and was a huge commercial success.
Who directed the internationally acclaimed film 'Salaam Bombay!'?
Correct Answer: B. Mira Nair
Mira Nair won the Caméra d'Or at the Cannes Film Festival for this film. It depicts the lives of street children living in the slums of Mumbai. The film was also nominated for an Academy Award.
Which legendary lyricist wrote the national song 'Aye Mere Watan Ke Logo'?
Correct Answer: B. Kavi Pradeep
Kavi Pradeep wrote this song to commemorate Indian soldiers after the 1962 war. It was famously sung by Lata Mangeshkar in front of Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru. The song is considered one of the most patriotic compositions in India.
Who is the first Indian to win a Grammy Award?
Correct Answer: A. Ravi Shankar
Pandit Ravi Shankar won his first Grammy in 1967 for the album 'West Meets East'. He was a global ambassador for Indian classical music and played at the Woodstock festival. He won a total of five Grammy Awards during his life.
Which legendary filmmaker is known for his 'Noir' style and the film 'C.I.D.'?
Correct Answer: B. Guru Dutt
Guru Dutt was a masterful director and actor known for his poetic and melancholic style. His films like 'Pyaasa' and 'Kaagaz Ke Phool' are considered world classics. He utilized light and shadow effectively to create a unique visual mood.
Which Indian state has the highest number of cinema halls per capita?
Correct Answer: B. Andhra Pradesh
Andhra Pradesh (including Telangana) has a massive film culture and the highest theater density. The Telugu film industry is one of the largest producers of films in the world. This regional market is a major driver of the Indian box office.