Bollywood Basics

1. Which Bollywood actor is known as the "King of Romance"?

• A. Salman Khan
• B. Aamir Khan
• C. Hrithik Roshan
• D. Shah Rukh Khan ✓

💡 Shah Rukh Khan is nicknamed the "King of Romance" for his iconic romantic roles in films like Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge, Kuch Kuch Hota Hai, and Mohabbatein.

2. Which actress is known as the "Queen of Bollywood"?

• A. Priyanka Chopra
• B. Deepika Padukone
• C. Madhuri Dixit ✓
• D. Kangana Ranaut

💡 Madhuri Dixit is often referred to as the "Queen of Bollywood" for her iconic performances and exceptional dancing in films like Devdas, Dil Toh Pagal Hai, and Hum Aapke Hain Koun.

3. Where is Bollywood based?

• A. Delhi
• B. Kolkata
• C. Chennai
• D. Mumbai ✓

💡 Bollywood is the Hindi-language film industry based in Mumbai (formerly Bombay) — the "B" in Bollywood comes from Bombay.

4. What is the highest award in Indian cinema?

• A. Filmfare Award
• B. National Film Award ✓
• C. IIFA Award
• D. Zee Cine Award

💡 The National Film Award presented by the Government of India is the most prestigious award in Indian cinema, given annually for excellence across various film categories.

5. Which three actors are collectively called the "Three Khans" of Bollywood?

• A. Saif, Fardeen, Imran
• B. Salman, Shah Rukh, Aamir ✓
• C. Salman, Hrithik, Ranbir
• D. Shah Rukh, Akshay, Ajay

💡 The Three Khans — Salman Khan, Shah Rukh Khan, and Aamir Khan — dominated Bollywood for decades and remain the most bankable stars in Indian cinema.

6. Which Bollywood film is the highest-grossing of all time?

• A. Dangal
• B. Bahubali 2 ✓
• C. Padmaavat
• D. Jawan

💡 Bahubali 2: The Conclusion (2017) directed by S.S. Rajamouli is the highest-grossing Indian film of all time, earning over ₹1,810 crore worldwide.

7. What does the word "Bollywood" combine?

• A. Bombay and Hollywood ✓
• B. Bollywood is its own word
• C. Bengal and Hollywood
• D. Bombay and Lollywood

💡 Bollywood is a portmanteau of Bombay (the former name of Mumbai) and Hollywood — coined to describe the Hindi film industry.

8. What is the name of Karan Johar's production company?

• A. Excel Entertainment
• B. Tips Films
• C. Red Chillies
• D. Dharma Productions ✓

💡 Dharma Productions is Karan Johar's production company, responsible for iconic films like Kuch Kuch Hota Hai, Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham, and Student of the Year.

9. What is the name of Shah Rukh Khan's production company?

• A. Dharma Productions
• B. Red Chillies Entertainment ✓
• C. Excel Entertainment
• D. Yash Raj Films

💡 Red Chillies Entertainment is Shah Rukh Khan's production company, responsible for films like Ra.One, Chennai Express, and visual effects for many Bollywood films.

10. Which Bollywood film featured the famous song "Jai Ho"?

• A. Dilwale
• B. My Name Is Khan
• C. 3 Idiots
• D. Slumdog Millionaire ✓

💡 Jai Ho was performed by A.R. Rahman for Slumdog Millionaire (2008) — the film won 8 Oscars including Best Picture and Best Original Song.