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Play this advanced Bollywood quiz online for free — 20 hard questions and answers on music and playback singers.
1. Which lyricist, part of the screenwriting duo 'Salim-Javed' before pursuing a solo lyricism career, has written for numerous hit films?
💡 Javed Akhtar, formerly part of the acclaimed screenwriting duo 'Salim-Javed', later pursued a highly successful solo career as a lyricist.
2. Which lyricist, known for his poetic and often melancholic lyrics, has won numerous awards and is also a celebrated film director?
💡 Gulzar, known for poetic, often melancholic lyrics, has won numerous awards and is also a celebrated film director in his own right.
3. Which singer-composer, known for his nasal vocal style, became a major Bollywood music figure in the mid-2000s?
💡 Himesh Reshammiya, known for his distinctive nasal vocal style, became a major Bollywood music figure in the mid-2000s.
4. Which composer, son of S.D. Burman, became known for his innovative, Western-influenced compositions in the 1970s and 1980s?
💡 R.D. Burman, son of the legendary S.D. Burman, became known for his innovative, Western-influenced compositions in the 1970s and 1980s.
5. Which singer rose to fame with hits for films like 'Aashiqui 2' (2013), becoming one of the most prominent voices of the 2010s?
💡 Arijit Singh rose to major fame with hits from 'Aashiqui 2' (2013), becoming one of the most prominent playback voices of the 2010s.
6. Which music composer trio, consisting of Shankar Mahadevan, Ehsaan Noorani, and Loy Mendonsa, has composed music for numerous acclaimed Bollywood films?
💡 Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy, comprised of Shankar Mahadevan, Ehsaan Noorani, and Loy Mendonsa, has composed music for numerous acclaimed Bollywood films.
7. Which composer, known for blending classical Indian music with global influences, composed the score for 'Slumdog Millionaire' (2008)?
💡 A.R. Rahman, known for blending classical Indian music with global influences, composed the acclaimed score for 'Slumdog Millionaire'.
8. Which composer, known for his work on films like 'Dev D' (2009) and 'Udaan' (2010), is celebrated for his indie, experimental sound?
💡 Amit Trivedi is celebrated for his indie, experimental musical sound, notably featured in films like 'Dev D' and 'Udaan'.
9. Which legendary singer, known for his deep voice, was a leading playback singer of the 1950s and 1960s, closely associated with actor Dilip Kumar's films?
💡 Mohammed Rafi, known for his deep voice, was a leading playback singer of the 1950s and 1960s, closely associated with many of Dilip Kumar's films.
10. Which composer, known for scoring 'Barfi!' (2012) and numerous other acclaimed films, is also a noted singer in his own right?
💡 Pritam, known for scoring 'Barfi!' (2012) and numerous other acclaimed films, is also a noted singer in his own right.
11. Which composer duo, known for their work on 'Dhoom' and other high-energy soundtracks, consists of Vishal Dadlani and Shekhar Ravjiani?
💡 Vishal-Shekhar, comprised of Vishal Dadlani and Shekhar Ravjiani, is known for high-energy soundtracks including those in the 'Dhoom' franchise.
12. Which singer, closely associated with singing many of Salman Khan's on-screen songs, is known for a raspy, energetic vocal style?
💡 Mika Singh, known for his raspy, energetic vocal style, has been closely associated with many of Salman Khan's on-screen songs.
13. Which playback singer, known for his romantic ballads, was a leading male voice in Bollywood throughout the 1990s?
💡 Kumar Sanu, known for his romantic ballads, was one of the leading male playback voices in Bollywood throughout the 1990s.
14. Which playback singer, often called the 'Melody Queen,' has recorded songs in numerous Indian languages across a career spanning decades?
💡 Lata Mangeshkar, often called the 'Melody Queen', recorded songs in numerous Indian languages across a legendary decades-long career.
15. Which legendary composer duo, known for their work in the 1950s and 1960s, includes Shankar Singh Raghuvanshi and Jaikishan Dayabhai Panchal?
💡 Shankar-Jaikishan, a legendary duo of the 1950s and 1960s, was comprised of Shankar Singh Raghuvanshi and Jaikishan Dayabhai Panchal.
16. Which female playback singer, known for her powerful voice, has sung for numerous female leads since debuting in the late 1990s?
💡 Shreya Ghoshal, known for her powerful voice, has sung for numerous leading actresses since her debut in the late 1990s.
17. Which legendary singer, known for his soulful voice, was closely associated with actor Raj Kapoor's films of the 1950s?
💡 Mukesh, known for his soulful singing voice, was closely associated with actor Raj Kapoor's films throughout the 1950s.
18. Which composer duo, known for scoring 'Jodhaa Akbar' (2008) and other large-scale historical films, has composed for both Marathi and Hindi cinema?
💡 Ajay-Atul, a composer duo, scored 'Jodhaa Akbar' (2008) and has composed for both Marathi and Hindi cinema throughout their careers.
19. Which legendary singer, known for his versatility across comedic and emotional songs, was closely associated with actor Rajesh Khanna's films in the 1970s?
💡 Kishore Kumar, known for his remarkable versatility, was closely associated with actor Rajesh Khanna's films throughout the 1970s.
20. Which composer, known for his distinctive style and hits in the 1950s-1970s, worked frequently with singer Asha Bhosle?
💡 O.P. Nayyar, known for his distinctive musical style across the 1950s-1970s, worked frequently and closely with singer Asha Bhosle.