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Take this intermediate Bollywood test online with 15 medium-difficulty questions on classic films and legends.
1. Which director, known for the film 'Guide' (1965), was a prominent filmmaker of the 1960s?
💡 Vijay Anand directed the acclaimed 1965 film 'Guide', becoming a prominent filmmaker of the era.
2. Which 1975 film, starring Amitabh Bachchan and Shashi Kapoor, is credited with popularizing the 'buddy film' genre alongside a strong friendship theme?
💡 'Deewaar' (1975), featuring Amitabh Bachchan and Shashi Kapoor, is often cited for its strong exploration of a brotherly and friendship-driven narrative.
3. Which classic Bollywood actor, known as 'the tragedy king,' starred in the 1955 version of 'Devdas'?
💡 Dilip Kumar, known as 'the tragedy king', starred in the acclaimed 1955 version of 'Devdas'.
4. Which 1957 film, directed by Mehboob Khan, is considered a landmark of Indian cinema and was nominated for an Academy Award?
💡 'Mother India' (1957), directed by Mehboob Khan, is considered a landmark of Indian cinema and received an Academy Award nomination.
5. Which classic actor, born Yusuf Khan, was regarded as one of the greatest actors of Indian cinema's golden age?
💡 Dilip Kumar, born Yusuf Khan, is regarded as one of the greatest actors of Indian cinema's golden age.
6. Which 1975 film, starring Amitabh Bachchan and Dharmendra, is considered one of the greatest and most influential Bollywood films of all time?
💡 'Sholay' (1975), starring Amitabh Bachchan and Dharmendra, is widely considered one of the greatest and most influential Bollywood films ever made.
7. Which classic film, starring Meena Kumari, is considered one of the most acclaimed depictions of a courtesan's life in Indian cinema?
💡 'Pakeezah' (1972), starring Meena Kumari, is considered one of the most acclaimed depictions of a courtesan's life in Indian cinema.
8. Which actor and filmmaker, known as the 'Showman of Indian Cinema,' directed and starred in 'Awaara' (1951)?
💡 Raj Kapoor, known as the 'Showman of Indian Cinema', directed and starred in 'Awaara' (1951).
9. Which actress, known for her beauty and grace, was a leading star of the 1960s, appearing in films like 'Guide' (1965)?
💡 Waheeda Rehman was a leading actress of the 1960s, notably starring in 'Guide' (1965).
10. Which director, known for romantic films, directed classics like 'Silsila' and later founded a major production company?
💡 Yash Chopra directed romantic classics like 'Silsila' and later founded Yash Raj Films, a major Bollywood production company.
11. Which 1960 epic historical film, starring Dilip Kumar and Madhubala, is regarded as one of the most expensive and successful films of its era?
💡 'Mughal-e-Azam' (1960), starring Dilip Kumar and Madhubala, was one of the most expensive and successful films of its era.
12. Which director, known for socially conscious films, directed 'Mother India' (1957)?
💡 Mehboob Khan directed 'Mother India' (1957), a landmark socially conscious film in Indian cinema.
13. Which actor, known as the 'Angry Young Man' of Bollywood in the 1970s, starred in films like 'Zanjeer' and 'Deewaar'?
💡 Amitabh Bachchan earned the nickname 'Angry Young Man' for his roles in films like 'Zanjeer' and 'Deewaar' during the 1970s.
14. Which director, known for his poetic and often tragic storytelling, directed 'Pyaasa' (1957) and 'Kaagaz Ke Phool' (1959)?
💡 Guru Dutt directed both 'Pyaasa' (1957) and 'Kaagaz Ke Phool' (1959), known for their poetic, often tragic storytelling.
15. Which 1965 film, starring Sadhana, became known for popularizing a distinctive hairstyle trend in India?
💡 'Woh Kaun Thi?' (1964), starring Sadhana, became known for popularizing what became called the 'Sadhana cut' hairstyle.