Bollywood Quiz

 1.Which Bollywood actor was recently named in the WEF’s Young Global Leaders (YGLs) list?

[A] Priyanka Chopra

[B] Deepika Padukone

[C] Vidya Balan

[D] Nawazuddin Siddique

Correct Answer: B [Deepika Padukone]

Notes:
Bollywood actor Deepika Padukone along with several Indian citizens and India-origin persons joined the list of the Young Global Leaders (YGLs) compiled by the World Economic Forum.
The WEF announced the world’s most promising 112 tomorrow’s leaders under the age of 40, who are involved in activities including campaigning for public healthcare among others.

2.Which Bollywood personality has launched an online platform called ‘Pravasi Rojgar’ to help migrants find job opportunities?

[A] Nana Patekar

[B] Nawazuddin Siddiqui

[C] Sonu Sood

[D] Amitabh Bachchan

Correct Answer: C [Sonu Sood]

Notes:

Bollywood actor Sonu Sood has launched a free online platform called ‘Pravasi Rojgar’ to help migrants find job opportunities.

Launching the app in Maharashtra, the actor said it will provide adequate information and links for the people to find suitable jobs. Connected with over 500 companies of various sectors, the app also aims to provide specific job training programmes.

3.What is the name of the National-award winning Bollywood choreographer, who recently passed away?

[A] Saroj Khan

[B] Protik Prakash

[C] Tridib Ghosh

[D] Geetha Nagabhushan

Correct Answer: A [Saroj Khan]

Notes:

Veteran Bollywood choreographer Saroj Khan recently passed away at the age of 72. She was fondly called as ‘Masterji’ in Bollywood.

During her long career spanning over forty years, she had choreographed more than 2000 songs in many languages. She had also won three National Awards for Best Choreography for Devdas, Jab We Met and the Tamil film Shringaram.

4.Which Bollywood personality was named by NITI Aayog to promote the Women Entrepreneurship platform (WEP)?

[A] Salman Khan
[B] Akshay Kumar
[C] Sushant Singh Rajput
[D] Vidya Balan

Correct Answer: C [Sushant Singh Rajput]

Notes:

Young Bollywood actor Sushant Singh Rajput was recently found dead at his residence, at the age of 34. Sushant was known for his acclaimed performances in films such as MS Dhoni: The Untold Story, Sonchiriya, Kai Po Che, Detective Byomkesh Bakshy! among others.

The policy think-tank of the Indian government, NITI Aayog signed him to promote the Women Entrepreneurship Platform (WEP) in the year 2018.

5.The Versatile Bollywood actor Irrfan Khan, who recently passed away, had won National award for which movie?

[A] Lunch Box

[B] Paan Singh Tomar

[C] Life of Pi

[D] Haidar

Correct Answer: B [Paan Singh Tomar]

Notes:

Versatile Bollywood actor Irrfan Khan has recently passed away at a private hospital in Mumbai, at the age of 53.

Irrfan is considered as one of the finest actors in Hindi cinema. He won the National Award in 2013 for his outstanding performance in the sports drama ‘Paan Singh Tomar’. He was also awarded the prestigious Padma Shri award in 2011. He had also acted in famous Hollywood films like ‘Slumdog Millionaire’, ‘Jurassic World’, and ‘Life of Pi’.

6.Which Bollywood celebrity has been appointed as the first ever brand ambassador of IDFC FIRST Bank?

[A] Ranveer Singh
[B] Amitabh Bachchan
[C] Shah Rukh Khan
[D] Salman Khan

Correct Answer: B [Amitabh Bachchan]

Notes:

Mumbai headquartered IDFC FIRST Bank recently announced that it has appointed veteran Bollywood celebrity Amitabh Bachchan as its first ever brand ambassador.

The IDFC bank was originally founded in 2015. It was founded as a new entity after the merger of IDFC Bank and Capital First in December 2018. At present, the bank has 424 bank branches with 104 asset branches and 272 ATMs.

7.As of 2020, which is the only Bollywood movie to win 13 Filmfare Awards?

[A] Uri: The Surgical Strike

[B] Article 15

[C] Saand Ki Aankh

[D] Gully Boy

Correct Answer: D [Gully Boy]

Notes:

The Bollywood movie based on the life of two rap singers, Gully Boy created history in the Filmfare awards by winning 13 of them. The film won in all 13 categories, which it was nominated in.

In the event held in Guwahati, the film beat the previous record of 11 awards held by ‘Black’ by winning in categories that include Best Film, Best Director for Zoya Akhtar, Best Actor for Ranveer Singh and Best Actress for Alia Bhatt. It also bagged Supporting Role Male and Female, Best Music Album and Best Lyrics.

8.National Anti-Doping Agency (NADA) has selected which Bollywood actor as its brand ambassador?

[A] Akshay Kumar

[B] Salman Khan

[C] Suniel Shetty

[D] Imran Hasmi

Correct Answer: C [Suniel Shetty]

Notes:

National Anti-Doping Agency (NADA), India’s anti-doping body has selected Bollywood actor Suniel Shetty as its brand ambassador. NADA hopes that his celebrity status would help its efforts to clean up sports in the country from the menace.

9.Which movie has become the first Bollywood film to go plastic-free?

[A] War

[B] Dream Girl

[C] Mission Mangal

[D] Coolie No. 1

Correct Answer: D [Coolie No. 1]

Notes:
Varun Dhawan’s upcoming movie ‘Coolie No. 1’ has become the first Bollywood film to go plastic-free. The environmental friendly initiative was taken by director of movie David Dhawan and its producers Vashu Bhagnani, Jackky Bhagnani and Deepshikha Deshmukh. The movie is all set to release on May 1, 2020. Their decision comes days after Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in his Independence Day speech, urged people to shun single-use plastic and encouraged usage of jute and cloth bags to protect the environment.

10.Which Bollywood actor to be felicitated with ‘Excellence in Cinema’ award by Victorian Government?

[A] Priyanka Chopra

[B] Shekhar Kapoor

[C] Shahrukh Khan

[D] Deepika Padukone

Correct Answer: C [Shahrukh Khan]

Notes:

Superstar Shah Rukh Khan will be felicitated with ‘Excellence in Cinema’ honour at the awards night of Indian Film Festival of Melbourne (IFFM) on August 8. The festival would pay tribute to the actor’s continuous contribution to cinema and popular culture in India with the award. Shah Rukh is the chief guest at the festival. He will be presented the award by Linda Dessau, who is the first female Governor of the State of Victoria. Helmed by the Victorian government of Australia, the IFFM is back for its 10th edition in the cultural city and will celebrate “courage” as its central theme in 2019. The felicitation will take place at the iconic Palais Theatre in Melbourne, which is one of the city’s heritage landmarks.

11.Which Bollywood personality is set to be honoured with honorary doctorate by Melbourne’s La Trobe University?

[A] Priyanka Chopra
[B] Shah Rukh Khan
[C] Madhuri Dixit
[D] Aishwarya Rai Bachchan

Correct Answer: B [Shah Rukh Khan]

Notes:
In August 2019, Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan will visit Australia to attend the 10th edition of Indian Film Festival of Melbourne (IFFM) as its chief guest. Here, he is set to receive an honorary doctorate degree from Melbourne-based La Trobe University for his contributions and efforts towards underprivileged children, women’s empowerment through Meer Foundation and his achievements in the Indian entertainment industry. La Trobe University is the first Australian university to award Khan with an Honorary Doctor of Letters (honoris causa), and will present the honorary doctorate ‪on August 9 at its Melbourne campus in Bundoora.

12.Which Bollywood personality has been felicitated by Council of European Chambers of Commerce (CEUCC) for promoting Children Rights?

[A] Aamir Khan

[B] Akshay Kumar

[C] Anil Kapoor

[D] Ajay Devgn

Correct Answer: C [Anil Kapoor]

Notes:

Bollywood actor Anil Kapoor has been felicitated by Council of European Chambers of Commerce (CEUCC) in India and an European Union delegation as part of the ‘Europe Day’ celebrations in Mumbai on May 17. He has been felicitated for his decade-long support to promoting the cause of children’s rights and his collaboration with the EU and Plan India in their girls’ rights endeavours. The event also highlighted how Europe has always been a favourite shooting destination for Indian filmmakers for many decades. The Europe Day is celebrated every year on May 9 to mark the formation of the European Union (EU).

13.Which Bollywood personality has been bestowed with Smita Patil Memorial Award 2018?

[A] Katrina Kaif

[B] Aishwarya Rai Bachchan

[C] Priyanka Chopra

[D] Anushka Sharma

Correct Answer: D [Anushka Sharma]

Notes:

Anushka Sharma has been bestowed with the prestigious Smita Patil Memorial Award 2018 at the 34th edition of Priyadarshni Academy’s Global Awards in Mumbai, Maharashtra on September 19. The Priyadarshni Academy is a non-profit, socio-cultural and educational organization.

11.Which Bollywood personality is set to be honoured with honorary doctorate by Melbourne’s La Trobe University?

[A] Priyanka Chopra

[B] Shah Rukh Khan

[C] Madhuri Dixit

[D] Aishwarya Rai Bachchan

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Correct Answer: B [Shah Rukh Khan]

Notes:

In August 2019, Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan will visit Australia to attend the 10th edition of Indian Film Festival of Melbourne (IFFM) as its chief guest. Here, he is set to receive an honorary doctorate degree from Melbourne-based La Trobe University for his contributions and efforts towards underprivileged children, women’s empowerment through Meer Foundation and his achievements in the Indian entertainment industry. La Trobe University is the first Australian university to award Khan with an Honorary Doctor of Letters (honoris causa), and will present the honorary doctorate ‪on August 9 at its Melbourne campus in Bundoora.

12.Which Bollywood personality has been felicitated by Council of European Chambers of Commerce (CEUCC) for promoting Children Rights?

[A] Aamir Khan

[B] Akshay Kumar

[C] Anil Kapoor

[D] Ajay Devgn

Hide Answer

Correct Answer: C [Anil Kapoor]

Notes:

Bollywood actor Anil Kapoor has been felicitated by Council of European Chambers of Commerce (CEUCC) in India and an European Union delegation as part of the ‘Europe Day’ celebrations in Mumbai on May 17. He has been felicitated for his decade-long support to promoting the cause of children’s rights and his collaboration with the EU and Plan India in their girls’ rights endeavours. The event also highlighted how Europe has always been a favourite shooting destination for Indian filmmakers for many decades. The Europe Day is celebrated every year on May 9 to mark the formation of the European Union (EU).

13.Which Bollywood personality has been bestowed with Smita Patil Memorial Award 2018?

[A] Katrina Kaif

[B] Aishwarya Rai Bachchan

[C] Priyanka Chopra

[D] Anushka Sharma

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Correct Answer: D [Anushka Sharma]

Notes:

Anushka Sharma has been bestowed with the prestigious Smita Patil Memorial Award 2018 at the 34th edition of Priyadarshni Academy’s Global Awards in Mumbai, Maharashtra on September 19. The Priyadarshni Academy is a non-profit, socio-cultural and educational organization.

14.Which Bollywood personality has been honoured with the Meryl Streep Award for Excellence?

[A] Madhuri Dixit

[B] Vidya Balan

[C] Deepika Padukone

[D] Aishwarya Rai Bachchan

Correct Answer: D [Aishwarya Rai Bachchan]

Notes:

At the first-ever Women in Film and Television (WIFT-2018) India Award, Actress Aishwarya Rai Bachchan has been honoured with the Meryl Streep Award for Excellence in Washington, United States. The award was established to honour the best female talent in Bollywood and Hollywood. WIFT India is part of WIFT International, a network which promotes professional development and achievement for women in the film industry, video, and other screen-based media.

15.Which of the following movies has became the first Bollywood film ever to release in Saudi Arabia?

[A] Pad Man
[B] Raazi
[C] Parmanu
[D] Gold

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Correct Answer: D [Gold]

Notes:
Indian movie ‘Gold’ has created history by becoming the first Bollywood film ever to release in Saudi Arabia. The Reema Kagti-directed sports film ‘Gold’ is a fictional re-telling of India’s iconic win at the 1948 London Olympics. It stars Akshay Kumar, Mouni Roy, Kunal Kapoor, Vineet Kumar Singh, Amit Sadh, and Sunny Kaushal. This film is only the second movie after Rajnikanth’s social drama “Kala” to hit the theatres in the Gulf country. Saudi Arabia had held a private screening of international cultural phenomenon, “Black Panther” in May 2018 to herald the launch of movie theatres in the kingdom and opening them to the public.

16.Which Bollywood personality has become the brand ambassador for Government of India (GoI)’s road safety awareness campaign?

[A] Amitabh Bachchan
[B] Anushka Sharma
[C] Deepika Padukone
[D] Akshay Kumar

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Correct Answer: D [Akshay Kumar]

Notes:
On August 14, Film Actor Akshay Kumar has been appointed the brand ambassador for Government of India (GoI)’s special road safety awareness campaign. As part of the campaign “Sadak Suraksha – Jeevan Raksha”, three short films starring Akshay as traffic police inspector has been released to generate public awareness towards road safety. In it, he highlighted the importance of not breaking traffic rules. It is a matter of serious concern that India accounts for 5 lakh accidents annually, the highest in the world, in which 1.5 lakh people lose their lives every year.