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Cricket in Film and Television

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Which 2001 Bollywood film features a young boy who dreams of becoming a cricketer?

  1. Lagaan

  2. Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge

  3. Kuch Kuch Hota Hai

  4. Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Lagaan is a 2001 Indian sports drama film directed by Ashutosh Gowariker. The film stars Aamir Khan, Gracy Singh, and Rachel Shelley.

In the 2005 film 'Iqbal', what is the name of the deaf and mute protagonist who dreams of playing for the Indian cricket team?

  1. Iqbal

  2. Shankar

  3. Mohit

  4. Akash


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Iqbal is a 2005 Indian sports drama film directed by Nagesh Kukunoor. The film stars Shreyas Talpade, Naseeruddin Shah, and Girish Karnad.

Which 2016 Bollywood film is based on the life of former Indian cricketer Mohammad Azharuddin?

  1. Azhar

  2. MS Dhoni: The Untold Story

  3. Bhaag Milkha Bhaag

  4. Dangal


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Azhar is a 2016 Indian biographical sports drama film directed by Tony D'Souza. The film stars Emraan Hashmi, Nargis Fakhri, and Prachi Desai.

What is the name of the documentary series that follows the Indian cricket team during the 2011 Cricket World Cup?

  1. The Journey of a Team

  2. Inside Edge

  3. Bandon Mein Tha Dum

  4. Roar of the Lion


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Journey of a Team is a 2011 Indian documentary series that follows the Indian cricket team during the 2011 Cricket World Cup. The series was directed by Neeraj Pandey.

Which 2019 Indian web series revolves around the life of a young cricketer named Kabir Khan?

  1. Selection Day

  2. Sacred Games

  3. Mirzapur

  4. The Family Man


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Selection Day is a 2019 Indian web series that revolves around the life of a young cricketer named Kabir Khan. The series was directed by Ujjwal Chatterjee and stars Yash Dholye, Mohammad Samad, and Rajesh Tailang.

In the 1983 film 'Masoom', what is the name of the young boy who is passionate about cricket?

  1. Dudul

  2. Pintu

  3. Golu

  4. Munna


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Masoom is a 1983 Indian drama film directed by Shekhar Kapur. The film stars Naseeruddin Shah, Shabana Azmi, and Jugal Hansraj.

Which 2019 Bollywood film is based on the life of former Indian cricketer Kapil Dev?

  1. 83

  2. Gully Boy

  3. Uri: The Surgical Strike

  4. The Tashkent Files


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

83 is a 2019 Indian biographical sports drama film directed by Kabir Khan. The film stars Ranveer Singh, Deepika Padukone, and Tahir Raj Bhasin.

What is the name of the 2015 Indian web series that follows the lives of four young cricketers?

  1. Pitchers

  2. Permanent Roommates

  3. TVF Tripling

  4. Humorously Yours


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Pitchers is a 2015 Indian web series that follows the lives of four young cricketers. The series was directed by Amit Golani and stars Naveen Kasturia, Arunabh Kumar, Jitendra Kumar, and Abhishek Banerjee.

Which 2017 Indian film is based on the life of former Indian cricketer Mithali Raj?

  1. Shabaash Mithu

  2. Dangal

  3. Sultan

  4. PK


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Shabaash Mithu is a 2017 Indian biographical sports drama film directed by Rahul Dholakia. The film stars Taapsee Pannu, Vijay Raaz, and Mumtaz Sorcar.

What is the name of the 2018 Indian web series that follows the life of a young cricketer named Ranji?

  1. Inside Edge

  2. Sacred Games

  3. Mirzapur

  4. The Family Man


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Inside Edge is a 2018 Indian web series that follows the life of a young cricketer named Ranji. The series was directed by Karan Anshuman and stars Vivek Oberoi, Richa Chadha, and Angad Bedi.

Which 2020 Indian film is based on the life of former Indian cricketer Jhulan Goswami?

  1. Jhulan Goswami: The Untold Story

  2. Gully Boy

  3. Uri: The Surgical Strike

  4. The Tashkent Files


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Jhulan Goswami: The Untold Story is a 2020 Indian biographical sports drama film directed by Rahul Dholakia. The film stars Anushka Sharma, Vijay Raaz, and Mumtaz Sorcar.

What is the name of the 2021 Indian web series that follows the life of a young cricketer named Arjun?

  1. Selection Day

  2. Sacred Games

  3. Mirzapur

  4. The Family Man


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Selection Day is a 2021 Indian web series that follows the life of a young cricketer named Arjun. The series was directed by Ujjwal Chatterjee and stars Yash Dholye, Mohammad Samad, and Rajesh Tailang.

Which 2022 Indian film is based on the life of former Indian cricketer Yuvraj Singh?

  1. Yuvraj Singh: The Untold Story

  2. Gully Boy

  3. Uri: The Surgical Strike

  4. The Tashkent Files


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Yuvraj Singh: The Untold Story is a 2022 Indian biographical sports drama film directed by Rahul Dholakia. The film stars Yuvraj Singh, Vijay Raaz, and Mumtaz Sorcar.

What is the name of the 2023 Indian web series that follows the life of a young cricketer named Rahul?

  1. Selection Day

  2. Sacred Games

  3. Mirzapur

  4. The Family Man


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Selection Day is a 2023 Indian web series that follows the life of a young cricketer named Rahul. The series was directed by Ujjwal Chatterjee and stars Yash Dholye, Mohammad Samad, and Rajesh Tailang.

Which 2024 Indian film is based on the life of former Indian cricketer Sachin Tendulkar?

  1. Sachin Tendulkar: The Untold Story

  2. Gully Boy

  3. Uri: The Surgical Strike

  4. The Tashkent Files


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Sachin Tendulkar: The Untold Story is a 2024 Indian biographical sports drama film directed by Rahul Dholakia. The film stars Sachin Tendulkar, Vijay Raaz, and Mumtaz Sorcar.

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