Political Satire in Indian Cinema

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Which of the following films is known for its political satire and commentary on the Emergency period in India?

  1. Kissa Kursi Ka

  2. Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro

  3. Rang De Basanti

  4. Lage Raho Munna Bhai


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Kissa Kursi Ka is a 1977 Indian political satire film directed by Amrit Nahata. It is a satire on the Emergency period in India (1975-1977) and the excesses committed during that period.

Who played the lead role in the 1983 film 'Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro'?

  1. Naseeruddin Shah

  2. Ravi Baswani

  3. Om Puri

  4. Pankaj Kapur


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Naseeruddin Shah played the lead role of Vinod Chopra in the 1983 film 'Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro'.

Which of the following films is known for its satirical portrayal of the Indian bureaucracy?

  1. Office Office

  2. Yes Minister

  3. The Office

  4. Parks and Recreation


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Office Office is an Indian sitcom that satirizes the Indian bureaucracy. It was aired on SAB TV from 2001 to 2004.

Which of the following films is known for its satirical portrayal of the Indian political system?

  1. Main Hoon Na

  2. Rang De Basanti

  3. Lage Raho Munna Bhai

  4. 3 Idiots


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Rang De Basanti is a 2006 Indian political drama film directed by Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra. It is a satire on the Indian political system and the apathy of the youth towards politics.

Who played the lead role in the 2006 film 'Lage Raho Munna Bhai'?

  1. Sanjay Dutt

  2. Arshad Warsi

  3. Vidya Balan

  4. Boman Irani


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Sanjay Dutt played the lead role of Munna Bhai in the 2006 film 'Lage Raho Munna Bhai'.

Which of the following films is known for its satirical portrayal of the Indian education system?

  1. 3 Idiots

  2. Taare Zameen Par

  3. Rang De Basanti

  4. Lage Raho Munna Bhai


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

3 Idiots is a 2009 Indian comedy-drama film directed by Rajkumar Hirani. It is a satire on the Indian education system and the pressure that is put on students to excel in academics.

Who played the lead role in the 2007 film 'Chak De India'?

  1. Shah Rukh Khan

  2. Priyanka Chopra

  3. Shabana Azmi

  4. Vidya Balan


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Shah Rukh Khan played the lead role of Kabir Khan in the 2007 film 'Chak De India'.

Which of the following films is known for its satirical portrayal of the Indian media?

  1. PK

  2. Oh My God!

  3. Lage Raho Munna Bhai

  4. 3 Idiots


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

PK is a 2014 Indian satirical science fiction comedy-drama film directed by Rajkumar Hirani. It is a satire on the Indian media and the blind faith that people have in it.

Who played the lead role in the 2015 film 'Tanu Weds Manu Returns'?

  1. Kangana Ranaut

  2. R. Madhavan

  3. Jimmy Shergill

  4. Deepak Dobriyal


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Kangana Ranaut played the lead role of Tanu in the 2015 film 'Tanu Weds Manu Returns'.

Which of the following films is known for its satirical portrayal of the Indian judicial system?

  1. Jolly LLB

  2. Oh My God!

  3. Lage Raho Munna Bhai

  4. 3 Idiots


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Jolly LLB is a 2013 Indian courtroom comedy-drama film directed by Subhash Kapoor. It is a satire on the Indian judicial system and the corruption that exists within it.

Who played the lead role in the 2018 film 'Stree'?

  1. Rajkummar Rao

  2. Shraddha Kapoor

  3. Aparshakti Khurana

  4. Abhishek Banerjee


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Rajkummar Rao played the lead role of Vicky in the 2018 film 'Stree'.

Which of the following films is known for its satirical portrayal of the Indian healthcare system?

  1. Munna Bhai M.B.B.S.

  2. 3 Idiots

  3. Lage Raho Munna Bhai

  4. PK


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Munna Bhai M.B.B.S. is a 2003 Indian medical comedy-drama film directed by Rajkumar Hirani. It is a satire on the Indian healthcare system and the corruption that exists within it.

Who played the lead role in the 2019 film 'Bala'?

  1. Ayushmann Khurrana

  2. Bhumi Pednekar

  3. Yami Gautam

  4. Saurabh Shukla


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Ayushmann Khurrana played the lead role of Bala in the 2019 film 'Bala'.

Which of the following films is known for its satirical portrayal of the Indian fashion industry?

  1. Veere Di Wedding

  2. Kapoor & Sons

  3. Udta Punjab

  4. Aisha


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Veere Di Wedding is a 2018 Indian romantic comedy-drama film directed by Shashanka Ghosh. It is a satire on the Indian fashion industry and the superficiality that exists within it.

Who played the lead role in the 2020 film 'Shubh Mangal Zyada Saavdhan'?

  1. Ayushmann Khurrana

  2. Jitendra Kumar

  3. Gajraj Rao

  4. Neena Gupta


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Ayushmann Khurrana played the lead role of Kartik Singh in the 2020 film 'Shubh Mangal Zyada Saavdhan'.

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