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Music in Indian Independent Films

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Which independent film features the soulful song "Piya Haji Ali" composed by A.R. Rahman?

  1. Firaaq

  2. Delhi Belly

  3. Udaan

  4. Stanley Ka Dabba


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

"Piya Haji Ali" is a haunting melody from the 2008 film "Firaaq", composed by A.R. Rahman and sung by Rashid Khan.

Who composed the music for the critically acclaimed 2012 film "Kahaani"?

  1. Amit Trivedi

  2. Vishal Bhardwaj

  3. Clinton Cerejo

  4. Sneha Khanwalkar


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Clinton Cerejo created the memorable score for "Kahaani", blending Indian classical music with contemporary sounds.

Which independent film's soundtrack features the song "Zinda" by the Indian Ocean band?

  1. Black Friday

  2. No Smoking

  3. The Namesake

  4. Khosla Ka Ghosla


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Indian Ocean band's powerful song "Zinda" is part of the soundtrack of the 2004 film "Black Friday".

Which film's music was composed by the renowned Indian classical musician Pandit Ravi Shankar?

  1. Pather Panchali

  2. Meghe Dhaka Tara

  3. Jalsaghar

  4. Charulata


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Pandit Ravi Shankar composed the iconic music for Satyajit Ray's 1955 film "Pather Panchali".

Which independent film features the song "Bhor Bhaye" sung by the legendary folk singer Malini Awasthi?

  1. Masaan

  2. Ankhon Dekhi

  3. Titli

  4. Dum Laga Ke Haisha


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Malini Awasthi's soulful rendition of "Bhor Bhaye" is a highlight of the 2015 film "Masaan".

Who composed the music for the 2018 film "Andhadhun"?

  1. Amit Trivedi

  2. A.R. Rahman

  3. Vishal Bhardwaj

  4. Sneha Khanwalkar


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Amit Trivedi created the eclectic score for "Andhadhun", blending jazz, classical, and Indian folk elements.

Which independent film's soundtrack features the song "Dil Chahta Hai" composed by Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy?

  1. Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara

  2. Dil Chahta Hai

  3. Rang De Basanti

  4. 3 Idiots


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The title track "Dil Chahta Hai" from the 2001 film of the same name was composed by Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy.

Who composed the music for the 2013 film "Ship of Theseus"?

  1. Mychael Danna

  2. Clinton Cerejo

  3. Sneha Khanwalkar

  4. Amit Trivedi


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Mychael Danna composed the haunting and introspective score for "Ship of Theseus".

Which independent film features the song "Mora Saiyaan" sung by the versatile singer Rekha Bhardwaj?

  1. Udaan

  2. Gangs of Wasseypur

  3. Lootera

  4. The Lunchbox


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Rekha Bhardwaj's soulful rendition of "Mora Saiyaan" is a highlight of the 2010 film "Udaan".

Who composed the music for the 2015 film "Dum Laga Ke Haisha"?

  1. Amit Trivedi

  2. Vishal Bhardwaj

  3. Sneha Khanwalkar

  4. Clinton Cerejo


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Amit Trivedi created the vibrant and nostalgic score for "Dum Laga Ke Haisha".

Which independent film's soundtrack features the song "Manjha" composed by Amit Trivedi?

  1. Kai Po Che!

  2. Lootera

  3. Queen

  4. Masaan


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Amit Trivedi's energetic composition "Manjha" is part of the soundtrack of the 2013 film "Kai Po Che!"

Who composed the music for the 2018 film "October"?

  1. Shantanu Moitra

  2. Amit Trivedi

  3. A.R. Rahman

  4. Sneha Khanwalkar


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Shantanu Moitra composed the delicate and emotional score for "October".

Which independent film features the song "Ghoomar" composed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali?

  1. Bajirao Mastani

  2. Padmaavat

  3. Goliyon Ki Raasleela Ram-Leela

  4. Black


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Sanjay Leela Bhansali composed the majestic "Ghoomar" for the 2018 film "Padmaavat".

Who composed the music for the 2016 film "Pink"?

  1. Amit Trivedi

  2. A.R. Rahman

  3. Vishal Bhardwaj

  4. Sneha Khanwalkar


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Amit Trivedi created the powerful and evocative score for "Pink".

Which independent film's soundtrack features the song "Ae Dil Hai Mushkil" composed by Pritam?

  1. Ae Dil Hai Mushkil

  2. Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani

  3. Tamasha

  4. Rockstar


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Pritam composed the title track "Ae Dil Hai Mushkil" for the 2016 film of the same name.

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