Authors Turned Screenwriters

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Which renowned author wrote the screenplay for the critically acclaimed film "Black" (2005)?

  1. Rabindranath Tagore

  2. Ruskin Bond

  3. Anita Desai

  4. Shakti Bhatt


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Shakti Bhatt, known for his literary contributions, penned the screenplay for the award-winning film "Black", directed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali.

Who wrote the screenplay for the iconic film "Sholay" (1975), considered a classic in Indian cinema?

  1. Javed Akhtar

  2. Salim Khan

  3. Gulzar

  4. Vijay Tendulkar


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Salim Khan, one half of the legendary writing duo Salim-Javed, crafted the screenplay for the blockbuster film "Sholay", directed by Ramesh Sippy.

Which author's novel "Godan" (1936) was adapted into a critically acclaimed film of the same name in 1963?

  1. Premchand

  2. Munshi Premchand

  3. Rabindranath Tagore

  4. Sarat Chandra Chattopadhyay


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Premchand's novel "Godan", a poignant tale of rural life, was adapted into a film directed by Bimal Roy, earning critical acclaim for its realistic portrayal.

Who wrote the screenplay for the 1983 film "Masoom", based on the novel "Man, Woman and Child" by Erich Segal?

  1. Gulzar

  2. Javed Akhtar

  3. Salim Khan

  4. Shakti Bhatt


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Gulzar, known for his poetic lyrics and screenwriting, adapted Erich Segal's novel "Man, Woman and Child" into the screenplay for the film "Masoom", directed by Shekhar Kapur.

Which author wrote the screenplay for the 2013 film "Kai Po Che!", based on Chetan Bhagat's novel "The 3 Mistakes of My Life"?

  1. Chetan Bhagat

  2. Abhishek Kapoor

  3. Amitabh Bhattacharya

  4. Swanand Kirkire


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Abhishek Kapoor, the director of "Kai Po Che!", also wrote the screenplay, adapting Chetan Bhagat's novel "The 3 Mistakes of My Life" for the big screen.

Who wrote the screenplay for the 2015 film "Piku", directed by Shoojit Sircar?

  1. Juhi Chaturvedi

  2. Shoojit Sircar

  3. Amitabh Bhattacharya

  4. Abhijat Joshi


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Juhi Chaturvedi, known for her witty and heartwarming writing, penned the screenplay for "Piku", a film that explores the relationship between a father and daughter.

Which author wrote the screenplay for the 2018 film "October", directed by Shoojit Sircar?

  1. Juhi Chaturvedi

  2. Shoojit Sircar

  3. Amitabh Bhattacharya

  4. Abhijat Joshi


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Juhi Chaturvedi once again collaborated with Shoojit Sircar to write the screenplay for "October", a poignant love story that explores themes of life, death, and acceptance.

Who wrote the screenplay for the 2019 film "Gully Boy", based on the lives of Mumbai street rappers Divine and Naezy?

  1. Zoya Akhtar

  2. Reema Kagti

  3. Vijay Maurya

  4. Ankur Tewari


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Zoya Akhtar, known for her realistic and socially relevant films, wrote the screenplay for "Gully Boy", capturing the essence of Mumbai's underground rap scene.

Which author wrote the screenplay for the 2020 film "Thappad", directed by Anubhav Sinha?

  1. Anubhav Sinha

  2. Mrighdeep Singh Lamba

  3. Gaurav Solanki

  4. Mrunmayee Lagoo Waikul


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Mrighdeep Singh Lamba, known for his powerful storytelling, wrote the screenplay for "Thappad", a film that explores the aftermath of a single slap in a marriage.

Who wrote the screenplay for the 2021 film "Sardar Udham", based on the life of the Indian revolutionary Udham Singh?

  1. Shoojit Sircar

  2. Ritesh Shah

  3. Sudip Sharma

  4. Abhijat Joshi


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Ritesh Shah, a British screenwriter of Indian origin, wrote the screenplay for "Sardar Udham", a historical drama that sheds light on Udham Singh's quest for justice.

Which author wrote the screenplay for the 2022 film "Jhund", directed by Nagraj Manjule?

  1. Nagraj Manjule

  2. Sanket Phatak

  3. Prasad Oak

  4. Aditya Modak


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Nagraj Manjule, known for his realistic and socially conscious films, wrote the screenplay for "Jhund", a film that explores the power of sports in transforming lives.

Who wrote the screenplay for the 2022 film "Sharmaji Namkeen", starring Rishi Kapoor and Paresh Rawal?

  1. Hitesh Bhatia

  2. Ritesh Shah

  3. Juhi Chaturvedi

  4. Akshat Ghildial


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Hitesh Bhatia, known for his quirky and heartwarming stories, wrote the screenplay for "Sharmaji Namkeen", a film that celebrates the life of a retired man with a passion for cooking.

Which author wrote the screenplay for the 2022 film "Rocketry: The Nambi Effect", based on the life of ISRO scientist Nambi Narayanan?

  1. R. Madhavan

  2. Jagan Shakti

  3. Srikanth Vissa

  4. Arvind Swamy


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

R. Madhavan, who also directed and starred in "Rocketry: The Nambi Effect", wrote the screenplay, bringing to life the inspiring story of Nambi Narayanan's contributions to India's space program.

Who wrote the screenplay for the 2022 film "Gangubai Kathiawadi", directed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali?

  1. Sanjay Leela Bhansali

  2. Utkarshini Vashishtha

  3. Arijit Biswas

  4. Prakash Kapadia


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Sanjay Leela Bhansali, known for his grand and visually stunning films, wrote the screenplay for "Gangubai Kathiawadi", based on the life of a real-life sex worker and social activist.

Which author wrote the screenplay for the 2023 film "Bheed", directed by Anubhav Sinha?

  1. Anubhav Sinha

  2. Mrighdeep Singh Lamba

  3. Gaurav Solanki

  4. Mrunmayee Lagoo Waikul


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Anubhav Sinha, known for his socially relevant films, wrote the screenplay for "Bheed", a film that explores the themes of migration and communal harmony.

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