Gender and Sexuality in Indian Cinema

Description: This quiz aims to assess your knowledge about the representation of gender and sexuality in Indian cinema. The questions cover various aspects, including the portrayal of gender roles, the exploration of sexual identities, and the challenges faced by LGBTQ+ individuals in the Indian film industry.
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Which of the following films is considered a landmark in the portrayal of transgender characters in Indian cinema?

  1. Bombay Talkies

  2. Margarita with a Straw

  3. Fire

  4. Aligarh


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Margarita with a Straw (2014) is widely regarded as a groundbreaking film for its sensitive and nuanced portrayal of a young woman with cerebral palsy who also identifies as a lesbian.

In the film 'Fire' (1996), what is the relationship between the two female protagonists, Radha and Sita?

  1. Sisters

  2. Friends

  3. Cousins

  4. Lesbian lovers


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Fire is known for its portrayal of a lesbian relationship between Radha and Sita, played by Shabana Azmi and Nandita Das, respectively.

Which of the following films explores the theme of gender fluidity through the character of a hijra?

  1. My Brother Nikhil

  2. Fashion

  3. Ek Ladki Ko Dekha Toh Aisa Laga

  4. Bombay Talkies


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Bombay Talkies (2013) features a segment directed by Karan Johar, titled 'Ajeeb Dastaan Hai Yeh,' which revolves around the life of a hijra named Rani, played by Rani Mukerji.

In the film 'Aligarh' (2015), what is the profession of the protagonist, Professor Siras?

  1. Doctor

  2. Lawyer

  3. Professor

  4. Journalist


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Professor Siras, played by Manoj Bajpayee, is a professor of Marathi literature at Aligarh Muslim University.

Which of the following films deals with the issue of same-sex marriage in India?

  1. My Brother Nikhil

  2. Ek Ladki Ko Dekha Toh Aisa Laga

  3. Shubh Mangal Zyada Saavdhan

  4. Margarita with a Straw


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Shubh Mangal Zyada Saavdhan (2020) is a romantic comedy that revolves around the relationship between two men, played by Ayushmann Khurrana and Jitendra Kumar, and their struggle for acceptance from their families and society.

In the film 'Fashion' (2008), what is the name of the character played by Priyanka Chopra, who struggles with her identity as a transgender woman?

  1. Meghna Mathur

  2. Shonali Gujral

  3. Janet Sequeira

  4. Priyanka Chopra


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Priyanka Chopra plays the character of Meghna Mathur, a transgender woman who faces discrimination and prejudice in the fashion industry.

Which of the following films features a protagonist who identifies as a drag queen?

  1. My Brother Nikhil

  2. Ek Ladki Ko Dekha Toh Aisa Laga

  3. Shubh Mangal Zyada Saavdhan

  4. Bombay Talkies


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Bombay Talkies features a segment directed by Zoya Akhtar, titled 'Sheila Ki Jawaani,' which revolves around the life of a drag queen named Sheila, played by Rani Mukerji.

In the film 'My Brother Nikhil' (2005), what is the name of the protagonist who is diagnosed with HIV/AIDS?

  1. Nikhil Kapoor

  2. Anjali Kapoor

  3. Ajay Kapoor

  4. Natasha Kapoor


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Nikhil Kapoor, played by Sanjay Suri, is the protagonist of My Brother Nikhil who is diagnosed with HIV/AIDS and faces discrimination from society.

Which of the following films is based on the true story of a lesbian couple who fought for their right to live together?

  1. Fire

  2. Aligarh

  3. Margarita with a Straw

  4. Ek Ladki Ko Dekha Toh Aisa Laga


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Aligarh is based on the real-life story of Professor Siras, a gay professor at Aligarh Muslim University who was suspended from his job after his relationship with a rickshaw puller was exposed.

In the film 'Ek Ladki Ko Dekha Toh Aisa Laga' (2019), what is the name of the character played by Sonam Kapoor, who struggles with her feelings for another woman?

  1. Sweety Chaudhary

  2. Kuhu Kapoor

  3. Ritu Chaudhary

  4. Chameli Devi


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Sonam Kapoor plays the character of Sweety Chaudhary, a young woman who falls in love with another woman, Kuhu Kapoor, played by Rajkummar Rao.

Which of the following films features a protagonist who identifies as a bisexual woman?

  1. Fire

  2. Aligarh

  3. Margarita with a Straw

  4. Ek Ladki Ko Dekha Toh Aisa Laga


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Laila, the protagonist of Margarita with a Straw, played by Kalki Koechlin, identifies as a bisexual woman.

In the film 'Fashion' (2008), what is the name of the character played by Kangana Ranaut, who struggles with her identity as a lesbian?

  1. Meghna Mathur

  2. Shonali Gujral

  3. Janet Sequeira

  4. Priyanka Chopra


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Kangana Ranaut plays the character of Shonali Gujral, a lesbian model who faces discrimination and prejudice in the fashion industry.

Which of the following films is considered a landmark in the portrayal of gay characters in Indian cinema?

  1. Bombay Talkies

  2. Margarita with a Straw

  3. Fire

  4. Aligarh


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Fire (1996) is often regarded as a groundbreaking film for its portrayal of a lesbian relationship between two women, Radha and Sita.

In the film 'My Brother Nikhil' (2005), what is the name of the character played by Juhi Chawla, who is Nikhil's sister?

  1. Anjali Kapoor

  2. Natasha Kapoor

  3. Priya Kapoor

  4. Ritu Kapoor


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Juhi Chawla plays the character of Anjali Kapoor, Nikhil's sister who supports him through his diagnosis and treatment.

Which of the following films is based on the true story of a transgender woman who fought for her right to change her gender?

  1. Bombay Talkies

  2. Margarita with a Straw

  3. Fire

  4. Aligarh


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Bombay Talkies features a segment directed by Karan Johar, titled 'Ajeeb Dastaan Hai Yeh,' which is based on the true story of a transgender woman named Laxmi Narayan Tripathi.

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