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The Impact of Literature on Indian Cinema's Art Direction

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Which literary work inspired the art direction of the 1957 film 'Mother India'?

  1. Munshi Premchand's 'Godan'

  2. Rabindranath Tagore's 'Gitanjali'

  3. Sarat Chandra Chattopadhyay's 'Devdas'

  4. Krishan Chander's 'Ek Gadhe Ki Sarguzasht'

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The art direction of 'Mother India' was heavily influenced by Munshi Premchand's novel 'Godan', which depicts the struggles of rural Indian farmers.

Which 1961 film's art direction was inspired by the paintings of Raja Ravi Varma?

  1. Mughal-e-Azam

  2. Gunga Jumna

  3. Jis Desh Mein Ganga Behti Hai

  4. Sahib Bibi Aur Ghulam

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The art direction of 'Mughal-e-Azam' was heavily influenced by the paintings of Raja Ravi Varma, known for their vibrant colors and intricate details.

Which literary work inspired the art direction of the 1975 film 'Sholay'?

  1. Vyasa's 'Mahabharata'

  2. Valmiki's 'Ramayana'

  3. Premchand's 'Godan'

  4. Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay's 'Anandamath'

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The art direction of 'Sholay' was inspired by Vyasa's 'Mahabharata', particularly the scenes depicting the Kurukshetra War.

Which 1983 film's art direction was inspired by the works of M.F. Husain?

  1. Masoom

  2. Ardh Satya

  3. Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro

  4. Kalyug

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The art direction of 'Masoom' was heavily influenced by the works of M.F. Husain, known for his vibrant colors and bold brushstrokes.

Which literary work inspired the art direction of the 1993 film 'Rudaali'?

  1. Rabindranath Tagore's 'Gitanjali'

  2. Premchand's 'Godan'

  3. Krishan Chander's 'Ek Gadhe Ki Sarguzasht'

  4. Vijaydan Detha's 'Rudaali'

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The art direction of 'Rudaali' was heavily influenced by Vijaydan Detha's novel 'Rudaali', which depicts the life of a professional mourner.

Which 2001 film's art direction was inspired by the paintings of Amrita Sher-Gil?

  1. Lagaan

  2. Dil Chahta Hai

  3. Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham

  4. Devdas

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The art direction of 'Devdas' was heavily influenced by the paintings of Amrita Sher-Gil, known for their vibrant colors and bold brushstrokes.

Which literary work inspired the art direction of the 2007 film 'Chak De India'?

  1. Bhagat Singh's 'Why I Am an Atheist'

  2. Shashi Tharoor's 'The Great Indian Novel'

  3. Khushwant Singh's 'Train to Pakistan'

  4. Shivani's 'Chak De India'

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The art direction of 'Chak De India' was heavily influenced by Shivani's novel 'Chak De India', which depicts the journey of a women's hockey team.

Which 2013 film's art direction was inspired by the works of Satyajit Ray?

  1. Bhaag Milkha Bhaag

  2. Kai Po Che!

  3. Ship of Theseus

  4. Lootera

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The art direction of 'Lootera' was heavily influenced by the works of Satyajit Ray, known for their realism and attention to detail.

Which literary work inspired the art direction of the 2015 film 'Bajirao Mastani'?

  1. N.S. Inamdar's 'Rau',

  2. Shivaji Sawant's 'Bajirao Mastani'

  3. Vishwas Patil's 'Bajirao Peshwa'

  4. Ranjit Desai's 'Marathyanchya Itihasachi Sadhane'

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The art direction of 'Bajirao Mastani' was heavily influenced by Shivaji Sawant's novel 'Bajirao Mastani', which depicts the love story of Bajirao I and Mastani.

Which 2018 film's art direction was inspired by the works of Raja Ravi Varma?

  1. Padmaavat

  2. Raazi

  3. Stree

  4. Andhadhun

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The art direction of 'Padmaavat' was heavily influenced by the works of Raja Ravi Varma, known for their vibrant colors and intricate details.

Which literary work inspired the art direction of the 2022 film 'Gangubai Kathiawadi'?

  1. Hussain Zaidi's 'Mafia Queens of Mumbai'

  2. S. Hussain Zaidi's 'Dongri to Dubai'

  3. Jane Borges' 'Gangubai Kathiawadi'

  4. Suketu Mehta's 'Maximum City'

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The art direction of 'Gangubai Kathiawadi' was heavily influenced by Hussain Zaidi's book 'Mafia Queens of Mumbai', which depicts the life of Gangubai Kathiawadi.

Which 2022 film's art direction was inspired by the works of M.F. Husain?

  1. RRR

  2. K.G.F: Chapter 2

  3. Brahmastra: Part One – Shiva

  4. Ponniyin Selvan: I

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The art direction of 'Brahmastra: Part One – Shiva' was heavily influenced by the works of M.F. Husain, known for their vibrant colors and bold brushstrokes.

Which literary work inspired the art direction of the upcoming film 'Adipurush'?

  1. Valmiki's 'Ramayana'

  2. Vyasa's 'Mahabharata'

  3. Premchand's 'Godan'

  4. Krishan Chander's 'Ek Gadhe Ki Sarguzasht'

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The art direction of 'Adipurush' is heavily influenced by Valmiki's 'Ramayana', which depicts the story of Lord Rama.

Which 2023 film's art direction was inspired by the works of Amrita Sher-Gil?

  1. Pathaan

  2. Tu Jhoothi Main Makkaar

  3. Bholaa

  4. Jawan

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The art direction of 'Tu Jhoothi Main Makkaar' is heavily influenced by the works of Amrita Sher-Gil, known for their vibrant colors and bold brushstrokes.

Which literary work inspired the art direction of the upcoming film 'Dunki'?

  1. Charles Dickens' 'A Tale of Two Cities'

  2. J.R.R. Tolkien's 'The Lord of the Rings'

  3. George Orwell's 'Animal Farm'

  4. Harper Lee's 'To Kill a Mockingbird'

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The art direction of 'Dunki' is heavily influenced by Charles Dickens' 'A Tale of Two Cities', which depicts the story of the French Revolution.

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