Indian Theatre Actors

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Which renowned Indian theatre actor is known for his portrayal of Mahatma Gandhi in the play 'Mahatma vs. Gandhi'?

  1. Naseeruddin Shah

  2. Om Puri

  3. Pankaj Kapur

  4. Shabana Azmi


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Naseeruddin Shah is an acclaimed Indian actor who has played the role of Mahatma Gandhi in the play 'Mahatma vs. Gandhi'.

Who is considered one of the pioneers of modern Indian theatre and is known for his work with the Prithvi Theatre?

  1. Girish Karnad

  2. Vijay Tendulkar

  3. Badal Sircar

  4. Shreekant Verma


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Shreekant Verma is regarded as a pioneer of modern Indian theatre and is associated with the Prithvi Theatre.

Which Indian theatre actor is known for his powerful performances in plays like 'Aadhe Adhure' and 'Tumhari Amrita'?

  1. Amrish Puri

  2. Anupam Kher

  3. Nana Patekar

  4. Paresh Rawal


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Nana Patekar is an acclaimed Indian actor who has delivered memorable performances in plays like 'Aadhe Adhure' and 'Tumhari Amrita'.

Who is known for her exceptional performances in plays like 'Sakharam Binder' and 'Katha Collage'?

  1. Smita Patil

  2. Shabana Azmi

  3. Rekha

  4. Hema Malini


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Shabana Azmi is a renowned Indian actress who has excelled in plays like 'Sakharam Binder' and 'Katha Collage'.

Which theatre actor is associated with the famous play 'Andha Yug' and is known for his powerful portrayal of Duryodhana?

  1. Girish Karnad

  2. Vijay Tendulkar

  3. Badal Sircar

  4. Dharamvir Bharati


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Dharamvir Bharati is an acclaimed Indian playwright and actor who is known for his work in 'Andha Yug' and his portrayal of Duryodhana.

Who is considered one of the greatest Indian theatre actors and is known for his performances in plays like 'Hamlet' and 'King Lear'?

  1. Dilip Kumar

  2. Amitabh Bachchan

  3. Raj Kapoor

  4. Pran


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Dilip Kumar is regarded as one of the finest Indian theatre actors and is known for his performances in plays like 'Hamlet' and 'King Lear'.

Which theatre actor is known for his work in plays like 'Tughlaq' and 'Jis Lahore Nai Dekhya'?

  1. Balraj Sahni

  2. Om Puri

  3. Naseeruddin Shah

  4. Pankaj Kapur


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Balraj Sahni is a renowned Indian theatre actor who is known for his performances in plays like 'Tughlaq' and 'Jis Lahore Nai Dekhya'.

Who is known for her powerful performances in plays like 'Mother Courage and Her Children' and 'The Caucasian Chalk Circle'?

  1. Zohra Sehgal

  2. Smita Patil

  3. Shabana Azmi

  4. Rekha


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Zohra Sehgal is an acclaimed Indian theatre actress who is known for her performances in plays like 'Mother Courage and Her Children' and 'The Caucasian Chalk Circle'.

Which theatre actor is known for his work in plays like 'The Glass Menagerie' and 'Death of a Salesman'?

  1. Amrish Puri

  2. Anupam Kher

  3. Nana Patekar

  4. Paresh Rawal


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Anupam Kher is a renowned Indian theatre actor who is known for his performances in plays like 'The Glass Menagerie' and 'Death of a Salesman'.

Who is considered one of the most versatile Indian theatre actors and is known for his work in plays like 'Ek Ruka Hua Faisla' and 'Aadhe Adhure'?

  1. Girish Karnad

  2. Vijay Tendulkar

  3. Badal Sircar

  4. Amrish Puri


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Amrish Puri is a renowned Indian theatre actor who is known for his versatility and performances in plays like 'Ek Ruka Hua Faisla' and 'Aadhe Adhure'.

Which theatre actor is known for his work in plays like 'The Bald Soprano' and 'Waiting for Godot'?

  1. Naseeruddin Shah

  2. Om Puri

  3. Pankaj Kapur

  4. Shabana Azmi


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Naseeruddin Shah is an acclaimed Indian theatre actor who is known for his performances in plays like 'The Bald Soprano' and 'Waiting for Godot'.

Who is known for her powerful performances in plays like 'The Wild Duck' and 'The Cherry Orchard'?

  1. Zohra Sehgal

  2. Smita Patil

  3. Shabana Azmi

  4. Rekha


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Zohra Sehgal is an acclaimed Indian theatre actress who is known for her performances in plays like 'The Wild Duck' and 'The Cherry Orchard'.

Which theatre actor is known for his work in plays like 'The Seagull' and 'Uncle Vanya'?

  1. Amrish Puri

  2. Anupam Kher

  3. Nana Patekar

  4. Paresh Rawal


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Anupam Kher is a renowned Indian theatre actor who is known for his performances in plays like 'The Seagull' and 'Uncle Vanya'.

Who is considered one of the most influential Indian theatre actors and is known for his work in plays like 'Tughlaq' and 'Jis Lahore Nai Dekhya'?

  1. Girish Karnad

  2. Vijay Tendulkar

  3. Badal Sircar

  4. Balraj Sahni


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Balraj Sahni is a renowned Indian theatre actor who is known for his influential work in plays like 'Tughlaq' and 'Jis Lahore Nai Dekhya'.

Which theatre actor is known for his work in plays like 'The Glass Menagerie' and 'Death of a Salesman'?

  1. Amrish Puri

  2. Anupam Kher

  3. Nana Patekar

  4. Paresh Rawal


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Anupam Kher is a renowned Indian theatre actor who is known for his performances in plays like 'The Glass Menagerie' and 'Death of a Salesman'.

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