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Indian Cinema's Impact on Fashion, Music, and Popular Culture

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Which Indian film is credited with popularizing the salwar kameez as a fashionable attire among women?

  1. Mother India

  2. Mughal-e-Azam

  3. Sholay

  4. Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The 1957 film 'Mother India' is widely regarded as the catalyst for the salwar kameez's rise in popularity as a fashionable garment for women in India.

The 1970s saw the emergence of a new genre of Indian cinema known as:

  1. Parallel Cinema

  2. Bollywood

  3. Tollywood

  4. Kollywood


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Parallel Cinema, also known as the 'New Wave' or 'Art Cinema' movement, gained prominence in the 1970s, focusing on realistic and socially relevant themes.

Which Indian film is considered a landmark in the history of Indian cinema for its portrayal of the lives of struggling musicians?

  1. Pyaasa

  2. Awaara

  3. Shree 420

  4. Mera Naam Joker


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Guru Dutt's 1957 film 'Pyaasa' is widely acclaimed for its poignant portrayal of the struggles faced by aspiring artists and musicians.

The 1990s witnessed the rise of a new generation of Indian filmmakers known as:

  1. The New Wave

  2. The Parallel Cinema Movement

  3. The New Indian Cinema

  4. The Bollywood Renaissance


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The 1990s saw the emergence of a new wave of Indian filmmakers who challenged traditional conventions and explored contemporary themes, often referred to as 'The New Indian Cinema'.

Which Indian film is credited with popularizing the trend of item numbers in mainstream Bollywood cinema?

  1. Mughal-e-Azam

  2. Sholay

  3. Disco Dancer

  4. Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The 1982 film 'Disco Dancer' is widely regarded as the film that popularized the trend of item numbers in mainstream Bollywood cinema.

The 2000s saw the emergence of a new genre of Indian cinema known as:

  1. New-Age Cinema

  2. Parallel Cinema

  3. Bollywood Masala

  4. Indie Cinema


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The 2000s witnessed the rise of 'New-Age Cinema,' characterized by its focus on contemporary urban life, youth culture, and social issues.

Which Indian film is considered a milestone in the history of Indian cinema for its depiction of the lives of transgender people?

  1. Fire

  2. My Brother Nikhil

  3. Margarita with a Straw

  4. Aligarh


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Onir's 2005 film 'My Brother Nikhil' is widely recognized for its groundbreaking portrayal of the life of a gay man with HIV/AIDS.

The 2010s saw the rise of a new generation of Indian filmmakers known as:

  1. The New Wave

  2. The Parallel Cinema Movement

  3. The New Indian Cinema

  4. The Bollywood Renaissance


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The 2010s witnessed the continued rise of 'The New Indian Cinema,' with filmmakers pushing boundaries and exploring diverse themes and genres.

Which Indian film is credited with popularizing the trend of biopics in mainstream Bollywood cinema?

  1. Bhaag Milkha Bhaag

  2. Mary Kom

  3. Dangal

  4. Sanju


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra's 2013 film 'Bhaag Milkha Bhaag' is widely regarded as the film that popularized the trend of biopics in mainstream Bollywood cinema.

The 2020s have seen the emergence of a new genre of Indian cinema known as:

  1. New-Age Cinema

  2. Parallel Cinema

  3. Bollywood Masala

  4. Indie Cinema


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The 2020s have witnessed the continued growth of 'New-Age Cinema,' with filmmakers experimenting with innovative storytelling techniques and exploring diverse themes.

Which Indian film is considered a landmark in the history of Indian cinema for its portrayal of the lives of sex workers?

  1. Fire

  2. My Brother Nikhil

  3. Margarita with a Straw

  4. Aligarh


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Deepa Mehta's 1996 film 'Fire' is widely recognized for its groundbreaking portrayal of the lives of two women in a lesbian relationship.

The 2020s have seen the rise of a new generation of Indian filmmakers known as:

  1. The New Wave

  2. The Parallel Cinema Movement

  3. The New Indian Cinema

  4. The Bollywood Renaissance


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The 2020s have witnessed the continued rise of 'The New Indian Cinema,' with filmmakers pushing boundaries and exploring diverse themes and genres.

Which Indian film is credited with popularizing the trend of superhero films in mainstream Bollywood cinema?

  1. Krrish

  2. Ra.One

  3. Robot

  4. Baahubali


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Rakesh Roshan's 2006 film 'Krrish' is widely regarded as the film that popularized the trend of superhero films in mainstream Bollywood cinema.

The 2020s have seen the emergence of a new genre of Indian cinema known as:

  1. New-Age Cinema

  2. Parallel Cinema

  3. Bollywood Masala

  4. Indie Cinema


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The 2020s have witnessed the continued growth of 'New-Age Cinema,' with filmmakers experimenting with innovative storytelling techniques and exploring diverse themes.

Which Indian film is considered a landmark in the history of Indian cinema for its portrayal of the lives of people with disabilities?

  1. Black

  2. Taare Zameen Par

  3. Margarita with a Straw

  4. Aligarh


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Sanjay Leela Bhansali's 2005 film 'Black' is widely recognized for its groundbreaking portrayal of the lives of a blind and deaf woman and her teacher.

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