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Disability and Representation in Indian Cinema

Description: This quiz aims to assess your knowledge about the representation of disability in Indian cinema. It covers various aspects of disability representation, including the portrayal of different types of disabilities, the attitudes and perceptions towards people with disabilities, and the impact of these representations on society.
Number of Questions: 15
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Which of the following Indian films is known for its realistic portrayal of disability?

  1. Taare Zameen Par

  2. My Name Is Khan

  3. Black

  4. Margarita with a Straw


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Taare Zameen Par is a 2007 Indian drama film written and directed by Aamir Khan. The film follows the story of Ishaan Awasthi (Darsheel Safary), an 8-year-old dyslexic boy who struggles with his studies and is misunderstood by his teachers and parents. The film received critical acclaim for its sensitive and realistic portrayal of dyslexia and its impact on the life of a child.

Which Bollywood film features a protagonist with cerebral palsy?

  1. Barfi!

  2. My Name Is Khan

  3. Black

  4. Margarita with a Straw


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Barfi! is a 2012 Indian romantic comedy-drama film directed by Anurag Basu. The film follows the story of Barfi (Ranbir Kapoor), a deaf-mute man who falls in love with Shruti (Ileana D'Cruz), a young woman from a wealthy family. The film received critical acclaim for its performances, direction, and its sensitive portrayal of disability.

Which of the following Indian films deals with the issue of mental illness?

  1. Taare Zameen Par

  2. My Name Is Khan

  3. Black

  4. Margarita with a Straw


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

My Name Is Khan is a 2010 Indian drama film directed by Karan Johar. The film follows the story of Rizwan Khan (Shah Rukh Khan), a Muslim man with Asperger syndrome who travels from India to the United States to reunite with his son after the 9/11 attacks. The film received critical acclaim for its performances, direction, and its sensitive portrayal of mental illness.

Which of the following Indian films features a protagonist with visual impairment?

  1. Taare Zameen Par

  2. My Name Is Khan

  3. Black

  4. Margarita with a Straw


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Black is a 2005 Indian drama film directed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali. The film follows the story of Michelle McNally (Rani Mukerji), a young woman who becomes blind and deaf after an accident. She is taught to communicate by her teacher, Debraj Sahai (Amitabh Bachchan), who is also visually impaired. The film received critical acclaim for its performances, direction, and its sensitive portrayal of disability.

Which of the following Indian films deals with the issue of physical disability?

  1. Taare Zameen Par

  2. My Name Is Khan

  3. Black

  4. Margarita with a Straw


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Margarita with a Straw is a 2014 Indian drama film directed by Shonali Bose. The film follows the story of Laila (Kalki Koechlin), a young woman with cerebral palsy who is struggling to find her place in the world. The film received critical acclaim for its performances, direction, and its sensitive portrayal of disability.

Which of the following Indian films features a protagonist with multiple disabilities?

  1. Taare Zameen Par

  2. My Name Is Khan

  3. Black

  4. Margarita with a Straw


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Black is a 2005 Indian drama film directed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali. The film follows the story of Michelle McNally (Rani Mukerji), a young woman who becomes blind and deaf after an accident. She is taught to communicate by her teacher, Debraj Sahai (Amitabh Bachchan), who is also visually impaired. The film received critical acclaim for its performances, direction, and its sensitive portrayal of disability.

Which of the following Indian films is known for its portrayal of the challenges faced by people with disabilities in the workplace?

  1. Taare Zameen Par

  2. My Name Is Khan

  3. Black

  4. Margarita with a Straw


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Margarita with a Straw is a 2014 Indian drama film directed by Shonali Bose. The film follows the story of Laila (Kalki Koechlin), a young woman with cerebral palsy who is struggling to find her place in the world. The film received critical acclaim for its performances, direction, and its sensitive portrayal of disability.

Which of the following Indian films deals with the issue of disability rights?

  1. Taare Zameen Par

  2. My Name Is Khan

  3. Black

  4. Margarita with a Straw


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

My Name Is Khan is a 2010 Indian drama film directed by Karan Johar. The film follows the story of Rizwan Khan (Shah Rukh Khan), a Muslim man with Asperger syndrome who travels from India to the United States to reunite with his son after the 9/11 attacks. The film received critical acclaim for its performances, direction, and its sensitive portrayal of mental illness.

Which of the following Indian films is known for its portrayal of the relationship between a person with disability and their family?

  1. Taare Zameen Par

  2. My Name Is Khan

  3. Black

  4. Margarita with a Straw


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Taare Zameen Par is a 2007 Indian drama film written and directed by Aamir Khan. The film follows the story of Ishaan Awasthi (Darsheel Safary), an 8-year-old dyslexic boy who struggles with his studies and is misunderstood by his teachers and parents. The film received critical acclaim for its sensitive and realistic portrayal of dyslexia and its impact on the life of a child.

Which of the following Indian films is known for its portrayal of the relationship between a person with disability and their friends?

  1. Taare Zameen Par

  2. My Name Is Khan

  3. Black

  4. Margarita with a Straw


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Taare Zameen Par is a 2007 Indian drama film written and directed by Aamir Khan. The film follows the story of Ishaan Awasthi (Darsheel Safary), an 8-year-old dyslexic boy who struggles with his studies and is misunderstood by his teachers and parents. The film received critical acclaim for its sensitive and realistic portrayal of dyslexia and its impact on the life of a child.

Which of the following Indian films is known for its portrayal of the relationship between a person with disability and their romantic partner?

  1. Taare Zameen Par

  2. My Name Is Khan

  3. Black

  4. Margarita with a Straw


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

My Name Is Khan is a 2010 Indian drama film directed by Karan Johar. The film follows the story of Rizwan Khan (Shah Rukh Khan), a Muslim man with Asperger syndrome who travels from India to the United States to reunite with his son after the 9/11 attacks. The film received critical acclaim for its performances, direction, and its sensitive portrayal of mental illness.

Which of the following Indian films is known for its portrayal of the relationship between a person with disability and their community?

  1. Taare Zameen Par

  2. My Name Is Khan

  3. Black

  4. Margarita with a Straw


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Margarita with a Straw is a 2014 Indian drama film directed by Shonali Bose. The film follows the story of Laila (Kalki Koechlin), a young woman with cerebral palsy who is struggling to find her place in the world. The film received critical acclaim for its performances, direction, and its sensitive portrayal of disability.

Which of the following Indian films is known for its portrayal of the relationship between a person with disability and their society?

  1. Taare Zameen Par

  2. My Name Is Khan

  3. Black

  4. Margarita with a Straw


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

My Name Is Khan is a 2010 Indian drama film directed by Karan Johar. The film follows the story of Rizwan Khan (Shah Rukh Khan), a Muslim man with Asperger syndrome who travels from India to the United States to reunite with his son after the 9/11 attacks. The film received critical acclaim for its performances, direction, and its sensitive portrayal of mental illness.

Which of the following Indian films is known for its portrayal of the relationship between a person with disability and their government?

  1. Taare Zameen Par

  2. My Name Is Khan

  3. Black

  4. Margarita with a Straw


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

My Name Is Khan is a 2010 Indian drama film directed by Karan Johar. The film follows the story of Rizwan Khan (Shah Rukh Khan), a Muslim man with Asperger syndrome who travels from India to the United States to reunite with his son after the 9/11 attacks. The film received critical acclaim for its performances, direction, and its sensitive portrayal of mental illness.

Which of the following Indian films is known for its portrayal of the relationship between a person with disability and their culture?

  1. Taare Zameen Par

  2. My Name Is Khan

  3. Black

  4. Margarita with a Straw


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Margarita with a Straw is a 2014 Indian drama film directed by Shonali Bose. The film follows the story of Laila (Kalki Koechlin), a young woman with cerebral palsy who is struggling to find her place in the world. The film received critical acclaim for its performances, direction, and its sensitive portrayal of disability.

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