Indian Films Based on Folklore

Description: Folklore has always been an integral part of Indian culture and tradition. Many Indian films have been inspired by folklore, mythology, and legends, bringing these stories to life on the big screen. This quiz will test your knowledge of Indian films based on folklore.
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Which Indian film is based on the folklore of the legendary warrior princess Rani Padmini?

  1. Bajirao Mastani

  2. Padmaavat

  3. Jodhaa Akbar

  4. Umrao Jaan


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Padmaavat is a 2018 Indian epic period drama film directed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali. The film is based on the folklore of the legendary warrior princess Rani Padmini, who is said to have committed self-immolation to protect her honor from the invading forces of Alauddin Khilji.

Which Indian film is based on the folklore of the mythical character Baahubali?

  1. Baahubali: The Beginning

  2. Baahubali: The Conclusion

  3. KGF: Chapter 1

  4. RRR


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Baahubali: The Beginning is a 2015 Indian epic action film directed by S. S. Rajamouli. The film is based on the folklore of the mythical character Baahubali, who is said to have been the king of the ancient kingdom of Mahishmati.

Which Indian film is based on the folklore of the legendary bandit Veerappan?

  1. Veerappan

  2. KGF: Chapter 2

  3. Pushpa: The Rise

  4. Singham


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Veerappan is a 2016 Indian biographical action film directed by Ram Gopal Varma. The film is based on the folklore of the legendary bandit Veerappan, who operated in the forests of southern India for over two decades.

Which Indian film is based on the folklore of the mythical character Hanuman?

  1. Bajrangi Bhaijaan

  2. Hanuman

  3. Ramayana: The Legend of Prince Rama

  4. Sita Ramam


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Bajrangi Bhaijaan is a 2015 Indian comedy-drama film directed by Kabir Khan. The film is based on the folklore of the mythical character Hanuman, who is said to have helped Lord Rama rescue his wife Sita from the demon king Ravana.

Which Indian film is based on the folklore of the legendary king Raja Raja Chola I?

  1. Ponniyin Selvan: I

  2. Mersal

  3. Kaatru Veliyidai

  4. Vikram


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Ponniyin Selvan: I is a 2022 Indian epic historical drama film directed by Mani Ratnam. The film is based on the folklore of the legendary king Raja Raja Chola I, who ruled the Chola Empire in the 10th and 11th centuries.

Which Indian film is based on the folklore of the mythical character Bhima?

  1. Mahabharata

  2. Kurukshetra

  3. Gadar: Ek Prem Katha

  4. Lagaan


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Mahabharata is a 2013 Indian epic drama film directed by V. S. Rajendra Prasad. The film is based on the folklore of the mythical character Bhima, who is one of the five Pandava brothers in the epic Mahabharata.

Which Indian film is based on the folklore of the legendary warrior princess Rani Lakshmibai?

  1. Manikarnika: The Queen of Jhansi

  2. Baahubali: The Conclusion

  3. Padmaavat

  4. Bajirao Mastani


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Manikarnika: The Queen of Jhansi is a 2019 Indian biographical period drama film directed by Kangana Ranaut. The film is based on the folklore of the legendary warrior princess Rani Lakshmibai, who fought against the British East India Company during the Indian Rebellion of 1857.

Which Indian film is based on the folklore of the mythical character Arjuna?

  1. Mahabharata

  2. Kurukshetra

  3. Gadar: Ek Prem Katha

  4. Lagaan


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Mahabharata is a 2013 Indian epic drama film directed by V. S. Rajendra Prasad. The film is based on the folklore of the mythical character Arjuna, who is one of the five Pandava brothers in the epic Mahabharata.

Which Indian film is based on the folklore of the legendary king Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj?

  1. Tanhaji

  2. Baahubali: The Beginning

  3. Padmaavat

  4. Bajirao Mastani


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Tanhaji is a 2020 Indian historical action film directed by Om Raut. The film is based on the folklore of the legendary king Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, who founded the Maratha Empire in the 17th century.

Which Indian film is based on the folklore of the mythical character Nakula?

  1. Mahabharata

  2. Kurukshetra

  3. Gadar: Ek Prem Katha

  4. Lagaan


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Mahabharata is a 2013 Indian epic drama film directed by V. S. Rajendra Prasad. The film is based on the folklore of the mythical character Nakula, who is one of the five Pandava brothers in the epic Mahabharata.

Which Indian film is based on the folklore of the legendary king Prithviraj Chauhan?

  1. Prithviraj

  2. Tanhaji

  3. Padmaavat

  4. Bajirao Mastani


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Prithviraj is a 2022 Indian historical action film directed by Chandraprakash Dwivedi. The film is based on the folklore of the legendary king Prithviraj Chauhan, who ruled the Chahamana dynasty of Ajmer in the 12th century.

Which Indian film is based on the folklore of the mythical character Sahadeva?

  1. Mahabharata

  2. Kurukshetra

  3. Gadar: Ek Prem Katha

  4. Lagaan


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Mahabharata is a 2013 Indian epic drama film directed by V. S. Rajendra Prasad. The film is based on the folklore of the mythical character Sahadeva, who is one of the five Pandava brothers in the epic Mahabharata.

Which Indian film is based on the folklore of the legendary king Ashoka?

  1. Asoka

  2. Prithviraj

  3. Tanhaji

  4. Padmaavat


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Asoka is a 2001 Indian historical drama film directed by Santosh Sivan. The film is based on the folklore of the legendary king Ashoka, who ruled the Maurya Empire in the 3rd century BC.

Which Indian film is based on the folklore of the mythical character Draupadi?

  1. Mahabharata

  2. Kurukshetra

  3. Gadar: Ek Prem Katha

  4. Lagaan


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Mahabharata is a 2013 Indian epic drama film directed by V. S. Rajendra Prasad. The film is based on the folklore of the mythical character Draupadi, who is the wife of the five Pandava brothers in the epic Mahabharata.

Which Indian film is based on the folklore of the legendary king Akbar?

  1. Jodhaa Akbar

  2. Mughal-e-Azam

  3. Umrao Jaan

  4. Bajirao Mastani


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Jodhaa Akbar is a 2008 Indian epic historical drama film directed by Ashutosh Gowariker. The film is based on the folklore of the legendary king Akbar, who ruled the Mughal Empire in the 16th century.

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