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The Influence of Literature on Indian Cinema's Stunt Choreography

Description: This quiz explores the ways in which literature has influenced the stunt choreography of Indian cinema. From classic works of literature to contemporary novels, literature has been a rich source of inspiration for action sequences in Indian films.
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Which literary work inspired the iconic train fight sequence in the 1975 film Sholay?

  1. The Count of Monte Cristo

  2. The Three Musketeers

  3. The Man in the Iron Mask

  4. Twenty Years After


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The train fight sequence in Sholay was inspired by the climactic duel between D'Artagnan and the Cardinal's Guards in The Three Musketeers.

Which Indian film's stunt choreography was heavily influenced by the works of Shakespeare?

  1. Haider

  2. Omkara

  3. Maqbool

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Vishal Bhardwaj's Shakespearean trilogy, consisting of Haider, Omkara, and Maqbool, features stunt choreography that is heavily influenced by Shakespeare's plays.

The 2015 film Bajirao Mastani featured a sword fight sequence that was inspired by a scene from which literary work?

  1. The Mahabharata

  2. The Ramayana

  3. The Bhagavad Gita

  4. The Upanishads


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The sword fight sequence in Bajirao Mastani was inspired by the duel between Arjuna and Karna in the Mahabharata.

Which Indian film's stunt choreography was inspired by the martial arts techniques described in the ancient Indian text Agni Purana?

  1. Magadheera

  2. Eega

  3. Baahubali: The Beginning

  4. Baahubali: The Conclusion


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The stunt choreography in Magadheera was inspired by the martial arts techniques described in the Agni Purana.

The 2013 film Dhoom 3 featured a motorcycle chase sequence that was inspired by a scene from which literary work?

  1. The Great Gatsby

  2. The Catcher in the Rye

  3. To Kill a Mockingbird

  4. The Lord of the Rings


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The motorcycle chase sequence in Dhoom 3 was inspired by the car chase scene in The Great Gatsby.

Which Indian film's stunt choreography was inspired by the action sequences in the James Bond films?

  1. Ek Tha Tiger

  2. Tiger Zinda Hai

  3. War

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The stunt choreography in Ek Tha Tiger, Tiger Zinda Hai, and War was heavily influenced by the action sequences in the James Bond films.

The 2012 film Agneepath featured a fight sequence between two characters on top of a moving train. Which literary work inspired this sequence?

  1. Anna Karenina

  2. War and Peace

  3. Crime and Punishment

  4. The Brothers Karamazov


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The fight sequence between Vijay and Kancha on top of a moving train in Agneepath was inspired by the train accident scene in Anna Karenina.

Which Indian film's stunt choreography was inspired by the martial arts techniques described in the ancient Chinese text The Art of War?

  1. Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon

  2. Hero

  3. House of Flying Daggers

  4. Ip Man


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The stunt choreography in Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon was inspired by the martial arts techniques described in The Art of War.

The 2010 film Dabangg featured a fight sequence between Salman Khan and Sonu Sood in a narrow alleyway. Which literary work inspired this sequence?

  1. The Iliad

  2. The Odyssey

  3. The Aeneid

  4. The Metamorphoses


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The fight sequence between Chulbul Pandey and Bachcha Yadav in the narrow alleyway in Dabangg was inspired by the duel between Achilles and Hector in The Iliad.

Which Indian film's stunt choreography was inspired by the action sequences in the Mission: Impossible films?

  1. Dhoom

  2. Dhoom 2

  3. Dhoom 3

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The stunt choreography in Dhoom, Dhoom 2, and Dhoom 3 was heavily influenced by the action sequences in the Mission: Impossible films.

The 2008 film Ghajini featured a fight sequence between Aamir Khan and Asin in a crowded market. Which literary work inspired this sequence?

  1. The Count of Monte Cristo

  2. The Three Musketeers

  3. The Man in the Iron Mask

  4. Twenty Years After


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The fight sequence between Sanjay Singhania and Kalpana in the crowded market in Ghajini was inspired by the prison escape scene in The Count of Monte Cristo.

Which Indian film's stunt choreography was inspired by the martial arts techniques described in the ancient Japanese text The Book of Five Rings?

  1. Seven Samurai

  2. Rashomon

  3. Yojimbo

  4. Sanjuro


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The stunt choreography in Seven Samurai was inspired by the martial arts techniques described in The Book of Five Rings.

The 2006 film Krrish featured a fight sequence between Hrithik Roshan and Naseeruddin Shah in a moving train. Which literary work inspired this sequence?

  1. The Great Gatsby

  2. The Catcher in the Rye

  3. To Kill a Mockingbird

  4. The Lord of the Rings


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The fight sequence between Krrish and Dr. Siddhant Arya in the moving train in Krrish was inspired by the car chase scene in The Great Gatsby.

Which Indian film's stunt choreography was inspired by the action sequences in the Fast and Furious films?

  1. Dhoom

  2. Dhoom 2

  3. Dhoom 3

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The stunt choreography in Dhoom, Dhoom 2, and Dhoom 3 was heavily influenced by the action sequences in the Fast and Furious films.

The 2002 film Devdas featured a fight sequence between Shah Rukh Khan and Madhuri Dixit in a field of flowers. Which literary work inspired this sequence?

  1. Romeo and Juliet

  2. Hamlet

  3. Othello

  4. King Lear


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The fight sequence between Devdas and Paro in the field of flowers in Devdas was inspired by the balcony scene in Romeo and Juliet.

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