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Prominent Actresses of Indian Films

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Which actress is known as the 'Lady Superstar' of Indian cinema?

  1. Sridevi

  2. Rekha

  3. Hema Malini

  4. Madhuri Dixit


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Sridevi, known as the 'Lady Superstar' of Indian cinema, was a renowned actress who appeared in over 300 films in various languages, including Tamil, Telugu, Hindi, Malayalam, and Kannada.

Who is the first Indian actress to win the National Film Award for Best Actress twice?

  1. Shabana Azmi

  2. Nargis

  3. Madhubala

  4. Meena Kumari


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Shabana Azmi is the first Indian actress to win the National Film Award for Best Actress twice, for her performances in the films 'Ankur' (1974) and 'Arth' (1982).

Which actress is known for her iconic role as 'Mother India' in the 1957 film of the same name?

  1. Nargis

  2. Madhubala

  3. Meena Kumari

  4. Vyjayanthimala


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Nargis is known for her iconic role as 'Mother India' in the 1957 film of the same name, which earned her the National Film Award for Best Actress.

Who is the youngest actress to win the National Film Award for Best Actress?

  1. Priyanka Chopra

  2. Aishwarya Rai

  3. Kareena Kapoor

  4. Deepika Padukone


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Priyanka Chopra is the youngest actress to win the National Film Award for Best Actress, for her performance in the 2008 film 'Fashion'.

Which actress is known for her versatility and has won the National Film Award for Best Actress four times?

  1. Shabana Azmi

  2. Smita Patil

  3. Madhuri Dixit

  4. Rekha


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Shabana Azmi is known for her versatility and has won the National Film Award for Best Actress four times, for her performances in the films 'Ankur' (1974), 'Arth' (1982), 'Khandhar' (1984), and 'Godmother' (1999).

Who is the first Indian actress to win the Miss Universe pageant?

  1. Sushmita Sen

  2. Aishwarya Rai

  3. Lara Dutta

  4. Yukta Mookhey


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Sushmita Sen is the first Indian actress to win the Miss Universe pageant, which she achieved in 1994.

Which actress is known for her portrayal of strong and independent women in films such as 'Mr. India' and 'Tezaab'?

  1. Sridevi

  2. Madhuri Dixit

  3. Juhi Chawla

  4. Karisma Kapoor


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Sridevi is known for her portrayal of strong and independent women in films such as 'Mr. India' (1987) and 'Tezaab' (1988).

Who is the first Indian actress to win the Academy Award for Best Actress?

  1. Shabana Azmi

  2. Nargis

  3. Madhubala

  4. Meena Kumari


Correct Option:
Explanation:

No Indian actress has won the Academy Award for Best Actress to date.

Which actress is known for her graceful dance performances and has won the National Film Award for Best Actress three times?

  1. Vyjayanthimala

  2. Hema Malini

  3. Madhuri Dixit

  4. Rekha


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Vyjayanthimala is known for her graceful dance performances and has won the National Film Award for Best Actress three times, for her performances in the films 'Nagin' (1954), 'Sadhana' (1958), and 'Gunga Jumna' (1961).

Who is the first Indian actress to win the BAFTA Award for Best Actress?

  1. Shabana Azmi

  2. Smita Patil

  3. Madhuri Dixit

  4. Tabu


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Shabana Azmi is the first Indian actress to win the BAFTA Award for Best Actress, for her performance in the 1985 film 'Saaransh'.

Which actress is known for her performances in films such as 'Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge' and 'Kuch Kuch Hota Hai'?

  1. Kajol

  2. Rani Mukerji

  3. Preity Zinta

  4. Kareena Kapoor


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Kajol is known for her performances in films such as 'Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge' (1995) and 'Kuch Kuch Hota Hai' (1998).

Who is the first Indian actress to win the Golden Globe Award for Best Actress?

  1. Shabana Azmi

  2. Smita Patil

  3. Madhuri Dixit

  4. Tabu


Correct Option:
Explanation:

No Indian actress has won the Golden Globe Award for Best Actress to date.

Which actress is known for her performances in films such as '3 Idiots' and 'PK'?

  1. Kareena Kapoor

  2. Priyanka Chopra

  3. Deepika Padukone

  4. Anushka Sharma


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Kareena Kapoor is known for her performances in films such as '3 Idiots' (2009) and 'PK' (2014).

Who is the first Indian actress to win the Cannes Film Festival Award for Best Actress?

  1. Shabana Azmi

  2. Smita Patil

  3. Madhuri Dixit

  4. Tabu


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Shabana Azmi is the first Indian actress to win the Cannes Film Festival Award for Best Actress, for her performance in the 1984 film 'Khandhar'.

Which actress is known for her performances in films such as 'Black' and 'Devdas'?

  1. Aishwarya Rai

  2. Madhuri Dixit

  3. Juhi Chawla

  4. Karisma Kapoor


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Aishwarya Rai is known for her performances in films such as 'Black' (2005) and 'Devdas' (2002).

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