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Films Exploring the Intersectionality of Caste, Class, and Gender

Description: This quiz explores the intersectionality of caste, class, and gender in Indian cinema. Test your knowledge about films that delve into these complex social issues.
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Which film by Mani Ratnam explores the caste system and its impact on love and marriage?

  1. Nayakan

  2. Roja

  3. Bombay

  4. Dil Se


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Bombay is a 1995 Indian Tamil-language romantic drama film directed by Mani Ratnam. The film explores the caste system and its impact on love and marriage, set against the backdrop of the 1992-1993 Bombay riots.

In which film does a Dalit woman fight against the oppressive caste system and becomes a symbol of resistance?

  1. Fandry

  2. Sairat

  3. Court

  4. Article 15


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Fandry is a 2013 Indian Marathi-language drama film directed by Nagraj Manjule. The film tells the story of a Dalit woman who fights against the oppressive caste system and becomes a symbol of resistance.

Which film by Mira Nair explores the lives of three women from different social classes in Delhi?

  1. Salaam Bombay!

  2. Monsoon Wedding

  3. The Namesake

  4. Queen of Katwe


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Monsoon Wedding is a 2001 Indian Hindi-language comedy-drama film directed by Mira Nair. The film explores the lives of three women from different social classes in Delhi, as they prepare for a monsoon wedding.

In which film does a young woman from a lower caste falls in love with an upper-caste man, leading to a tragic conflict?

  1. Omkara

  2. Devdas

  3. Black

  4. Parineeta


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Parineeta is a 2005 Indian Hindi-language romantic drama film directed by Pradeep Sarkar. The film tells the story of a young woman from a lower caste who falls in love with an upper-caste man, leading to a tragic conflict.

Which film by Rituparno Ghosh explores the complex relationship between a wealthy landlord and his Dalit servant?

  1. Chokher Bali

  2. Unishe April

  3. The Last Lear

  4. Chitrangada


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Unishe April is a 1994 Indian Bengali-language drama film directed by Rituparno Ghosh. The film explores the complex relationship between a wealthy landlord and his Dalit servant.

In which film does a group of Dalit women form a cooperative to fight against poverty and oppression?

  1. Sardar

  2. Sairat

  3. Article 15

  4. Lipstick Under My Burkha


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Sardar is a 2017 Indian Marathi-language drama film directed by Pravin Tarde. The film tells the story of a group of Dalit women who form a cooperative to fight against poverty and oppression.

Which film by Deepa Mehta explores the lives of three women from different generations in a Punjabi family?

  1. Earth

  2. Fire

  3. Water

  4. Bollywood/Hollywood


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Water is a 2005 Indian drama film directed by Deepa Mehta. The film explores the lives of three women from different generations in a Punjabi family, set against the backdrop of the Partition of India in 1947.

In which film does a Dalit man becomes a successful businessman and challenges the caste system?

  1. The Lunchbox

  2. Piku

  3. Vicky Donor

  4. Masaan


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Masaan is a 2015 Indian Hindi-language drama film directed by Neeraj Ghaywan. The film tells the story of a Dalit man who becomes a successful businessman and challenges the caste system.

Which film by Anurag Kashyap explores the lives of four women from different social backgrounds in Mumbai?

  1. Gangs of Wasseypur

  2. Ugly

  3. Bombay Velvet

  4. Raman Raghav 2.0


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Ugly is a 2013 Indian Hindi-language crime thriller film directed by Anurag Kashyap. The film explores the lives of four women from different social backgrounds in Mumbai.

In which film does a young woman from a lower caste falls in love with a man from a higher caste, leading to a violent conflict?

  1. Bajirao Mastani

  2. Padmaavat

  3. Jodhaa Akbar

  4. Devdas


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Jodhaa Akbar is a 2008 Indian epic historical drama film directed by Ashutosh Gowariker. The film tells the story of a young woman from a lower caste who falls in love with a man from a higher caste, leading to a violent conflict.

Which film by Zoya Akhtar explores the lives of three friends from different social backgrounds in Mumbai?

  1. Luck by Chance

  2. Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara

  3. Dil Dhadakne Do

  4. Gully Boy


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Dil Dhadakne Do is a 2015 Indian Hindi-language comedy-drama film directed by Zoya Akhtar. The film explores the lives of three friends from different social backgrounds in Mumbai.

In which film does a Dalit woman becomes a police officer and fights against caste-based discrimination?

  1. Article 15

  2. Thappad

  3. Panga

  4. Chhapaak


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Article 15 is a 2019 Indian Hindi-language crime drama film directed by Anubhav Sinha. The film tells the story of a Dalit woman who becomes a police officer and fights against caste-based discrimination.

Which film by Rima Das explores the life of a young girl from a lower caste in Assam?

  1. Village Rockstars

  2. Bulbul Can Sing

  3. Aamis

  4. Jonaki


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Village Rockstars is a 2017 Indian Assamese-language drama film directed by Rima Das. The film explores the life of a young girl from a lower caste in Assam.

In which film does a young man from a lower caste falls in love with a woman from a higher caste, leading to a tragic conflict?

  1. Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham

  2. Kuch Kuch Hota Hai

  3. Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge

  4. Mohabbatein


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Mohabbatein is a 2000 Indian Hindi-language romantic drama film directed by Aditya Chopra. The film tells the story of a young man from a lower caste who falls in love with a woman from a higher caste, leading to a tragic conflict.

Which film by Pa. Ranjith explores the lives of Dalit gangsters in Chennai?

  1. Madras

  2. Kabali

  3. Kaala

  4. Sarpatta Parambarai


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Madras is a 2014 Indian Tamil-language action drama film directed by Pa. Ranjith. The film explores the lives of Dalit gangsters in Chennai.

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