Famous Indian Actors and Actresses

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Who is known as the 'King of Bollywood'?

  1. Amitabh Bachchan

  2. Shah Rukh Khan

  3. Salman Khan

  4. Aamir Khan


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Amitabh Bachchan is widely regarded as the 'King of Bollywood' due to his immense popularity and contributions to the Indian film industry.

Which actress is known as the 'Dhak Dhak Girl'?

  1. Madhuri Dixit

  2. Sridevi

  3. Aishwarya Rai Bachchan

  4. Kareena Kapoor Khan


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Madhuri Dixit earned the title 'Dhak Dhak Girl' for her energetic dance performances and captivating screen presence, particularly in the song 'Dhak Dhak Karne Laga' from the film 'Beta'.

Who is the highest-grossing Indian actor of all time?

  1. Akshay Kumar

  2. Salman Khan

  3. Shah Rukh Khan

  4. Aamir Khan


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Akshay Kumar holds the record for being the highest-grossing Indian actor of all time, with his films collectively earning over ₹3,800 crores at the box office.

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

  1. Nayanthara

  2. Samantha Ruth Prabhu

  3. Trisha Krishnan

  4. Anushka Shetty


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Nayanthara is often referred to as the 'Lady Superstar' of South Indian cinema due to her immense popularity and success in Tamil, Telugu, and Malayalam films.

Who is the first Indian actor to win an Academy Award?

  1. Bhanu Athaiya

  2. Satyajit Ray

  3. A.R. Rahman

  4. Irrfan Khan


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Bhanu Athaiya became the first Indian to win an Academy Award in 1983 for her costume design work in the film 'Gandhi'.

Which actor is known as the 'Greek God of Bollywood'?

  1. Hrithik Roshan

  2. John Abraham

  3. Sidharth Malhotra

  4. Varun Dhawan


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Hrithik Roshan has earned the nickname 'Greek God of Bollywood' due to his striking physical appearance and impressive dancing skills.

Who is the highest-paid Indian actress of all time?

  1. Deepika Padukone

  2. Priyanka Chopra Jonas

  3. Alia Bhatt

  4. Katrina Kaif


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Deepika Padukone is currently the highest-paid Indian actress, with her earnings estimated to be around ₹100 crores per year.

Which actress is known as the 'Queen of Bollywood'?

  1. Kangana Ranaut

  2. Vidya Balan

  3. Tabu

  4. Rani Mukerji


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Kangana Ranaut has been referred to as the 'Queen of Bollywood' due to her powerful performances and outspoken personality.

Who is the first Indian actor to win a BAFTA Award?

  1. Anupam Kher

  2. Irrfan Khan

  3. Om Puri

  4. Naseeruddin Shah


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Anupam Kher became the first Indian actor to win a BAFTA Award in 2002 for his supporting role in the film 'Bend It Like Beckham'.

Which actor is known as the 'Khiladi of Bollywood'?

  1. Akshay Kumar

  2. Ajay Devgn

  3. Sunil Shetty

  4. Jackie Shroff


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Akshay Kumar has earned the title 'Khiladi of Bollywood' for his action-packed roles and daredevil stunts in numerous films.

Who is the first Indian actress to win a Golden Globe Award?

  1. Priyanka Chopra Jonas

  2. Deepika Padukone

  3. Aishwarya Rai Bachchan

  4. Tabu


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Priyanka Chopra Jonas made history by becoming the first Indian actress to win a Golden Globe Award in 2017 for her performance in the TV series 'Quantico'.

Which actor is known as the 'Nawab of Pataudi'?

  1. Saif Ali Khan

  2. Kareena Kapoor Khan

  3. Soha Ali Khan

  4. Kunal Kemmu


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Saif Ali Khan holds the title 'Nawab of Pataudi', a royal title associated with his family's lineage.

Who is the first Indian actor to win a National Award for Best Actor?

  1. Dilip Kumar

  2. Raj Kapoor

  3. Amitabh Bachchan

  4. Naseeruddin Shah


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Dilip Kumar was the first Indian actor to receive the National Award for Best Actor in 1954 for his performance in the film 'Aan'.

Which actress is known as the 'Miss Universe of Bollywood'?

  1. Sushmita Sen

  2. Aishwarya Rai Bachchan

  3. Lara Dutta

  4. Priyanka Chopra Jonas


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Sushmita Sen won the Miss Universe pageant in 1994, earning her the title 'Miss Universe of Bollywood'.

Who is the first Indian actor to win an Emmy Award?

  1. Irrfan Khan

  2. Naseeruddin Shah

  3. Om Puri

  4. Anupam Kher


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Irrfan Khan became the first Indian actor to win an Emmy Award in 2012 for his performance in the TV series 'In Treatment'.

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