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LGBTQ+ Representation in Indian Cinema: A History

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Which of the following films is considered a landmark in LGBTQ+ representation in Indian cinema?

  1. Fire

  2. My Brother Nikhil

  3. Margarita with a Straw

  4. Aligarh


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Deepa Mehta's 1996 film 'Fire' is widely regarded as a groundbreaking moment for LGBTQ+ representation in Indian cinema. It tells the story of two married women who fall in love and embark on a lesbian relationship.

Who played the role of Nikhil in the 2005 film 'My Brother Nikhil'?

  1. Sanjay Suri

  2. Juhi Chawla

  3. Purab Kohli

  4. Revathi


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Sanjay Suri portrayed the titular character of Nikhil in 'My Brother Nikhil', a film that explored the life of a gay man living with HIV/AIDS in India.

Which actress played the lead role in the 2014 film 'Margarita with a Straw'?

  1. Kalki Koechlin

  2. Konkona Sen Sharma

  3. Richa Chadha

  4. Swara Bhaskar


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Kalki Koechlin delivered a powerful performance as Laila, a young woman with cerebral palsy who navigates her sexuality and relationships in 'Margarita with a Straw'.

Who directed the 2015 film 'Aligarh'?

  1. Hansal Mehta

  2. Anurag Kashyap

  3. Imtiaz Ali

  4. Zoya Akhtar


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Hansal Mehta helmed the 2015 film 'Aligarh', which tells the story of Professor Shrinivas Ramchandra Siras, a gay man who faced discrimination and lost his job due to his sexuality.

Which of the following films features a transgender character played by a transgender actor?

  1. Bombay Talkies

  2. Ek Ladki Ko Dekha Toh Aisa Laga

  3. Shubh Mangal Zyada Saavdhan

  4. Chandigarh Kare Aashiqui


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Chandigarh Kare Aashiqui (2021) features a transgender character named Manvinder, played by transgender actor Vaani Kapoor.

Which film explores the relationship between a gay couple and their families?

  1. Fire

  2. My Brother Nikhil

  3. Margarita with a Straw

  4. Shubh Mangal Zyada Saavdhan


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Shubh Mangal Zyada Saavdhan (2020) tells the story of a gay couple, Kartik and Aman, and their struggle to gain acceptance from their families.

Who played the role of Siras in the film 'Aligarh'?

  1. Manoj Bajpayee

  2. Rajkummar Rao

  3. Nawazuddin Siddiqui

  4. Irrfan Khan


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Manoj Bajpayee delivered a critically acclaimed performance as Professor Shrinivas Ramchandra Siras in 'Aligarh'.

Which film features a lesbian relationship between two schoolgirls?

  1. Fire

  2. My Brother Nikhil

  3. Margarita with a Straw

  4. Ek Ladki Ko Dekha Toh Aisa Laga


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Ek Ladki Ko Dekha Toh Aisa Laga (2019) depicts a lesbian relationship between Sweety and Kuhu, played by Sonam Kapoor and Regina Cassandra, respectively.

Which of the following films is a documentary about the lives of transgender people in India?

  1. Bombay Talkies

  2. My Brother Nikhil

  3. Margarita with a Straw

  4. The Pink Mirror


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Pink Mirror (2020) is a documentary that follows the lives of transgender people in India, exploring their struggles and triumphs.

Who directed the 2018 film 'Ek Ladki Ko Dekha Toh Aisa Laga'?

  1. Hansal Mehta

  2. Anurag Kashyap

  3. Imtiaz Ali

  4. Shelly Chopra Dhar


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Shelly Chopra Dhar made her directorial debut with 'Ek Ladki Ko Dekha Toh Aisa Laga', a film that explores the complexities of same-sex relationships in a small town.

Which film features a gay character who is a classical dancer?

  1. Fire

  2. My Brother Nikhil

  3. Margarita with a Straw

  4. Shubh Mangal Zyada Saavdhan


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

In 'Shubh Mangal Zyada Saavdhan', Ayushmann Khurrana plays the role of Kartik, a gay classical dancer who falls in love with Aman, played by Jitendra Kumar.

Which of the following films is a biopic about the life of a transgender activist?

  1. Bombay Talkies

  2. My Brother Nikhil

  3. Margarita with a Straw

  4. Njan Marykutty


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Njan Marykutty (2018) is a Malayalam film based on the life of Marykutty, a transgender activist and dancer who fought for the rights of transgender people in Kerala.

Who played the role of Sweety in the film 'Ek Ladki Ko Dekha Toh Aisa Laga'?

  1. Sonam Kapoor

  2. Regina Cassandra

  3. Juhi Chawla

  4. Rani Mukerji


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Sonam Kapoor portrayed the character of Sweety, a young woman who falls in love with Kuhu, in 'Ek Ladki Ko Dekha Toh Aisa Laga'.

Which film features a lesbian couple who adopt a child?

  1. Fire

  2. My Brother Nikhil

  3. Margarita with a Straw

  4. The World Unseen


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The World Unseen (2007) is a film about two lesbian women in South Africa who adopt a child together.

Who played the role of Laila in the film 'Margarita with a Straw'?

  1. Kalki Koechlin

  2. Konkona Sen Sharma

  3. Richa Chadha

  4. Swara Bhaskar


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Kalki Koechlin delivered a powerful performance as Laila, a young woman with cerebral palsy who navigates her sexuality and relationships in 'Margarita with a Straw'.

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