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Disability and the Indian Film Industry's Challenges

Description: This quiz aims to assess your knowledge about the challenges faced by the Indian film industry in representing disability.
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Which of the following is NOT a common challenge faced by the Indian film industry in representing disability?

  1. Lack of diverse representation

  2. Negative portrayal of disabled characters

  3. Inaccurate portrayal of disability

  4. Lack of funding for disability-related films


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

While lack of diverse representation, negative portrayal, and inaccurate portrayal are common challenges, lack of funding is not a significant issue in the Indian film industry.

What is the term used to describe the practice of casting able-bodied actors to play disabled characters?

  1. Disability washing

  2. Disability whitewashing

  3. Disability blackwashing

  4. Disability yellowwashing


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Disability whitewashing refers to the casting of able-bodied actors to play disabled characters, often resulting in inaccurate and stereotypical portrayals.

Which Indian film is widely regarded as a landmark in terms of its portrayal of disability?

  1. Black

  2. Taare Zameen Par

  3. My Name Is Khan

  4. Margarita with a Straw


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Taare Zameen Par (2007) is often cited as a significant film in Indian cinema for its sensitive and realistic portrayal of a child with dyslexia.

What is the name of the Indian organization that advocates for the rights of people with disabilities in the film industry?

  1. National Center for Promotion of Employment for Disabled People (NCPEDP)

  2. Disability Rights Association of India (DRAI)

  3. Indian Association of People with Disability (IAPD)

  4. All India Federation of the Deaf (AIFD)


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The National Center for Promotion of Employment for Disabled People (NCPEDP) is a prominent organization working towards the inclusion of people with disabilities in the Indian film industry.

Which Indian film festival is dedicated to showcasing films that explore disability issues?

  1. Mumbai International Film Festival

  2. International Film Festival of India (IFFI)

  3. Kolkata International Film Festival

  4. Dharamshala International Film Festival


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Dharamshala International Film Festival (DIFF) is known for its focus on films that address disability-related themes and issues.

What is the name of the Indian actor who is known for his advocacy work on disability rights and inclusion?

  1. Shah Rukh Khan

  2. Aamir Khan

  3. Hrithik Roshan

  4. Amitabh Bachchan


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Amitabh Bachchan is a renowned Indian actor who has been actively involved in promoting disability rights and inclusion through his work and public advocacy.

Which Indian film director has consistently explored disability themes in his work?

  1. Sanjay Leela Bhansali

  2. Karan Johar

  3. Anurag Kashyap

  4. Mani Ratnam


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Anurag Kashyap is an Indian filmmaker known for his realistic and thought-provoking films, many of which have explored disability themes and characters.

What is the name of the Indian film that features a deaf and mute protagonist?

  1. Black

  2. Taare Zameen Par

  3. My Name Is Khan

  4. Margarita with a Straw


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Black (2005) is a critically acclaimed Indian film that tells the story of a deaf and mute girl and her relationship with her teacher.

Which Indian film features a character with autism?

  1. Black

  2. Taare Zameen Par

  3. My Name Is Khan

  4. Margarita with a Straw


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Taare Zameen Par (2007) features a character named Ishaan Awasthi, a young boy with dyslexia.

What is the name of the Indian film that explores the challenges faced by a person with cerebral palsy?

  1. Black

  2. Taare Zameen Par

  3. My Name Is Khan

  4. Margarita with a Straw


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Margarita with a Straw (2014) is an Indian film that tells the story of a young woman with cerebral palsy and her journey towards self-acceptance and independence.

Which Indian film features a character with Down syndrome?

  1. Black

  2. Taare Zameen Par

  3. My Name Is Khan

  4. Margarita with a Straw


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

My Name Is Khan (2010) features a character named Sam, a young boy with Down syndrome.

What is the name of the Indian film that explores the challenges faced by a person with multiple sclerosis?

  1. Black

  2. Taare Zameen Par

  3. My Name Is Khan

  4. Margarita with a Straw


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Margarita with a Straw (2014) also features a character named Laila, a young woman with multiple sclerosis.

Which Indian film features a character with a visual impairment?

  1. Black

  2. Taare Zameen Par

  3. My Name Is Khan

  4. Margarita with a Straw


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Black (2005) features a character named Michelle McNally, a young woman who is blind and deaf.

What is the name of the Indian film that explores the challenges faced by a person with a speech impediment?

  1. Black

  2. Taare Zameen Par

  3. My Name Is Khan

  4. Margarita with a Straw


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

My Name Is Khan (2010) also features a character named Rizwan Khan, a man with Asperger's syndrome.

Which Indian film features a character with a physical disability?

  1. Black

  2. Taare Zameen Par

  3. My Name Is Khan

  4. Margarita with a Straw


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Margarita with a Straw (2014) features a character named Khanum, a young woman with a physical disability.

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