Literary Adaptations in Indian Cinema

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Which iconic Hindi film is based on the novel "Devdas" by Sarat Chandra Chattopadhyay?

  1. Devdas (1935)

  2. Devdas (1955)

  3. Devdas (2002)

  4. Devdas (2018)


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The 1955 adaptation of "Devdas" directed by Bimal Roy is considered a classic in Indian cinema.

The critically acclaimed film "Pather Panchali" is an adaptation of which Bengali novel?

  1. Pather Panchali

  2. Aparajito

  3. Apur Sansar

  4. Ghare Baire


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

"Pather Panchali" is the first part of the Apu Trilogy, based on the novel of the same name by Bibhutibhushan Bandopadhyay.

Which M.T. Vasudevan Nair novel was adapted into the award-winning Malayalam film "Chemmeen"?

  1. Randamoozham

  2. Manju

  3. Kaalam

  4. Chemmeen


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

"Chemmeen" is a poignant tale of love and loss set against the backdrop of Kerala's coastal villages.

The Tamil film "Nayagan" is loosely based on which American crime novel?

  1. The Godfather

  2. Scarface

  3. Goodfellas

  4. The Untouchables


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Mani Ratnam's "Nayagan" draws inspiration from Mario Puzo's iconic novel "The Godfather".

Which Hindi film is an adaptation of Charles Dickens' classic novel "Great Expectations"?

  1. Masoom

  2. Lamhe

  3. Silsila

  4. Kabhi Haan Kabhi Naa


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Shekhar Kapur's "Masoom" is a poignant adaptation of Dickens' novel, exploring themes of family and identity.

The Kannada film "Mungaru Male" is based on which Kannada novel?

  1. Mungaru Male

  2. Malgudi Days

  3. Namma Basava

  4. Anveshane


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Yograj Bhat's "Mungaru Male" is a romantic drama adapted from the novel of the same name by K. Shivaram Karanth.

Which Hindi film is an adaptation of Premchand's novel "Gaban"?

  1. Gaban (1939)

  2. Gaban (1966)

  3. Gaban (2004)

  4. Gaban (2016)


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The 1966 adaptation of "Gaban" directed by Baldev Raj Chopra is a critically acclaimed classic.

The Telugu film "Mayabazar" is based on which ancient Indian epic?

  1. Ramayana

  2. Mahabharata

  3. Bhagavad Gita

  4. Upanishads


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

"Mayabazar" is a fantasy film loosely based on the Mahabharata, particularly the story of Arjuna and Ulupi.

Which Malayalam film is an adaptation of Vaikom Muhammad Basheer's novel "Balyakalasakhi"?

  1. Balyakalasakhi

  2. Oru Vadakkan Veeragatha

  3. Manichitrathazhu

  4. Thenmavin Kombath


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Bharathan's "Balyakalasakhi" is a heartwarming tale of childhood friendship and innocence.

The Hindi film "Umrao Jaan" is based on which Urdu novel?

  1. Umrao Jaan Ada

  2. Godaan

  3. Devdas

  4. Rang De Basanti


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Mirza Hadi Ruswa's "Umrao Jaan Ada" is a poignant tale of a courtesan's life in 19th-century Lucknow.

Which Hindi film is an adaptation of Ruskin Bond's novel "A Flight of Pigeons"?

  1. Junoon

  2. Tamas

  3. Salaam Bombay!

  4. Bandit Queen


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Shyam Benegal's "Junoon" is a powerful film set during the Indian independence movement.

The Tamil film "Anbe Sivam" is based on which novel by Jeyamohan?

  1. Anbe Sivam

  2. Venmurasu

  3. Kaatrin Mozhi

  4. Uyir


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Sundar C.'s "Anbe Sivam" is a philosophical drama exploring themes of love, compassion, and spirituality.

Which Hindi film is an adaptation of R.K. Narayan's novel "The Guide"?

  1. The Guide

  2. Pather Panchali

  3. Aparajito

  4. Apur Sansar


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Vijay Anand's "The Guide" is a classic film starring Dev Anand and Waheeda Rehman.

The Kannada film "Tarka" is based on which novel by Shivaram Karanth?

  1. Tarka

  2. Mungaru Male

  3. Malgudi Days

  4. Namma Basava


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Girish Kasaravalli's "Tarka" is a thought-provoking film exploring the themes of identity and belonging.

Which Hindi film is an adaptation of Premchand's novel "Godan"?

  1. Godan (1936)

  2. Godan (1963)

  3. Godan (1979)

  4. Godan (2001)


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Bimal Roy's "Godan" is a critically acclaimed adaptation of Premchand's novel, depicting the struggles of rural farmers.

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