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Films Based on Historical or Mythological Texts

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Which Indian film is based on the epic poem Mahabharata?

  1. Sholay

  2. Mughal-e-Azam

  3. Mahabharat

  4. Lagaan


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Mahabharat is a 1988 Indian epic television series based on the ancient Indian epic of the same name.

Which Indian film is based on the life of the Mughal emperor Akbar?

  1. Jodhaa Akbar

  2. Mughal-e-Azam

  3. Taj Mahal

  4. Akbar the Great


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Mughal-e-Azam is a 1960 Indian epic historical drama film based on the life of the Mughal emperor Akbar.

Which Indian film is based on the life of the Maratha warrior king Shivaji?

  1. Tanhaji

  2. Shivaji: The Maratha Warrior

  3. Bajirao Mastani

  4. Peshwa Bajirao


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Tanhaji is a 2020 Indian historical action film based on the life of the Maratha warrior king Shivaji.

Which Indian film is based on the life of the Rajput queen Padmavati?

  1. Padmaavat

  2. Bajirao Mastani

  3. Jodhaa Akbar

  4. Mughal-e-Azam


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Padmaavat is a 2018 Indian epic period drama film based on the life of the Rajput queen Padmavati.

Which Indian film is based on the life of the Indian freedom fighter Bhagat Singh?

  1. The Legend of Bhagat Singh

  2. Rang De Basanti

  3. Lagaan

  4. Sholay


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Legend of Bhagat Singh is a 2002 Indian biographical historical drama film based on the life of the Indian freedom fighter Bhagat Singh.

Which Indian film is based on the life of the Indian social reformer Raja Ram Mohan Roy?

  1. Raja Ram Mohan Roy

  2. The White Tiger

  3. Lagaan

  4. Rang De Basanti


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Raja Ram Mohan Roy is a 1958 Indian biographical film based on the life of the Indian social reformer Raja Ram Mohan Roy.

Which Indian film is based on the life of the Indian poet Rabindranath Tagore?

  1. The Last Poet

  2. Ghare Baire

  3. Chokher Bali

  4. Charulata


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Last Poet is a 2007 Indian biographical film based on the life of the Indian poet Rabindranath Tagore.

Which Indian film is based on the life of the Indian writer Munshi Premchand?

  1. Munshi Premchand

  2. Garm Hava

  3. Shatranj Ke Khilari

  4. Junoon


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Munshi Premchand is a 1961 Indian biographical film based on the life of the Indian writer Munshi Premchand.

Which Indian film is based on the life of the Indian actor Balraj Sahni?

  1. Garam Hava

  2. Shatranj Ke Khilari

  3. Junoon

  4. Do Bigha Zamin


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Garam Hava is a 1973 Indian drama film based on the life of the Indian actor Balraj Sahni.

Which Indian film is based on the life of the Indian singer Kishore Kumar?

  1. Kishore Kumar

  2. Aradhana

  3. Amar Prem

  4. Padosan


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Kishore Kumar is a 1987 Indian biographical film based on the life of the Indian singer Kishore Kumar.

Which Indian film is based on the life of the Indian dancer and actress Vyjayanthimala?

  1. Sangam

  2. Devdas

  3. Madhumati

  4. Naya Daur


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Sangam is a 1964 Indian romantic drama film based on the life of the Indian dancer and actress Vyjayanthimala.

Which Indian film is based on the life of the Indian actress Madhubala?

  1. Mughal-e-Azam

  2. Chalti Ka Naam Gaadi

  3. Barsaat

  4. Howrah Bridge


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Mughal-e-Azam is a 1960 Indian epic historical drama film based on the life of the Indian actress Madhubala.

Which Indian film is based on the life of the Indian actress Nargis?

  1. Mother India

  2. Awara

  3. Shree 420

  4. Barsaat


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Mother India is a 1957 Indian epic drama film based on the life of the Indian actress Nargis.

Which Indian film is based on the life of the Indian actress Waheeda Rehman?

  1. Guide

  2. Kaagaz Ke Phool

  3. Chaudhvin Ka Chand

  4. Pyaasa


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Guide is a 1965 Indian romantic drama film based on the life of the Indian actress Waheeda Rehman.

Which Indian film is based on the life of the Indian actress Sharmila Tagore?

  1. Aradhana

  2. Amar Prem

  3. Padosan

  4. Chupke Chupke


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Aradhana is a 1969 Indian romantic drama film based on the life of the Indian actress Sharmila Tagore.

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