LGBTQ+ Films and the Indian Media

Description: This quiz explores the representation of LGBTQ+ themes and issues in Indian cinema. Test your knowledge about groundbreaking films, notable directors, and the impact of these films on Indian society.
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Which of the following films is considered a landmark in Indian LGBTQ+ cinema?

  1. Fire

  2. My Brother Nikhil

  3. Margarita with a Straw

  4. Aligarh


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Fire (1996), directed by Deepa Mehta, is often regarded as the first mainstream Indian film to explicitly portray a lesbian relationship.

Who directed the critically acclaimed film 'Aligarh' (2015), which deals with the real-life story of a gay professor?

  1. Hansal Mehta

  2. Anurag Kashyap

  3. Ritesh Batra

  4. Ashwiny Iyer Tiwari


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Hansal Mehta directed 'Aligarh', which received critical acclaim for its sensitive portrayal of the protagonist's struggle with societal prejudice.

Which of these films features a transgender character played by a trans actor?

  1. Ek Ladki Ko Dekha Toh Aisa Laga

  2. Shab

  3. Bombay Talkies

  4. Shubh Mangal Zyada Saavdhan


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Bombay Talkies (2013) includes a short film directed by Karan Johar, featuring a transgender character played by the trans actor Laxmi Narayan Tripathi.

Which film explores the theme of same-sex love through the relationship between two young women in a boarding school?

  1. Margarita with a Straw

  2. The Lunchbox

  3. Aligarh

  4. Fire


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Margarita with a Straw (2014), directed by Shonali Bose, delves into the complexities of a lesbian relationship amidst societal norms and personal struggles.

Which of the following films is based on the real-life story of a gay couple who fought for their right to live together?

  1. Fire

  2. Aligarh

  3. My Brother Nikhil

  4. Shubh Mangal Zyada Saavdhan


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

My Brother Nikhil (2005) is based on the true story of Dominic D'Souza, a Mumbai-based swimmer who fought for his right to live with his partner.

Who played the lead role in the film 'Shubh Mangal Zyada Saavdhan', which features a gay couple's struggle for acceptance?

  1. Ayushmann Khurrana

  2. Rajkummar Rao

  3. Vicky Kaushal

  4. Ranveer Singh


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Ayushmann Khurrana played the lead role in 'Shubh Mangal Zyada Saavdhan' (2020), which garnered praise for its progressive portrayal of a gay relationship.

Which film deals with the issue of homophobia in rural India through the story of a gay man who returns to his village?

  1. Kapoor & Sons

  2. Ek Ladki Ko Dekha Toh Aisa Laga

  3. Shubh Mangal Zyada Saavdhan

  4. Aligarh


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Ek Ladki Ko Dekha Toh Aisa Laga (2019) explores the challenges faced by a lesbian woman in a small town in Punjab.

Who directed the film 'Fire', which is considered a groundbreaking portrayal of a lesbian relationship in Indian cinema?

  1. Deepa Mehta

  2. Mira Nair

  3. Rituparno Ghosh

  4. Anurag Kashyap


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Deepa Mehta directed 'Fire' (1996), which was a significant step forward in the representation of LGBTQ+ themes in Indian cinema.

Which of these films features a gay character played by a cisgender actor?

  1. Shubh Mangal Zyada Saavdhan

  2. My Brother Nikhil

  3. Aligarh

  4. Bombay Talkies


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

In 'Aligarh' (2015), Manoj Bajpayee played the role of a gay professor, becoming one of the first cisgender actors to portray a homosexual character in Indian cinema.

Which film explores the theme of gender identity through the story of a transgender woman who dreams of becoming a classical dancer?

  1. Margarita with a Straw

  2. Bombay Talkies

  3. Ek Ladki Ko Dekha Toh Aisa Laga

  4. Fire


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Bombay Talkies (2013) includes a short film directed by Zoya Akhtar, featuring a transgender woman's journey to pursue her passion for classical dance.

Who played the lead role in the film 'My Brother Nikhil', which deals with the struggles of a gay man living with HIV?

  1. Sanjay Suri

  2. John Abraham

  3. Hrithik Roshan

  4. Shahrukh Khan


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Sanjay Suri played the lead role in 'My Brother Nikhil' (2005), delivering a powerful performance as a gay man facing societal prejudice and the challenges of living with HIV.

Which film features a lesbian couple who face societal disapproval and discrimination?

  1. Margarita with a Straw

  2. Aligarh

  3. Fire

  4. Bombay Talkies


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Fire (1996) portrays the story of two women who find love and companionship in each other despite societal disapproval and the constraints of their marriages.

Who directed the film 'Margarita with a Straw', which explores the complexities of a lesbian relationship amidst societal norms and personal struggles?

  1. Shonali Bose

  2. Mira Nair

  3. Deepa Mehta

  4. Rituparno Ghosh


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Shonali Bose directed 'Margarita with a Straw' (2014), which received critical acclaim for its sensitive portrayal of a lesbian relationship and the protagonist's journey of self-acceptance.

Which film deals with the theme of homophobia in urban India through the story of a gay couple who face societal prejudice and discrimination?

  1. Margarita with a Straw

  2. Aligarh

  3. Fire

  4. Shubh Mangal Zyada Saavdhan


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Shubh Mangal Zyada Saavdhan (2020) explores the challenges faced by a gay couple in urban India, highlighting the societal prejudices and discrimination they encounter.

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