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Addiction in Indian Cinema: A Critical Analysis

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Which of the following films deals with the theme of addiction to alcohol?

  1. Devdas

  2. Udta Punjab

  3. Sanju

  4. Aashiqui 2


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Devdas is a classic Indian film that tells the story of a man who becomes addicted to alcohol after his lover marries another man.

In the film "Udta Punjab", which drug is the main focus of the story?

  1. Heroin

  2. Cocaine

  3. LSD

  4. Marijuana


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Udta Punjab is a film that deals with the heroin epidemic in the state of Punjab, India.

Which actor played the role of a drug addict in the film "Sanju"?

  1. Ranbir Kapoor

  2. Vicky Kaushal

  3. Rajkummar Rao

  4. Ayushmann Khurrana


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Ranbir Kapoor played the role of Sanjay Dutt, a real-life actor who struggled with drug addiction, in the film "Sanju".

What is the name of the character played by Shraddha Kapoor in the film "Aashiqui 2"?

  1. Aarohi

  2. Tara

  3. Rhea

  4. Sakshi


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Shraddha Kapoor played the role of Aarohi, a singer who struggles with alcoholism, in the film "Aashiqui 2".

Which of the following films features a character who is addicted to gambling?

  1. Judaai

  2. Baazigar

  3. Darr

  4. Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Judaai is a film that tells the story of a man who becomes addicted to gambling and loses everything.

In the film "Baazigar", which actor played the role of a character who is addicted to gambling?

  1. Shah Rukh Khan

  2. Kajol

  3. Dalip Tahil

  4. Siddharth Ray


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Shah Rukh Khan played the role of Ajay Sharma, a character who is addicted to gambling, in the film "Baazigar".

Which of the following films deals with the theme of addiction to sex?

  1. Kamasutra

  2. Khamoshi

  3. Dil Se

  4. Kuch Kuch Hota Hai


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Kamasutra is a film that explores the theme of addiction to sex.

In the film "Khamoshi", which actor played the role of a character who is addicted to sex?

  1. Salman Khan

  2. Manisha Koirala

  3. Nana Patekar

  4. Helen


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Salman Khan played the role of Raja, a character who is addicted to sex, in the film "Khamoshi".

Which of the following films features a character who is addicted to drugs?

  1. Trainspotting

  2. Requiem for a Dream

  3. The Basketball Diaries

  4. Christiane F.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Trainspotting is a film that tells the story of a group of friends who are addicted to heroin.

In the film "Requiem for a Dream", which actor played the role of a character who is addicted to drugs?

  1. Jared Leto

  2. Jennifer Connelly

  3. Marlon Wayans

  4. Ellen Burstyn


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Jared Leto played the role of Harry Goldfarb, a character who is addicted to heroin, in the film "Requiem for a Dream".

Which of the following films deals with the theme of addiction to gambling?

  1. The Gambler

  2. Casino

  3. Rounders

  4. 21


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Gambler is a film that tells the story of a man who becomes addicted to gambling and loses everything.

In the film "Casino", which actor played the role of a character who is addicted to gambling?

  1. Robert De Niro

  2. Sharon Stone

  3. Joe Pesci

  4. James Woods


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Robert De Niro played the role of Sam Rothstein, a character who is addicted to gambling, in the film "Casino".

Which of the following films features a character who is addicted to sex?

  1. 9 1/2 Weeks

  2. Basic Instinct

  3. Fatal Attraction

  4. Indecent Proposal


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

9 1/2 Weeks is a film that explores the theme of addiction to sex.

In the film "Basic Instinct", which actor played the role of a character who is addicted to sex?

  1. Michael Douglas

  2. Sharon Stone

  3. Jeanne Tripplehorn

  4. George Dzundza


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Sharon Stone played the role of Catherine Tramell, a character who is addicted to sex, in the film "Basic Instinct".

Which of the following films deals with the theme of addiction to drugs?

  1. Drugstore Cowboy

  2. Spun

  3. Go

  4. The Basketball Diaries


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Drugstore Cowboy is a film that tells the story of a group of friends who are addicted to drugs.

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