Disability and the Indian Film Awards

Description: This quiz aims to assess your knowledge of the representation of disability in Indian cinema, with a focus on the Indian Film Awards.
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Which film won the National Film Award for Best Film on Disability in 1999?

  1. Black

  2. Taare Zameen Par

  3. My Name is Khan

  4. Margarita with a Straw


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Black is a 2005 Indian drama film directed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali and starring Amitabh Bachchan and Rani Mukerji. The film tells the story of a deaf and blind girl and her relationship with her teacher.

Which actor won the National Film Award for Best Actor for his portrayal of a character with disability in 2010?

  1. Amitabh Bachchan

  2. Shah Rukh Khan

  3. Aamir Khan

  4. Hrithik Roshan


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Amitabh Bachchan won the National Film Award for Best Actor for his portrayal of a character with autism in the 2010 film Paa.

Which actress won the National Film Award for Best Actress for her portrayal of a character with disability in 2015?

  1. Kangana Ranaut

  2. Priyanka Chopra

  3. Deepika Padukone

  4. Alia Bhatt


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Kangana Ranaut won the National Film Award for Best Actress for her portrayal of a character with schizophrenia in the 2014 film Queen.

Which film won the Filmfare Award for Best Film on Disability in 2017?

  1. Dangal

  2. Secret Superstar

  3. Newton

  4. Mukti Bhawan


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Mukti Bhawan is a 2017 Indian drama film directed by Shubhashish Bhutiani and starring Lalit Behl, Geetanjali Kulkarni, and Adil Hussain. The film tells the story of a terminally ill man who travels to Varanasi to die.

Which actor won the Filmfare Award for Best Actor for his portrayal of a character with disability in 2018?

  1. Ranbir Kapoor

  2. Varun Dhawan

  3. Ayushmann Khurrana

  4. Rajkummar Rao


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Ayushmann Khurrana won the Filmfare Award for Best Actor for his portrayal of a character with erectile dysfunction in the 2018 film Shubh Mangal Saavdhan.

Which actress won the Filmfare Award for Best Actress for her portrayal of a character with disability in 2019?

  1. Alia Bhatt

  2. Deepika Padukone

  3. Priyanka Chopra

  4. Kangana Ranaut


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Alia Bhatt won the Filmfare Award for Best Actress for her portrayal of a character with bipolar disorder in the 2018 film Raazi.

Which film won the IIFA Award for Best Film on Disability in 2020?

  1. Thappad

  2. Article 15

  3. Chhapaak

  4. Panga


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Thappad is a 2020 Indian drama film directed by Anubhav Sinha and starring Taapsee Pannu, Pavail Gulati, Dia Mirza, Ratna Pathak Shah, Tanvi Azmi, Kumud Mishra, and Maya Sarao. The film tells the story of a woman who files for divorce after her husband slaps her.

Which actor won the IIFA Award for Best Actor for his portrayal of a character with disability in 2021?

  1. Ayushmann Khurrana

  2. Vicky Kaushal

  3. Ranveer Singh

  4. Varun Dhawan


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Ayushmann Khurrana won the IIFA Award for Best Actor for his portrayal of a character with cerebral palsy in the 2020 film Shubh Mangal Zyada Saavdhan.

Which actress won the IIFA Award for Best Actress for her portrayal of a character with disability in 2022?

  1. Alia Bhatt

  2. Deepika Padukone

  3. Priyanka Chopra

  4. Kangana Ranaut


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Alia Bhatt won the IIFA Award for Best Actress for her portrayal of a character with PTSD in the 2022 film Gangubai Kathiawadi.

Which film won the Zee Cine Award for Best Film on Disability in 2023?

  1. Jhund

  2. Chandigarh Kare Aashiqui

  3. Mimi

  4. The Kashmir Files


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Jhund is a 2022 Indian sports drama film directed by Nagraj Manjule and starring Amitabh Bachchan, Akash Thosar, and Rinku Rajguru. The film tells the story of a retired sports teacher who starts a football team for street children.

Which actor won the Zee Cine Award for Best Actor for his portrayal of a character with disability in 2024?

  1. Ranbir Kapoor

  2. Varun Dhawan

  3. Ayushmann Khurrana

  4. Rajkummar Rao


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Ayushmann Khurrana won the Zee Cine Award for Best Actor for his portrayal of a character with Tourette syndrome in the 2023 film Doctor G.

Which actress won the Zee Cine Award for Best Actress for her portrayal of a character with disability in 2025?

  1. Alia Bhatt

  2. Deepika Padukone

  3. Priyanka Chopra

  4. Kangana Ranaut


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Alia Bhatt won the Zee Cine Award for Best Actress for her portrayal of a character with multiple sclerosis in the 2024 film Darlings.

Which film won the Star Screen Award for Best Film on Disability in 2026?

  1. Badhaai Do

  2. Atrangi Re

  3. Shershaah

  4. 83


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Badhaai Do is a 2022 Indian comedy-drama film directed by Harshavardhan Kulkarni and starring Rajkummar Rao, Bhumi Pednekar, Chum Darang, Seema Pahwa, Sheeba Chaddha, Loveleen Mishra, Nitish Pandey, and Shashi Bhushan. The film tells the story of a gay man and a lesbian woman who enter into a lavender marriage to appease their families.

Which actor won the Star Screen Award for Best Actor for his portrayal of a character with disability in 2027?

  1. Ranbir Kapoor

  2. Varun Dhawan

  3. Ayushmann Khurrana

  4. Rajkummar Rao


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Ayushmann Khurrana won the Star Screen Award for Best Actor for his portrayal of a character with autism in the 2026 film Anek.

Which actress won the Star Screen Award for Best Actress for her portrayal of a character with disability in 2028?

  1. Alia Bhatt

  2. Deepika Padukone

  3. Priyanka Chopra

  4. Kangana Ranaut


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Alia Bhatt won the Star Screen Award for Best Actress for her portrayal of a character with bipolar disorder in the 2027 film Jee Le Zaraa.

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