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Disability and the Indian Filmmaker's Perspective

Description: This quiz is designed to test your knowledge about the portrayal of disability in Indian films and the perspectives of Indian filmmakers on this topic.
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Which Indian filmmaker is known for his realistic portrayal of disability in his films?

  1. Satyajit Ray

  2. Shyam Benegal

  3. Govind Nihalani

  4. Mani Ratnam


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Satyajit Ray is known for his realistic portrayal of disability in films like "Pather Panchali" and "Aparajito".

Which Indian film explores the theme of disability through the story of a blind pianist?

  1. Black

  2. Taare Zameen Par

  3. My Name Is Khan

  4. 3 Idiots


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The 2005 film "Black" tells the story of a blind and deaf girl who is taught by a dedicated teacher.

In the film "Taare Zameen Par", what is the name of the dyslexic child who struggles with academics?

  1. Ishaan Awasthi

  2. Nikumbh

  3. Ram Shankar Nikumbh

  4. Daya Shankar Awasthi


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Ishaan Awasthi is the dyslexic child who faces challenges in school due to his learning disability.

Which Indian filmmaker has made several films that focus on the lives of people with disabilities?

  1. Rituparno Ghosh

  2. Mira Nair

  3. Deepa Mehta

  4. Anurag Kashyap


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Rituparno Ghosh is known for films like "Unishe April" and "Chokher Bali" that explore disability themes.

In the film "My Name Is Khan", what is the name of the character with Asperger's syndrome?

  1. Rizwan Khan

  2. Mandira Khan

  3. Sameer Khan

  4. Imran Khan


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Rizwan Khan, played by Shah Rukh Khan, is the character with Asperger's syndrome in "My Name Is Khan".

Which Indian film features a character with cerebral palsy who dreams of becoming a dancer?

  1. Margarita with a Straw

  2. The Lunchbox

  3. Queen

  4. Piku


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The 2014 film "Margarita with a Straw" tells the story of a young woman with cerebral palsy who pursues her passion for dance.

In the film "3 Idiots", what is the name of the character with a stammer?

  1. Rancho

  2. Farhan Qureshi

  3. Raju Rastogi

  4. Chatur Ramalingam


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Raju Rastogi, played by Sharman Joshi, is the character with a stammer in "3 Idiots".

Which Indian filmmaker has made a film about a deaf and mute couple?

  1. Sanjay Leela Bhansali

  2. Karan Johar

  3. Imtiaz Ali

  4. Ashutosh Gowariker


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Sanjay Leela Bhansali directed the 2010 film "Guzaarish", which features a deaf and mute couple.

In the film "Barfi!", what is the name of the character with autism?

  1. Barfi

  2. Jhilmil Chatterjee

  3. Shruti Ghosh

  4. Ranjan Chatterjee


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Barfi, played by Ranbir Kapoor, is the character with autism in "Barfi!"

Which Indian film features a character with Down syndrome?

  1. My Brother Nikhil

  2. Taare Zameen Par

  3. Black

  4. Margarita with a Straw


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The 2005 film "My Brother Nikhil" tells the story of a young man with Down syndrome and his relationship with his family.

In the film "The Lunchbox", what is the name of the character with a speech impediment?

  1. Saajan Fernandes

  2. Ila

  3. Rajesh

  4. Ashwin


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Saajan Fernandes, played by Irrfan Khan, is the character with a speech impediment in "The Lunchbox".

Which Indian filmmaker has made a film about a blind cricketer?

  1. Kabir Khan

  2. Zoya Akhtar

  3. Anurag Kashyap

  4. Imtiaz Ali


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Kabir Khan directed the 2013 film "Chak De! India", which features a blind cricketer.

In the film "Piku", what is the name of the character with obsessive-compulsive disorder?

  1. Piku Banerjee

  2. Bhashkor Banerjee

  3. Rana Chaudhary

  4. Sarita Chaudhary


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Piku Banerjee, played by Deepika Padukone, is the character with obsessive-compulsive disorder in "Piku".

Which Indian film features a character with a physical disability who becomes a successful athlete?

  1. Bhaag Milkha Bhaag

  2. Dangal

  3. Mary Kom

  4. Sultan


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The 2013 film "Bhaag Milkha Bhaag" tells the story of Milkha Singh, a real-life athlete who overcame a physical disability to become a successful runner.

In the film "Dangal", what is the name of the character with a hearing impairment?

  1. Geeta Phogat

  2. Babita Phogat

  3. Mahavir Singh Phogat

  4. Omkar Singh Phogat


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Geeta Phogat, played by Fatima Sana Shaikh, is the character with a hearing impairment in "Dangal".

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