Indian Cinema and Religion

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Which of the following films is based on the life of the Hindu god Krishna?

  1. Mahabharata

  2. Ramayana

  3. Bhagavad Gita

  4. Sri Krishna


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Sri Krishna is a 1996 Indian Hindi-language epic drama film directed by Deepa Mehta, based on the life of the Hindu god Krishna.

Which of the following films is based on the life of the Sikh guru Guru Nanak?

  1. Nanak Dukhiya Sub Sansar

  2. Guru Nanak Dev

  3. Phir Milenge

  4. Rang De Basanti


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Nanak Dukhiya Sub Sansar is a 1979 Indian Punjabi-language biographical film directed by Harnam Singh Rawail, based on the life of the Sikh guru Guru Nanak.

Which of the following films is based on the life of the Muslim prophet Muhammad?

  1. Muhammad: The Messenger of God

  2. The Message

  3. The Life of Muhammad

  4. Muhammad: The Last Prophet


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Muhammad: The Messenger of God is a 1976 Iranian epic drama film directed by Moustapha Akkad, based on the life of the Muslim prophet Muhammad.

Which of the following films is based on the life of the Jain tirthankara Mahavira?

  1. Mahavira

  2. Jivdaya

  3. Ahimsa

  4. Anekantavada


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Mahavira is a 1991 Indian Hindi-language biographical film directed by Sumitra Bhave and Sunil Sukthankar, based on the life of the Jain tirthankara Mahavira.

Which of the following films is based on the life of the Buddhist monk Gautama Buddha?

  1. Buddha

  2. The Life of Buddha

  3. The Story of Buddha

  4. Siddhartha


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Buddha is a 1961 Indian Hindi-language biographical film directed by Bimal Roy, based on the life of the Buddhist monk Gautama Buddha.

Which of the following films is based on the life of the Hindu goddess Durga?

  1. Durga

  2. Kali

  3. Devi

  4. Shakti


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Durga is a 2007 Indian Hindi-language action film directed by Vivek Agnihotri, based on the life of the Hindu goddess Durga.

Which of the following films is based on the life of the Hindu god Shiva?

  1. Shiva

  2. The Destroyer

  3. The Lord of the Dance

  4. The Auspicious One


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Shiva is a 1998 Indian Hindi-language action film directed by Ram Gopal Varma, based on the life of the Hindu god Shiva.

Which of the following films is based on the life of the Hindu god Vishnu?

  1. Vishnu

  2. The Preserver

  3. The Lord of the Universe

  4. The All-Pervading One


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Vishnu is a 2003 Indian Hindi-language action film directed by Shamim Desai, based on the life of the Hindu god Vishnu.

Which of the following films is based on the life of the Hindu god Brahma?

  1. Brahma

  2. The Creator

  3. The Lord of the Vedas

  4. The Grandfather of the Universe


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Brahma is a 2010 Indian Hindi-language action film directed by Tarun Mansukhani, based on the life of the Hindu god Brahma.

Which of the following films is based on the life of the Hindu goddess Lakshmi?

  1. Lakshmi

  2. The Goddess of Wealth

  3. The Goddess of Fortune

  4. The Goddess of Prosperity


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Lakshmi is a 2013 Indian Hindi-language action film directed by Sabbir Khan, based on the life of the Hindu goddess Lakshmi.

Which of the following films is based on the life of the Hindu god Ganesha?

  1. Ganesha

  2. The Lord of Obstacles

  3. The God of Wisdom

  4. The Remover of Obstacles


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Ganesha is a 2014 Indian Hindi-language action film directed by Ashutosh Gowariker, based on the life of the Hindu god Ganesha.

Which of the following films is based on the life of the Hindu god Kartikeya?

  1. Kartikeya

  2. The God of War

  3. The Commander-in-Chief of the Devas

  4. The Son of Shiva and Parvati


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Kartikeya is a 2015 Indian Hindi-language action film directed by Santosh Sivan, based on the life of the Hindu god Kartikeya.

Which of the following films is based on the life of the Hindu god Hanuman?

  1. Hanuman

  2. The Monkey God

  3. The Son of Anjana and Kesari

  4. The Devoted Servant of Rama


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Hanuman is a 2017 Indian Hindi-language action film directed by Rakesh Roshan, based on the life of the Hindu god Hanuman.

Which of the following films is based on the life of the Hindu god Surya?

  1. Surya

  2. The Sun God

  3. The Lord of the Day

  4. The Father of Yama and Yami


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Surya is a 2018 Indian Hindi-language action film directed by Vikram Kumar, based on the life of the Hindu god Surya.

Which of the following films is based on the life of the Hindu god Chandra?

  1. Chandra

  2. The Moon God

  3. The Lord of the Night

  4. The Brother of Surya


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Chandra is a 2019 Indian Hindi-language action film directed by Rohit Shetty, based on the life of the Hindu god Chandra.

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