Indian Sports and Dance in Cinema

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Which Bollywood film features the sport of cricket as its central theme?

  1. Lagaan

  2. Chak De! India

  3. Iqbal

  4. Patiala House


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Lagaan is a 2001 Indian sports drama film set in the late 19th century British Raj, where a group of villagers challenge their British rulers to a cricket match in order to avoid paying taxes.

In the film 'Chak De! India', which actress played the role of the Indian women's hockey team captain?

  1. Aishwarya Rai Bachchan

  2. Priyanka Chopra

  3. Kareena Kapoor

  4. Shah Rukh Khan


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Shah Rukh Khan played the role of Kabir Khan, the coach of the Indian women's hockey team, in the 2007 film 'Chak De! India'.

Which Indian dance form is prominently featured in the film 'Devdas'?

  1. Kathak

  2. Bharatanatyam

  3. Odissi

  4. Kuchipudi


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Kathak is a North Indian classical dance form that is characterized by its intricate footwork and expressive hand gestures. It is prominently featured in the 2002 film 'Devdas', where Aishwarya Rai Bachchan plays the role of Chandramukhi, a courtesan who performs Kathak.

In the film 'ABCD', which dance crew is portrayed as the protagonist?

  1. Fictional Dance Crew

  2. Kings United

  3. The Street Dancers

  4. The Mumbai Stunners


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Mumbai Stunners is a fictional dance crew that is portrayed as the protagonist in the 2013 Indian dance film 'ABCD'.

Which actor played the role of Milkha Singh, the legendary Indian sprinter, in the biopic 'Bhaag Milkha Bhaag'?

  1. Farhan Akhtar

  2. Hrithik Roshan

  3. Ranbir Kapoor

  4. Akshay Kumar


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Farhan Akhtar played the role of Milkha Singh in the 2013 biopic 'Bhaag Milkha Bhaag', which chronicled the life and career of the Indian sprinter.

Which Indian dance form is known for its graceful hand movements and fluid body language?

  1. Bharatanatyam

  2. Kathak

  3. Odissi

  4. Kuchipudi


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Bharatanatyam is a South Indian classical dance form that is known for its graceful hand movements, fluid body language, and intricate footwork.

In the film 'Dangal', which actress played the role of Geeta Phogat, the Indian wrestler who won a gold medal at the Commonwealth Games?

  1. Alia Bhatt

  2. Priyanka Chopra

  3. Deepika Padukone

  4. Fatima Sana Shaikh


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Fatima Sana Shaikh played the role of Geeta Phogat in the 2016 biographical sports drama film 'Dangal', which was based on the life of Geeta and her father, Mahavir Singh Phogat, who trained her to become a wrestler.

Which Indian dance form is characterized by its energetic and rhythmic footwork?

  1. Kathak

  2. Bharatanatyam

  3. Odissi

  4. Kuchipudi


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Kuchipudi is a South Indian classical dance form that is characterized by its energetic and rhythmic footwork, intricate hand gestures, and expressive facial expressions.

In the film 'Mary Kom', which actress played the role of the Indian boxer Mary Kom, who won a bronze medal at the 2012 Summer Olympics?

  1. Priyanka Chopra

  2. Deepika Padukone

  3. Alia Bhatt

  4. Kangana Ranaut


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Priyanka Chopra played the role of Mary Kom in the 2014 biographical sports drama film 'Mary Kom', which was based on the life of the Indian boxer.

Which Indian dance form is known for its acrobatic movements and high-energy performances?

  1. Kathak

  2. Bharatanatyam

  3. Odissi

  4. Bhangra


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Bhangra is a Punjabi folk dance that is known for its acrobatic movements, high-energy performances, and lively music.

In the film 'Sultan', which actor played the role of Sultan Ali Khan, a wrestler who makes a comeback to the sport after a long hiatus?

  1. Salman Khan

  2. Shah Rukh Khan

  3. Aamir Khan

  4. Akshay Kumar


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Salman Khan played the role of Sultan Ali Khan in the 2016 sports drama film 'Sultan', which was directed by Ali Abbas Zafar.

Which Indian dance form is known for its intricate hand gestures and expressive facial expressions?

  1. Kathak

  2. Bharatanatyam

  3. Odissi

  4. Kuchipudi


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Odissi is an East Indian classical dance form that is known for its intricate hand gestures, expressive facial expressions, and graceful body movements.

In the film 'Gold', which actor played the role of Tapan Das, the Indian hockey player who captained the team to victory at the 1948 Summer Olympics?

  1. Akshay Kumar

  2. Hrithik Roshan

  3. Ranveer Singh

  4. Varun Dhawan


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Akshay Kumar played the role of Tapan Das in the 2018 biographical sports drama film 'Gold', which was directed by Reema Kagti.

Which Indian dance form is known for its rhythmic footwork and energetic performances?

  1. Kathak

  2. Bharatanatyam

  3. Odissi

  4. Garba


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Garba is a Gujarati folk dance that is known for its rhythmic footwork, energetic performances, and lively music.

In the film 'Piku', which actress played the role of Piku Banerjee, a young woman who embarks on a road trip with her aging father?

  1. Deepika Padukone

  2. Alia Bhatt

  3. Priyanka Chopra

  4. Kangana Ranaut


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Deepika Padukone played the role of Piku Banerjee in the 2015 comedy-drama film 'Piku', which was directed by Shoojit Sircar.

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