Saturday Showdown: Bollywood Week

In 1957, an iconic Indian movie directed by Mehboob Khan was released, becoming the first Indian film to be nominated for the Academy Award. This film depicts the struggles, sacrifices, resilience, and challenges faced by women in a patriotic society. Can you name the movie and the actress who played the lead role?

• "Mother India" - Nargis  

• "Guide" - Waheeda Rehman 

• "Pyaasa" - Vyjayanthimala  

•  "Mughal-e-Azam" - Madhubala

A critically acclaimed film released in 2001 depicted the struggle of a group of villagers rising up against oppression to avoid paying unfair taxes. This film was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film. Can you name the film and its director?

• "Lagaan" - Ashutosh Gowariker

• "Swades" - Ashutosh Gowariker 

• "Taare Zameen Par" - Aamir Khan

• "Rang De Basanti" - Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra

Which legendary Bollywood actor, known as the "Tragedy King," passed away on July 7, 2021, at the age of 98?

• Raj Kapoor 

• Amitabh Bachchan 

• Dilip Kumar 

• Dev Anand

In which 1988 Bollywood film did Madhuri Dixit perform the famous dance number "Ek Do Teen"?

• Tezaab 

• Ram Lakhan

• Beta

• Khalnayak

Which Bollywood movie holds the record for the longest continuous run in theatres, having a remarkable run of twenty years?

• Sholay 

• Mughal-e-Azam 

• Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge 

• Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham

Who composed the music for the 2002 historical movie "Devdas," which starred Shah Rukh Khan, Madhuri Dixit, and Aishwarya Rai?

• A.R. Rahman

• Ismail Darbar

• Anu Malik

• Jatin-Lalit

In the 2012 movie "Barfi!" starring Ranbir Kapoor, Priyanka Chopra, and Ileana D'Cruz, what was Ranbir Kapoor's character's name?

• Murphy Johnson

• Barfi Johnson

• Dash Johnson

• Murphy Barfi Johnson

Arrange the following Bollywood films in order of their release:

1. Kuch Kuch Hota Hai

2. Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge

3. Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham

• 1, 2, 3  

•  2, 1, 3  

• 3, 2, 1 

• 1, 3, 2 

I am a Bollywood actress known for my iconic roles in movies like "Chandni" and "English Vinglish." Who am I?

• Madhuri Dixit  

• Sridevi  

• Rekha  

• Hema Malini 

Which song from the 1998 movie "Dil Se" became famous for its unique choreography on top of a moving train?

• Jiya Jale 

• Chaiyya Chaiyya

• Ae Ajnabi

• Dil Se Re