1) Name Shammi Kapoor’s debut film released in 1953 and its director.
Jeevan Jyoti, Mahesh Kaul
2) Name the only film to fetch him the Filmfare Best Actor Award
Brahmachari
3) YAHOO has been immortalized in the famous song from the 1961 film Junglee. But the word was shouted neither by Shammi Kapoor nor Mohammad Rafi. Whose voice was it?
Prayag Raj
4) Name the two actresses with whom Shammi Kapoor was paired in maximum number (4) of films
Asha Parekh and Sadhana
5) Saira Banu made her debut with Shammi Kapoor in the 1961 film Junglee, 13 years later he played her father. Name the film.
Zameer
6) Name the 1974 film which was the first directorial effort of Shammi Kapoor.
Manoranjan
7) Name the two films in which his first wife, Geeta Bali was his co-star.
Miss Coca Cola and Coffee House
8) Shammi Kapoor essayed double role twice in his career. One was the well known China Town (1962). Name the other lesser known film.
Chhote Sarkar (1974)
9) What is special about the song “Chandni ki paalki mein baith kar koi aanewala hain” from his first film?
He himself sings the last 2 lines in this duet with Asha Bhosle. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xCBVVj9xWaU&feature=related
10) The legendary Kishore Kumar sung just one song for Shammi Kapoor. Name the song and the film.
Saat Saheliyan Khadi Khadi from Vidhaata. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=howtmM1YzTg
Tuesday, August 16, 2011
Monday, August 15, 2011
Answers to Independence Day Quiz
1) What is the official duration of the our National Anthem?
52 Seconds
2) From which Upanishad is our National Motto “Satyameva Jayate” extracted?
Mundaka Upanishad
3) From where is the design of the central wheel on our National Flag borrowed? What is it called?
Asoka's Lion Capital at Sarnath. Dharma Chakra (Wheel of the Law)
4) Who was the Prime Minister of England when India got her independence?
Clement Atlee
5) When was the new Rupee sign adopted by Government of India and who was its designer?
15th July 2010, Udaya Kumar
6) What is the scientific name of our National Tree?
Ficus bengalensis
7) Who designed our National Flag?
Pingali Venkayya
8) When was the Indian Constitution officially adopted?
26th November 1949
9) Which day was observed as “Purna Swaraj Day” (Complete Independence Day)?
26th January 1930
10) Rabindranath Tagore wrote the lyrics of our National Anthem, but who composed its music?
Also Rabindranath Tagore
The Shammi Kapoor Special
Shammi Kapoor, one of the most flamboyant Bollywood actor passed away yesterday. This quiz is my humble tribute to the man who gave me such joy through his mad capers.
1) Name Shammi Kapoor’s debut film released in 1953 and its director
2) Name the only film to fetch him the Filmfare Best Actor Award
3) YAHOO has been immortalized in the famous song from the 1961 film Junglee. But the word was shouted neither by Shammi Kapoor nor Mohammad Rafi. Whose voice was it?
4) Name the two actresses with whom Shammi Kapoor was paired in maximum number (4) of films.
5) Saira Banu made her debut with Shammi Kapoor in the 1961 film Junglee, 13 years later he played her father. Name the film.
6) Name the 1974 film which was the first directorial effort of Shammi Kapoor.
7) Name the two films in which his first wife, Geeta Bali was his co-star.
8) Shammi Kapoor essayed double role twice in his career. One was the well known China Town (1962). Name the other lesser known film.
9) What is special about the song “Chandni ki paalki mein baith kar koi aanewala hain” from his first film?
10) The legendary Kishore Kumar sung just one song for Shammi Kapoor. Name the song and the film.
Independence Day Special
On the occasion of 65th Independence Day, here are 10 questions to test your knowledge of our country. Some of them are really easy, school textbook stuff. Happy Independence Day! Happy Quizzing!
1) What is the official duration of our National Anthem?
2) From which Upanishad is our National Motto “Satyameva Jayate” extracted?
3) From where is the design of the central wheel on our National Flag borrowed? What is it called?
4) Who was the Prime Minister of England when India got her independence?
5) When was the new Rupee sign adopted by Government of India and who was its designer?
6) What is the scientific name of our National Tree?
7) Who designed our National Flag?
8) When was the Indian Constitution officially adopted?
9) Which day was observed as “Purna Swaraj Day” (Complete Independence Day)?
10) Rabindranath Tagore wrote the lyrics of our National Anthem, but who composed its music?
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