Quiz for Indian Grandparents

A vibrant collage of classic Indian cinema, featuring iconic actors, actresses, and film scenes from the golden age of Bollywood.

Discover Indian Cinema: A Quiz for Grandparents

Test your knowledge of classic Indian cinema with our engaging quiz designed specifically for grandparents! Relive the golden era of Bollywood, explore the legendary stars, and see how well you remember the iconic films and music that shaped the industry.

30 thoughtfully crafted questions
Multiple choice format for easy participation
Great fun for family gatherings or reminiscing with friends

30 Questions8 MinutesCreated by DancingCinephile72

Which actor started his career in silent films, and also acted in films like 'Alam Ara' and 'Vidyapati'?

Himanshu Rai

Prithviraj Kapoor

Motilal

Nazir

This actress was called the 'Tragedy Queen' and her real name was Mahjabeen Bano. Who was she? 1

Madhubala

Nargis

Meena Kumari

Saira Banu

This actor started his career in 1936 with the film 'Jeevan Naiyya' opposite Devika Rani. His nickname is 'Dada Moni'. Who is he?

Ashok Kumar

KL Saigal

Biswajeet

Dilip Kumar

This actor became a superstar in 1948 with the film 'Ziddi'. He was also known for his unique hairstyle. Who was he?

Dilip Kumar

Raaj Kumar

Raj Kapoor

Dev Anand

Which actress starred in films like Seema, Anari, Paying Guest and Sujata?

Nutan

Nargis

Madhubala

Meena Kumari

This actor was nicknamed 'Jubilee Kumar' because he acted in many golden and silver jubilee hits. Some of his hits include 'Vachhan' and 'Sangam'. Who was he?

Dilip Kumar

Manoj Kumar

Rajendra Kumar

Akshay Kumar

This actress played the role of young Mumtaz Mahal in her first film. She was also in a relationship with Dev Anand for four years. Who was she?

Nargis

Suraiya

Vyjayanthimala

Madhubala

Who is the director of films like Chupke Chupke, Namak Haram, Bawarchi and Guddi?

Mrinal Sen

Guru Dutt

Hrishikesh Mukherjee

Bimal Roy

She was one of the first female music composers of Indian cinema. Her real name was Khorshed Minocher-Homji. She was best known for composing the song 'Main ban ki chiriya banke bun bun bolu re'. Who was she?

Jaddan Bai

Suraiya

Noor Jehan

Saraswati Devi

Who is the director of films like Madhumati, Do Bigha Zameen and Sujata?

Guru Dutt

Bimal Roy

Mrinal Sen

Upendra

Which actress was also a singer who was given the title 'Mallika-e-Tarannum'?

Suraiya

Meena Kumari

Noor Jehan

Tun Tun

This famous filmmaker is often given credit for starting the Golden Age of Indian cinema. Some of his biggest hits are Pyaasa and Kaagaz Ke Phool. Who is he?

Satyajit Ray

Guru Dutt

Shankar Nag

Shyam Benegal

Which of these men was NOT in a relationship with Madhubala?

Dilip Kumar

Kishor Kumar

Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto

Shammi Kapoor

Who was the music director of films like Kabhie Kabhie, Umrao Jaan and Razia Sultan?

Khayyam

Naushad

Ghulam Haider

Vasant Desai

Who was the singer of songs like 'Leke pehla pehla pyaar' and 'Kahin pe nigahein kahin pe nishana'?

Suraiya

Shamdhad Begum

Asha Bhonsale

Tun Tun

Who wrote the lyrics for songs like 'Ye duniya agar mil bhi jaaye to kya hai', 'Jaaye to jaaye kahan' and 'Tu Hindu banega na Musalman banega'?

Majrooh Sultanpuri

Shailendra

Sahir Ludhianvi

Javed Akhter

Who is the music director of films like Aar Paar, Mr and Mrs 55, C.I.D. and Howrah Bridge?

Khayyam

Naushad

SD Burman

OP Nayyar

Which singer lived in a small room in Mumbai's Bhendi Bazaar in the 1940s, before he become famous for songs like 'Baharon phool barsao' and 'Abhi na jao chhod kar'?

Kishor Kumar

Manna Dey

Ashok Kumar

Mohammed Rafi

Which actress acted with Dev Anand in films like Baazi, Kashti and Jaal?

Meena Kumari

Geeta Bali

Nargis

Vyjayanthimala

Which singer-actor started his career in the 1930s and died at the age of 42?

KL Saigal

Dilip Kumar

Kishor Kumar

Dev Anand

What is Dilip Kumar's real name?

Mahmood Yunus Khan

Mohammed Yusuf Khan

Mohammed Yunus Khan

Mansoor Yusuf Khan

Who is the singer of hit songs like 'Afsana likh rahi hoon dil-e-beqarar ka' and 'Dil ko laga ke humne kuch bhi na paya'?

Suraiya

Noor Jehan

Tun Tun

Asha Bhonsale

Who was the lyricist of hit songs like 'Suhana safar aur ye mausam haseen', 'Ye raat bheegi bheegi' and 'Mud mud ke na dekh'?

Sahir Ludhianvi

Shailendra

Majrooh Sultanpuri

Gulzar

Actor Bhagwan Dada is best known for a 1951 film which he directed, produced and acted in. 'Shola jo bhadke' was a popular song from the film. Which film is this?

Jhamela

Bahadur Kisan

Awara

Albela

This famous dancer-actor was just 19 years old when she performed in the song 'Mera naam chin chin choo'. Who is she?

Rekha

Helen

Sharmila Tagore

Madhubala

This actor used to work as a BEST bus driver in Bombay before he became a famous comedian. His real name was Badruddin Jamaluddin Kazi, but in films, he was named after a brand of alcohol. Who is he?

Mehmood

Paintal

Johnny Lever

Johnny Walker

This actress is a trained Bharat Natyam dancer and acted in films like Kala Bazar, Chaudhvi ka Chand and Roop ki Rani Choron ka Raja. Who is she?

Saira Banu

Waheeda Rehman

Hema Malini

Sharmila Tagore

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