Those of you who think they know all the filmi chukkers this past year, take this quiz to test your Bollywood Quotient.
And those of you who don't know that much about Bollywood, here's your chance to be informed!
1. What was Murder director Anurag Bose's original surname? a. Bhattacharya b. Basu c. Ganguly
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Wrong! The correct answer is B. Did you know? The director was credited as Anurag Bose in Murder, and the film proved to be the biggest hit of the year! So he stuck to the surname.
Bose, whose last film was Tumsa Nahin Dekha (Emraan Hashmi and Dia Mirza), is currently battling leukemia.
There was a scene in Murder which Mahesh Bhatt wanted Mallika Sherawat to be naked in a pool. But the actress, who had kissed costar Himanshu Malik 17 times in Govind Menon's Khwahish, backed out and refused to shoot the scene.
Correct! Did you know? The director was credited as Anurag Bose in Murder, and the film proved to be the biggest hit of the year! So he stuck to the surname.
Bose, whose last film was Tumsa Nahin Dekha (Emraan Hashmi and Dia Mirza), is currently battling leukemia.
There was a scene in Murder which Mahesh Bhatt wanted Mallika Sherawat to be naked in a pool. But the actress, who had kissed costar Himanshu Malik 17 times in Govind Menon's Khwahish, backed out and refused to shoot the scene.
2. Who was the stunt director on Dhoom? a. Allan Amin b. Tinnu Verma c. Veeru Devgan
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Wrong! The correct answer is A. Did you know? Thanks to the super success of Dhoom, Yash Raj Films is planning a sequel. There are rumours that Hrithik Roshan has been roped in to play the villain. Apparently, Hrithik is to replace John Abraham, the negative character in Dhoom. There is speculation that Aishwarya Rai will star opposite him.
The snazzy bikes in Dhoom were Japanese bikes and supplied by Pune-based company, Dream Bikes. John's bike, a 1600 cc Suzuki Hayabusa, is the fastest bike in the world at 300km per hour.
Correct! Did you know? Thanks to the super success of Dhoom, Yash Raj Films is planning a sequel. There are rumours that Hrithik Roshan has been roped in to play the villain. Apparently, Hrithik was to replace John Abraham, the negative character in Dhoom. There is speculation that Aishwarya Rai will star opposite him.
The snazzy bikes in Dhoom were Japanese bikes and supplied by Pune-based company, Dream Bikes. John's bike, a 1600 cc Suzuki Hayabusa, is the fastest bike in the world at 300km per hour.
3. Who was the cricket commentator in the climax of Mujhse Shaadi Karogi? a. Kapil Dev b. Harbhajan Singh c. Navjot Singh Sidhu
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Wrong! The correct answer is C. Did you know? Priyanka Chopra, the heroine of Mujhse Shaadi Karogi, had planned to become an engineer. Then she won the Miss World title in 2000, and all changed.
Sajid Nadiadwala, the producer of Mujhse Shaadi Karogi, has launched another movie with Akshay Kumar and Salman Khan, who were a laugh riot in MSK. The movie will roll in 2005, and will be directed by Farah Khan's husband Shirish Kunder.
Correct! Did you know? Priyanka Chopra, the heroine of Mujhse Shaadi Karogi, had planned to become an engineer. Then she won the Miss World title in 2000, and all changed.
Sajid Nadiadwala, the producer of Mujhse Shaadi Karogi, has launched another movie with Akshay Kumar and Salman Khan, who were a laugh riot in MSK. The movie will roll in 2005, and will be directed by Farah Khan's husband Shirish Kunder.
4. Amitabh Bachchan and his police team escort a terrorist to Mumbai in Khakee. Name the actor who played the terrorist. a. Akshay Kumar b. Atul Kulkarni c. Ajay Devgan
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Wrong! The correct answer is B. Did you know? Aishwarya Rai and Tusshar Kapoor met with an accident on the sets of Khakee when a jeep backed into them near Nashik. Ash fractured her foot.
Akshaye Khanna was initially approached to play Tusshar's character.
Jayapradha, who played Amitabh's wife, was to have a chunky role in Khakee. But unfortunately her husband Srikant Nahta had to be hospitalised and her part was trimmed to a guest appearance.
Correct! Did you know? Aishwarya Rai and Tusshar Kapoor met with an accident on the sets of Khakee when a jeep backed into them near Nashik. Ash fractured her foot.
Akshaye Khanna was initially approached to play Tusshar's character.
Jayapradha, who played Amitabh's wife, was to have a chunky role in Khakee. But unfortunately her husband Srikant Nahta had to be hospitalised and her part was trimmed to a guest appearance.
5. What is Hum Tum director Kunal Kohli's debut film? a. Mujhse Shaadi Karogi b. Mujhse Dosti Karogi c. Mere Yaar Ki Shaadi Hai
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Wrong! The correct answer is B. Did you know? After the success of Hum Tum, Kunal will direct Aamir Khan and Kajol in his next film. The project will roll in March. Jatin-Lalit will score the music.
His assistant Siddharth Anand will make his directorial debut with a Yash Raj film. It will star Saif Ali Khan and Preity Zinta.
Correct! Did you know? After the success of Hum Tum, Kunal will direct Aamir Khan and Kajol in his next film. The project will roll in March. Jatin-Lalit will score the music.
His assistant Siddharth Anand will make his directorial debut with a Yash Raj film. It will star Saif Ali Khan and Preity Zinta.
6. Which was the last movie scripted by Javed Akhtar, before Lakshya? a. Sholay b. Shaan c. Main Azaad Hoon
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Wrong! The correct answer is C. Did you know? With Lakshya, Javedsaab returned to scriptwriting after 14 long years, his last film being Main Azad Hoon starring Amitabh Bachchan and Shabana Azmi. Unfortunately, son Farhan's Lakshya could not reach the heights his debut Dil Chahta Hai did.
Farhan is currently writing dialogues for sister Zoya's directorial debut. Saif Ali Khan and Tabu will play the lead roles. Hrithik Roshan and Madhuri Dixit were first asked to play the roles, but the talks fell through.
Correct! Did you know? With Lakshya, Javedsaab returned to scriptwriting after 14 long years, his last film being Main Azad Hoon starring Amitabh Bachchan and Shabana Azmi. Unfortunately, son Farhan's Lakshya could not reach the heights his debut Dil Chahta Hai did.
Farhan is currently writing dialogues for sister Zoya's directorial debut. Saif Ali Khan and Tabu will play the lead roles. Hrithik Roshan and Madhuri Dixit were first asked to play the roles, but the talks fell through.
7. What was the Nana Patekar character's name in Ab Tak Chhappan? a. Mohan Agashe b. Vijay Agashe c. Sadhu Agashe
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Wrong! The correct answer is C. Did you know? Nana Patekar met Daya Nayak, the Mumbai police's encounter specialist on whom the film is partially based, and took notes on the way Nayak behaved.
Nana will make his second film (the Madhuri Dixit starrer Prahar was his first) for Ram Gopal Varma's production company.
Correct! Did you know? Nana Patekar met Daya Nayak, the Mumbai police's encounter specialist on whom the film is partially based, and took notes on the way Nayak behaved.
Nana will make his second film (the Madhuri Dixit starrer Prahar was his first) for Ram Gopal Varma's production company.
8. Who is the hairstylist of Musafir? a. Aadhuna Akhtar b. Nalini-Yasmin c. Aalim Hakim
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Wrong! The correct answer is C. Did you know? Aditya Panscholi's role in Sanjay Gupta's Musafir was first offered to Suniel Shetty. But the film got delayed and when Gupta approached him again, Shetty could not give him new dates.
This is not the first time Shetty had to opt out of a Sanjay Gupta film. Earlier, Shetty was offered Gupta's Khauff (2000) but he couldn't do the film, and the role went to Sharad Kapoor.
But Sanjay and Suniel worked together in Kaante.
Correct! Did you know? Aditya Panscholi's role in Sanjay Gupta's Musafir was first offered to Suniel Shetty. But the film got delayed and when Gupta approached him again, Shetty could not give him new dates.
This is not the first time Shetty had to opt out of a Sanjay Gupta film. Earlier, Shetty was offered Gupta's Khauff (2000) but he couldn't do the film, and the role went to Sharad Kapoor.
But Sanjay and Suniel worked together in Kaante.
9. Name the two actors who starred in both Lagaan and Swades. a. Dayashankar Pandey, Rajesh Vivek b. Akhilendar Mishra, Yashpal Sharma c. Dayashankar Pandey, Akhilendra Mishra
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Wrong! The correct answer is A. Did you know? Not surprisingly, Aamir Khan, who produced and starred in Ashutosh Gowariker's Oscar-nominated Lagaan, gave the mahurat clap for Swades.
Ashu even included Aamir in Swades! Those who have seen the film will recall a clip from Yaadon Ki Baraat in which the 7-year-old Aamir makes his screen debut, singing the title song with his screen family.
Swades had another Aamir link -- the first assistant director was Kiran Rao, who is said to be Aamir's companion.
Correct! Did you know? Not surprisingly, Aamir Khan, who produced and starred in Ashutosh Gowariker's Oscar-nominated Lagaan, gave the mahurat clap for Swades.
Ashu even included Aamir in Swades! Those who have seen the film will recall a clip from Yaadon Ki Baraat in which the 7-year-old Aamir makes his screen debut, singing the title song with his screen family.
Swades had another Aamir link -- the first assistant director was Kiran Rao, who is said to be Aamir's companion.
10. Who played Abbaji in Maqbool? a. Piyush Mishra b. Om Puri c. Pankaj Kapur
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Wrong! The correct answer is C. Did you know? Kamal Hassan was slated to play Miya Maqbool, but the part eventually went to Irrfan. Before films, Irrfan appeared in television serials like Banegi Apni Baat, Chandrakanta, Darr, Adhikar and Best Sellers. The actor has returned to his roots with Kya Kahen, a supernatural thriller.
After Maqbool, director Vishal Bharadwaj will direct a film for Shekhar Kapur, Mantra. It will star Preity Zinta.
Correct! Did you know? Kamal Hassan was slated to play Miya Maqbool, but the part eventually went to Irrfan. Before films, Irrfan appeared in television serials like Banegi Apni Baat, Chandrakanta, Darr, Adhikar and Best Sellers. The actor has returned to his roots with Kya Kahen, a supernatural thriller.
After Maqbool, director Vishal Bharadwaj will direct a film for Shekhar Kapur, Mantra. It will star Preity Zinta.
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