Quiz Time: In which film did Amitabh Bachchan sing for the first time?

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December 29, 2014 10:16 IST

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1. In which film did Amitabh Bachchan sing for the first time?
A. Mr Natwarlal
B. Laawaris
C. Pukar

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The correct answer is A. Mr Natwarlal
Amitabh Bachchan recited poetry in his 1976 film, Kabhi Kabhi, but sang only later in 1979's Mr Natwarlal. He has also sung in films like Laawaris, Silsila, Pukar, Baghban and Nishabd.

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Amitabh Bachchan recited poetry in his 1976 film, Kabhi Kabhi, but sang only later in 1979's Mr Natwarlal. He has also sung in films like Laawaris, Silsila, Pukar, Baghban and Nishabd.

2. Who was the first choice for Mogambo in Mr India?
A. Shakti Kapoor
B. Anupam Kher
C. Ranjeet

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The correct answer is B. Anupam Kher
Director Shekhar Kapur wanted Anupam Kher to play Mogambo but later opted for Amrish Puri.

Amitabh Bachchan was first offered the title role of Mr India but he was too busy with politics at the time, and not doing too many films. Anil Kapoor went on to play the role.

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Director Shekhar Kapur wanted Anupam Kher to play Mogambo but later opted for Amrish Puri.

Amitabh Bachchan was first offered the title role of Mr India but he was too busy with politics at the time, and not doing too many films. Anil Kapoor went on to play the role.

3. Who directed Kaala Pathar?
A. Yash Chopra
B. BR Chopra
C. Ramesh Sippy

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The correct answer is A. Yash Chopra
Kala Pathar was inspired by a real coal mine disaster, called the Chashala Mining Disaster that occured near Dhanbad, Jharkhand, in 1975. It killed 372 miners.

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Kala Pathar was inspired by a real coal mine disaster, called the Chashala Mining Disaster that occured near Dhanbad, Jharkhand, in 1975. It killed 372 miners.

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