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Quiz Time: Which Ramesh Sippy film was India's official entry for the Oscars?

December 18, 2014 09:16 IST

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1. Which Ramesh Sippy film was India's official entry for the Oscars?
A. Saagar
B. Sholay
C. Shaan

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The correct answer is A. Saagar
Saagar, starring Kamal Haasan, Rishi Kapoor and Dimple Kapadia, was India's official entry for the Academy Award in the Best Foreign Language Film category in 1985.
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Saagar, starring Kamal Haasan, Rishi Kapoor and Dimple Kapadia, was India's official entry for the Academy Award in the Best Foreign Language Film category in 1985.

2. Who was the original choice for Mandakini's role in Ram Teri Ganga Maili?
A. Meenakshi Sheshadri
B. Sanjana Kapoor
C. Sridevi

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The correct answer is B. Sanjana Kapoor
Raj Kapoor wanted to launch brother Shashi Kapoor's daughter Sanjana in Ram Teri Ganga Maili. When she refused, he replaced her with Mandakini and cast his son Rajeev Kapoor.
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Raj Kapoor wanted to launch brother Shashi Kapoor's daughter Sanjana in Ram Teri Ganga Maili. When she refused, he replaced her with Mandakini and cast his son Rajeev Kapoor.

3. Who was offered Amrita Singh's role in Mard?
A. Dimple Kapadia
B. Zeenat Aman
C. Parveen Babi

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The correct answer is A. Dimple Kapadia
Dimple Kapadia was first offered a role in Mard. She asked for a whooping fee, which the producer coudn't pay. So Amrita Singh was signed up instead.
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Dimple Kapadia was first offered a role in Mard. She asked for a whooping fee, which the producer coudn't pay. So Amrita Singh was signed up instead.

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