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Quiz Time: Who wrote the script of Ardh Satya?

December 22, 2014 09:42 IST

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1. Who wrote the script of Ardh Satya?
A. Vijay Tendulkar
B. Javed Akhtar
C. Nasreen Munni Kabir

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The correct answer is A. Vijay Tendulakr
. Director Govind Nihalani did not like the film's climax in Vijay Tendulkar's script. Since Tendulkar was very senior, Nihalani did not want to let him down. So he shot two ends for the film -- one written by Vijay Tendulkar, and the other was his own. He showed both versions to Tendulkar, and finally the latter gave his consent to keep Nihalani's version.

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Director Govind Nihalani did not like the film's climax in Vijay Tendulkar's script. Since Tendulkar was very senior, Nihalani did not want to let him down. So he shot two ends for the film -- one written by Vijay Tendulkar, and the other was his own. He showed both versions to Tendulkar, and finally the latter gave his consent to keep Nihalani's version.

2. Who was the original choise for Sridevi's role in Sadma?
A. Madhavi
B. Jaya Pradha
C. Dimple Kapadia

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The correct answer is C. Dimple Kapadia.
. Dimple could not allot dates for Sadma, as she was busy with Saagar. Eventually, Sridevi was signed up.
Interestingly, both Sadma and Saagar star Kamal Haasan.
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Dimple could not allot dates for Sadma, as she was busy with Saagar. Eventually, Sridevi was signed up.
Interestingly, both Sadma and Saagar star Kamal Haasan.

3. Who was the original choice for Jackie Shroff's role in Hero?
A. Sanjay Dutt
B. Govinda
C. Mithun Chakraborty

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The correct answer is A. Sanjay Dutt.
. After working in Vidhaata together, Subhash Ghai wanted to sign up Dutt once again in Hero. Unfortunately, Dutt was dropped due to his drug addiction.
However, 10 years later, the duo worked together in the big hit, Khalnayak.
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After working in Vidhaata together, Subhash Ghai wanted to sign up Dutt once again in Hero. Unfortunately, Dutt was dropped due to his drug addiction.
However, 10 years later, the duo worked together in the big hit, Khalnayak.

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