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Quiz: How well do you know Nayanthara, Ileana, Taapsee?

Last updated on: April 04, 2014 17:02 IST

Image: Nayanthara

Southern siren Ileana D'Cruz turns on the heat in Bollywood with this week's release, Main Tera Hero.

Over the years, we have seen many south actresses try their luck, with varied success, in the Hindi film industry. How well do you know these gorgeous ladies?

We put you to the test!

Take this quiz and find out.

1. What is Nayanthara’s original name?

a. Daisy Kurian
b. Nayanthara
c. Diana Mariam Kurian

Wrong! Try again..

Wrong!
The correct answer is c.Nayanthara was born to Malayali Syrian Christian parents, Kurian Kodiyattu and Omana Kurian, in Bangalore.

She converted to Hinduism at the Arya Samaj temple in Chennai in 2011, and her stage name became her official name.

Correct! Nayanthara was born to Malayali Syrian Christian parents, Kurian Kodiyattu and Omana Kurian, in Bangalore.

She converted to Hinduism at the Arya Samaj temple in Chennai in 2011, and her stage name became her official name.

Tags: Nayanthara , Omana Kurian , Kurian Kodiyattu , Arya Samaj , Ileana D

Ileana D'Cruz

Image: Ileana D'Cruz

2. Which Telugu film did she made her acting debut with?

a. Pokiri
b. Devadasu
c. Khatarnak

Wrong! Try again..

Wrong!
The correct answer is b.Ileana started her acting career with the Telugu blockbuster Devadasu in 2006. It was followed by another big hit called Pokiri in 2006.

Ileana and Tamannaah Bhatia made their Tamil debuts with Kedi in 2006.

Correct!Ileana started her acting career with the Telugu blockbuster Devadasu in 2006. It was followed by another big hit called Pokiri in 2006.

Ileana and Tamannaah Bhatia made their Tamil debuts with Kedi in 2006.

Tags: Ileana D' Cruz , Pokiri , Devadasu , Tamannaah Bhatia , Telugu

Priyamani

Image: Priyamani

3. For which film has Priyamani received a National award?

a. Adhu Oru Kana Kaalam
b. Paruthiveeran.
c. Pellaina Kothalo.

Wrong! Try again..

Wrong!
The correct answer is b. The Tamil film Paruthiveeran released in 2007. Priyamani also won the Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Actress for the film.

The film won prizes at major film award ceremonies in India, including two National Film Awards, six Filmfare Awards South and two Tamil Nadu State Film Awards and was screened at several international film festivals.

Correct!The Tamil film Paruthiveeran released in 2007. Priyamani also won the Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Actress for the film.

Tags: Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Actress , Priyamani , Adhu Oru Kana Kaalam , Pellaina Kothalo , India

Charmee

Image: Charmee

4. At what age did Charmee begin her acting career?

a. 13.
b. 15.
c. 20.

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The correct answer is a. Charmee made her acting debut at the age of 13 in the 2002 Telugu film Nee Thodu Kaavali. The film was a flop.

Correct! Charmee made her acting debut at the age of 13 in the 2002 Telugu film Nee Thodu Kaavali. The film was a flop.

Tags: Charmee , Thodu Kaavali

Tamannaah

Image: Tamannaah

5. Which music video did Tamannaah appear in early on in her career?

a. Chandni Raatein
b. Lafzon Mein Keh Na Saku.
c. Noorie

Wrong! Try again..

Wrong!
The correct answer is b. Tamannaah featured in Lafzon mein Keh Na Sakun. The song was sung by the first Indian Idol Abhijeet Sawant. Like Charmee, Tamannaah has also been working since the age of 13.

Correct! Tamannaah featured in Lafzon mein Keh Na Sakun. The song was sung by the first Indian Idol Abhijeet Sawant. Like Charmee, Tamannaah has also been working since the age of 13.

Tags: Tamannaah , Lafzon Mein Keh Na Saku , Charmee , Chandni Raatein , Sakun

Shriya Saran

Image: Shriya Saran

6. Which reputed college did Shriya Saran graduate from?

a. Isabella Thoborne college in Lucknow
b. St Xaviers college in Mumbai
c. Lady Shri Ram College in Delhi.

Wrong! Try again..

Wrong!
The correct answer is C.Shriya graduated from LSR with a degree in Bachelor of Arts in literature. She is also an accomplished dancer. As a child, she was trained by her mother in Kathak and Rajasthani folk dance.

Correct!Shriya graduated from LSR with a degree in Bachelor of Arts in literature. She is also an accomplished dancer. As a child, she was trained by her mother in Kathak and Rajasthani folk dance.

Tags: Shriya Saran , LSR , Lady Shri Ram College , Isabella Thoborne , St Xaviers

Kajal Aggarwal

Image: Kajal Aggarwal

7. Kajal Aggarwal’s breakout role in Hindi films came with Ajay Devgn starrer Singham. But she made her Bollywood debut in 2004. Name the movie.

a. Masti
b. Kyun...! Ho Gaya Na
c. Shaadi Ka Laddoo

Wrong! Try again..

Wrong!
The correct answer is b.Kajal Aggarwal made her Bollywood debut with a small role in Aishwarya Rai and Vivek Oberoi starrer Kyun...! Ho Gaya Na. She played the role of Diya, a friend of the protagnists.

Correct!Kajal Aggarwal made her Bollywood debut with a small role in Aishwarya Rai and Vivek Oberoi starrer Kyun...! Ho Gaya Na. She played the role of Diya, a friend of the protagnists.

Tags: Vivek Oberoi , Kajal Aggarwal , Aishwarya Rai , Bollywood , Shaadi Ka Laddoo

Taapsee Pannu

Image: Taapsee Pannu

8. An engineer by qualification, Taapsee Pannu had once developed an app for iPhone.

What is it called?

a. Fontswap.
b. ChatOn.
c. Scribd.

Wrong! Try again..

Wrong!
The correct answer is a. Fontswap lets one change font designs on one's phone. She developed the app with two other classmates as a college project. As of July 2013, the app was in its 2.0 version and had been downloaded 8 million times.

Taapsee had revealed in an interview that she didn’t pursue a career in software because she didn’t want to do a 9-to-5 job.

Correct! Fontswap lets one change font designs on one's phone. She developed the app with two other classmates as a college project. As of July 2013, the app was in its 2.0 version and had been downloaded 8 million times.

Taapsee had revealed in an interview that she didn’t pursue a career in software because she didn’t want to do a 9-to-5 job.

Tags: Fontswap , Taapsee Pannu , Scribd

Shruti Haasan

Image: Shruti Haasan

9. Before she turned an actress, Shruti Haasan was a musician. At what age did she start singing professionally?

a. At age 5
b. At age 10
c. At age 6.

Wrong! Try again..

Wrong!
The correct answer is c. Shruti Haasan sang her first song aged six in her father Kamal Haasan's Thevar Magan in the composition of Ilaiyaraaja

Correct!Shruti Haasan sang her first song aged six in her father Kamal Haasan's Thevar Magan in the composition of Ilaiyaraaja

Tags: Shruti Haasan , Kamal Haasan , Ilaiyaraaja

Amala Paul

Image: Amala Paul

10. What screen name did Amala Paul adopt on director Samy’s insistence?

a. Anushka.
b. Anakha.
c. Priyal.

Wrong! Try again..

Wrong!
The correct answer is b.The name change happened after Samy pointed out that there is already an actress with the same name.

Amala, however, reverted to her birth name after her film Sindhu Samaveli flopped. She felt that the name change had brought her bad luck.

Correct!The name change happened after Samy pointed out that there is already an actress with the same name.

Amala, however, reverted to her birth name after her film Sindhu Samaveli flopped. She felt that the name change had brought her bad luck.

Tags: Amala Paul , Samy , Sindhu Samaveli , Anakha , Priyal

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