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Do you think you're a Rajesh Khanna fan? Do you know everything there is to know about him?
Here's presenting a quiz on the superstar, on his iconic career.
So go ahead, test your RK knowledge right here!
1. Name the two movies with Rajesh Khanna, made by the same director and with music by same composer. One was a success, the other, a big flop.
a. Avtar, Amrit
b. Namak Haram, Kati Patang
c. Anand, Naukri
The correct answer is c. Anand, a success and Naukri. Both were directed by Hrishikesh Mukherjee, with music by Salil Choudhury.
Quiz: How well do you know Rajesh Khanna?
2. Who are two well-known filmmakers, who added part of Rajesh's name to their banner when they signed him as lead for their films?
a. Chetan Anand and Nassir Hussain
b. Shakti Samanta and Yash Chopra
c. Asit Sen and Shakti Samanta
The correct answer is b. Shakti Samanta, who made half a dozen films with Rajesh in the lead, renamed his production house as Shaktiraj. Yash Chopra added Raj to his own name even though Rajesh acted in only one noteworthy film Daag for him.
Quiz: How well do you know Rajesh Khanna?
3. A popular tune from a Rajesh Khanna movie was also the title of a film he produced. Name the film.
a. Roop Tera Mastana
b. Jai Jai Shiv Shankar
c. Yeh Jo Mohabbat Hai
The correct answer is b. Jai Jai Shiv Shankar, which was a big flop.
Quiz: How well do you know Rajesh Khanna?
4. She had plum roles opposite Rajesh Khanna and Dev Anand, and then she faded away. Name the actress.
a. Zaheera.
b. Asha Parekh.
c. Sharmila Tagore.
The correct answer is a. Zaheera, who starred opposite Rajesh in Naukri, and shared the screen with Dev Anand in Gambler.
Correct! Zaheera, who starred opposite Rajesh in Naukri, and shared the screen with Dev Anand in Gambler.
Quiz: How well do you know Rajesh Khanna?
5. A huge project was announced by Rajesh Khanna, who was to produce it. Later, Rajesh had to apologise to a thespian for including his name without proper consent. Name the director, who was to direct it.
a. K Asif
b. Kamal Amrohi
c. Shakti Samanta
The correct answer is b. The aborted project Majnu was announced just as the filmmaker Kamal Amrohi was savouring the success of Pakeezah. Dilip Kumar complained his name was advertised in the cast without his proper consent.
Correct! The aborted project Majnu was announced just as the filmmaker Kamal Amrohi was savouring the success of Pakeezah. Dilip Kumar complained his name was advertised in the cast without his proper consent.
Quiz: How well do you know Rajesh Khanna?
6. Rajesh Khanna joined hands with another star to produce a film that launched their adult children. Name the movie.
a. Pyaar Mein Kabhi Kabhi
b. Jaan
c. Barsaat
The correct answer is c. Barsaat, produced by Dharmendra and Rajesh, featured Bobby Deol and Twinkle Khanna.
Quiz: How well do you know Rajesh Khanna?
7. What is the title of the Rajesh Khanna film 'inspired' by Hitchcock themes?
a. Raaz
b. Chakravyuh
c. Ittefaq
The correct answer is b. Chakravyuh was directed by Basu Chatterjee.
Quiz: How well do you know Rajesh Khanna?
8. Which film featured veteran actress Padmini and a then relative newcomer Rajesh Khanna?
a. Mehboob Ki Mehendi
b. Aurat
c. Andaz
The correct answer is b. Aurat, a remake of a hit Tamil film, was made by Gemini, a big name production company in the 1960 and 1970s.
Quiz: How well do you know Rajesh Khanna?
9. Most Rajesh Khanna films had music by A-listers such as Rahul Dev Burman. But at the height of his popularity, Rajesh acted in a small Hindi film with a little known but distinguished composer. Name the film and the composer.
a. Aavishkar, Kanu Roy.
b. Maalik, Kalyandji, Anandji.
c. Khamoshi, Hemanta Mukherjee.
The correct answer is a. Aavishkar directed by Basu Battacharya had music by Kanu Roy, an assistant to Salil Choudhury. The soundtrack was best known for the Manna Dey song, Hansne ki chah ne kitna mujhe rulaya hain.
Correct! Aavishkar directed by Basu Battacharya had music by Kanu Roy, an assistant to Salil Choudhury. The soundtrack was best known for the Manna Dey song, Hansne ki chah ne kitna mujhe rulaya hain.
Quiz: How well do you know Rajesh Khanna?
10. Which is the movie in which Rajesh most memorably used Rahul Dev Burman's voice?
a. Aap Ki Kasam
b. Apna Desh
c. Namak Haraam
The correct answer is b. Apna Desh, the song by Burman was Duniya Mein Logon Ko.
Correct! Apna Desh, the song by Burman was Duniya Mein Logon Ko
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