It's been a month of Bollywood weddings. First Zayed, then Fardeen, now Aamir. A good time for industry followers to try and test their knowledge of all happenings down the aisle. So, if you think you know these marital matters well, try the quiz.
1. Who does Salman want to marry in Hum Aapke Hain Kaun? a. Bhabhi's sister b. Mama's daughter c. A friend
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Wrong! The correct answer is A. Hum Aapke Hain Kaun was the biggest hit of 1994. It ran for 52 weeks and changed the way films were made. During its time, violent plots were popular. After its huge success, filmmakers turned back to romance with a vengeance. There was Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge, Raja Hindustani and a whole bunch of films involving love, courtship and marriage.
Correct! Hum Aapke Hain Kaun was the biggest hit of 1994. It ran for 52 weeks and changed the way films were made. During its time, violent plots were popular. After its huge success, filmmakers turned back to romance with a vengeance. There was Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge, Raja Hindustani and a whole bunch of films involving love, courtship and marriage.
2. With whom is Kajol's marriage fixed in Dilwale Dulhaniya Le Jayenge? a. Karan Johar b. Parmeet Sethi c. Anupam Kher
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Wrong! The correct answer is B. By May 2005, the film had been playing for over 500 weeks at Mumbai's Maratha Mandir -- the longest-running initial release in the history of Indian cinema, more than twice as long as the previous record holder, Sholay in 1975.
Correct! By May 2005, the film had been playing for over 500 weeks at Mumbai's Maratha Mandir -- the longest-running initial release in the history of Indian cinema, more than twice as long as the previous record holder, Sholay in 1975.
3. Who are the lead actors in Vivah? a. Shahid Kapur and Amrita Rao b. John Abraham and Bipasha Basu c. Sanjay Dutt and Aishwarya Rai
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Wrong! The correct answer is A. Rajshri Productions has always scored hits with its films about weddings. When it shifted to a different genre, with Main Prem Ki Deewani Hoon, the experiment failed. So, Sooraj Barjatya has shifted to movies about weddings once again. Vivah stars Shahid and Amrita and the topic has been selected by Barjatya's father. The film begins with an engagement and ends in marriage.
Correct! Rajshri Productions has always scored hits with its films about weddings. When it shifted to a different genre, with Main Prem Ki Deewani Hoon, the experiment failed. So, Sooraj Barjatya has shifted to movies about weddings once again. Vivah stars Shahid and Amrita and the topic has been selected by Barjatya's father. The film begins with an engagement and ends in marriage.
4. In Kal Ho Naa Ho, whom does Shah Rukh pretend to be married to? a. Delnaz Paul b. Simone Singh c. Sonali Bendre
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Wrong! The correct answer is C. Karan Johar wrote the script of Kal Ho Naa Ho with his friend Kareena Kapoor in mind. But her fee was too high, prompting him to replace her with Preity Zinta instead.
Correct! Karan Johar wrote the script of Kal Ho Naa Ho with his friend Kareena Kapoor in mind. But her fee was too high, prompting him to replace her with Preity Zinta instead.
5. What is the engagement song in Dosti called? a. Dulhaniya dulhaniya b. Mehendi laga ke rakhna c. Mahi ve
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Wrong! The correct answer is A. The 1964 film called Dosti starred Sudhir Kumar as a blind boy and Sushil Kumar as a cripple. There was another Dosti made in 1971, and even such films as Darpok Ki Dosti (1982), Dosti Dushmani (1986) and Dosti Ki Saugandh (1993). For our film-wallahs, friendship is, apparently, as common a subject as marriage.
Correct! The 1964 film called Dosti starred Sudhir Kumar as a blind boy and Sushil Kumar as a cripple. There was another Dosti made in 1971, and even such films as Darpok Ki Dosti (1982), Dosti Dushmani (1986) and Dosti Ki Saugandh (1993). For our film-wallahs, friendship is, apparently, as common a subject as marriage.
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