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Do you know Bollywood's contract killers?
Last updated on: December 2, 2010 14:18 IST
Many Hindi films have touched upon assassins or contract killers. Ram Gopal Varma's Rakth Charitra 2 is the latest movie dealing with the subject. The movie which releases this Friday stars Vivek Oberoi, Suriya and Priyamani.
While we wait for RGV's latest drama to unfold, here's a fun quiz to test your IQ on actors, who played contract killers in past.
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| 1. Which is the real life character that Vivek Oberoi has played in Rakht Charitra? | |
| a) Paritala Ravindra | b) Maddelacheruvu Suri |
| c) Chenna Reddy | d) N T Rama Rao |
Wrong!
The correct answer is Paritala Ravindra
There are many factual errors in this real life story that Ram Gopal Varma has made one is about his wife in the film it is shown that Prathap married Nandini from another family. But in real life Suneetha is the daughter of Kondaiah, Paritala Ravi's maternal uncle. After the death of his father and brother, Paritala Ravindra wanted to hide from his rivals so he went to his uncle Kondaiah and there he married his uncle's daughter Suneetha in 1986.
The correct answer is Paritala Ravindra
There are many factual errors in this real life story that Ram Gopal Varma has made one is about his wife in the film it is shown that Prathap married Nandini from another family. But in real life Suneetha is the daughter of Kondaiah, Paritala Ravi's maternal uncle. After the death of his father and brother, Paritala Ravindra wanted to hide from his rivals so he went to his uncle Kondaiah and there he married his uncle's daughter Suneetha in 1986.
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There are many factual errors in this real life story that Ram Gopal Varma has made one is about his wife in the film it is shown that Prathap married Nandini from another family. But in real life Suneetha is the daughter of Kondaiah, Paritala Ravi's maternal uncle. After the death of his father and brother, Paritala Ravindra wanted to hide from his rivals so he went to his uncle Kondaiah and there he married his uncle's daughter Suneetha in 1986.
There are many factual errors in this real life story that Ram Gopal Varma has made one is about his wife in the film it is shown that Prathap married Nandini from another family. But in real life Suneetha is the daughter of Kondaiah, Paritala Ravi's maternal uncle. After the death of his father and brother, Paritala Ravindra wanted to hide from his rivals so he went to his uncle Kondaiah and there he married his uncle's daughter Suneetha in 1986.
Do you know Bollywood's contract killers?
Last updated on: December 2, 2010 14:18 IST
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| 2. Who plays Mustafa's wife in Ghulam-E-Mustafa? | |
| a) Aruna Irani | b) Radhika |
| c) Asha Sharma | d) Raveena Tandon |
Wrong!
The correct answer is Raveena Tandon
The film was embroiled in a controversy over the original title Mustafa, as the character who plays Mustafa (Nana Patekar) had grey shades. The name Mustafa is one of the many names of Prophet Mohammed. Later, the title of the film was changed to Ghulam-E-Mustafa. There was another controversy around the posters of the film as the name Mustafa appeared at Nana Patekar's feet on the poster.
The correct answer is Raveena Tandon
The film was embroiled in a controversy over the original title Mustafa, as the character who plays Mustafa (Nana Patekar) had grey shades. The name Mustafa is one of the many names of Prophet Mohammed. Later, the title of the film was changed to Ghulam-E-Mustafa. There was another controversy around the posters of the film as the name Mustafa appeared at Nana Patekar's feet on the poster.
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The film was embroiled in a controversy over the original title Mustafa, as the character who plays Mustafa (Nana Patekar) had grey shades. The name Mustafa is one of the many names of Prophet Mohammed. Later, the title of the film was changed to Ghulam-E-Mustafa. There was another controversy around the posters of the film as the name Mustafa appeared at Nana Patekar's feet on the poster.
The film was embroiled in a controversy over the original title Mustafa, as the character who plays Mustafa (Nana Patekar) had grey shades. The name Mustafa is one of the many names of Prophet Mohammed. Later, the title of the film was changed to Ghulam-E-Mustafa. There was another controversy around the posters of the film as the name Mustafa appeared at Nana Patekar's feet on the poster.
Do you know Bollywood's contract killers?
Last updated on: December 2, 2010 14:18 IST
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| 3. What was the mission of Kamal Haasan's character in Hey Ram? | |
| a) Garland Gandhi | b) Abduct Gandhi |
| c) Wish Gandhi | d) Assassinate Gandhi |
Wrong!
The correct answer is Assassinate Gandhi
Did you know that the actor's daughter, Shruti Haasan made her first appearance on big screen in this film? She had a small part -- that of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel's daughter. Even Gandhi's great grandson, Tushar Gandhi made a special appearance at the end of the film.
The correct answer is Assassinate Gandhi
Did you know that the actor's daughter, Shruti Haasan made her first appearance on big screen in this film? She had a small part -- that of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel's daughter. Even Gandhi's great grandson, Tushar Gandhi made a special appearance at the end of the film.
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Did you know that the actor's daughter, Shruti Haasan made her first appearance on big screen in this film? She had a small part -- that of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel's daughter. Even Gandhi's great grandson, Tushar Gandhi made a special appearance at the end of the film.
Did you know that the actor's daughter, Shruti Haasan made her first appearance on big screen in this film? She had a small part -- that of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel's daughter. Even Gandhi's great grandson, Tushar Gandhi made a special appearance at the end of the film.
Do you know Bollywood's contract killers?
Last updated on: December 2, 2010 14:18 IST
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| 4. Who plays the contract killer in The Killer? | |
| a) Zakir Hussain | b) Irrfan Khan |
| c) Emraan Hashmi | d) Nisha Kothari |
Wrong!
The correct answer is Irrfan Khan
Despite the presence of a brilliant actor like Irrfan Khan, The Killer bombed at the box office. The Killer is a bad remake Michael Mann's Hollywood film Collateral. Tom Cruise's role was played by Irrfan Khan and Jamie Fox's role was played by Emraan Hashmi.
The correct answer is Irrfan Khan
Despite the presence of a brilliant actor like Irrfan Khan, The Killer bombed at the box office. The Killer is a bad remake Michael Mann's Hollywood film Collateral. Tom Cruise's role was played by Irrfan Khan and Jamie Fox's role was played by Emraan Hashmi.
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Despite the presence of a brilliant actor like Irrfan Khan, The Killer bombed at the box office. The Killer is a bad remake Michael Mann's Hollywood film Collateral. Tom Cruise's role was played by Irrfan Khan and Jamie Fox's role was played by Emraan Hashmi.
Despite the presence of a brilliant actor like Irrfan Khan, The Killer bombed at the box office. The Killer is a bad remake Michael Mann's Hollywood film Collateral. Tom Cruise's role was played by Irrfan Khan and Jamie Fox's role was played by Emraan Hashmi.
Do you know Bollywood's contract killers?
Last updated on: December 2, 2010 14:18 IST
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| 5. Sanjay Dutt is on a mission to kill whom in Kartoos? | |
| a) Gulshan Grover | b) Jackie Shroff |
| c) Manisha Koirala | d) Jaspal Bhatti |
Wrong!
The correct answer is Gulshan Grover
Sanjay Dutt's fading career was revived by Mahesh Bhatt's Naam (1986). After the film became a huge success, the partnership continued with films like Kabzaa (1988) and Sadak (1991). Two flops -- Gumrah (1993) and Kartoos (1999) -- later, the duo went their separate ways.
The correct answer is Gulshan Grover
Sanjay Dutt's fading career was revived by Mahesh Bhatt's Naam (1986). After the film became a huge success, the partnership continued with films like Kabzaa (1988) and Sadak (1991). Two flops -- Gumrah (1993) and Kartoos (1999) -- later, the duo went their separate ways.
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Sanjay Dutt's fading career was revived by Mahesh Bhatt's Naam (1986). After the film became a huge success, the partnership continued with films like Kabzaa (1988) and Sadak (1991). Two flops later -- Gumrah (1993) and Kartoos (1999), the duo went their separate ways.
Sanjay Dutt's fading career was revived by Mahesh Bhatt's Naam (1986). After the film became a huge success, the partnership continued with films like Kabzaa (1988) and Sadak (1991). Two flops later -- Gumrah (1993) and Kartoos (1999), the duo went their separate ways.
Do you know Bollywood's contract killers?
Last updated on: December 2, 2010 14:18 IST
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| 6. Who is the contract killer in the film Jaan? | |
| a) Twinkle Khanna | b) Amrish Puri |
| c) Ajay Devgn | d) Shakti Kapoor |
Wrong!
The correct answer is Ajay Devgn
Twinkle Khanna started her career in 1995 with a semi-hit film Barsaat. Jaan (1996) was her second film, and it bombed at box office. After a series of flops, she got lucky with Badshah. In 2001 she did her last film Love Ke Liye Kuchh Bhi Karega after which she married Akshay Kumar.
The correct answer is Ajay Devgn
Twinkle Khanna started her career in 1995 with a semi-hit film Barsaat. Jaan (1996) was her second film, and it bombed at box office. After a series of flops, she got lucky with Badshah. In 2001 she did her last film Love Ke Liye Kuchh Bhi Karega after which she married Akshay Kumar.
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Twinkle Khanna started her career in 1995 with a semi-hit film Barsaat. Jaan (1996) was her second film, and it bombed at box office. After a series of flops, she got lucky with Badshah. In 2001 she did her last film Love Ke Liye Kuchh Bhi Karega after which she married Akshay Kumar.
Twinkle Khanna started her career in 1995 with a semi-hit film Barsaat. Jaan (1996) was her second film, and it bombed at box office. After a series of flops, she got lucky with Badshah. In 2001 she did her last film Love Ke Liye Kuchh Bhi Karega after which she married Akshay Kumar.
Do you know Bollywood's contract killers?
Last updated on: December 2, 2010 14:18 IST
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| 7. Who has directed Bichhoo? | |
| a) Guddu Dhanao | b) Milan Luthria |
| c) Raj Kumar Santoshi | d) Anil Sharma |
Wrong!
The correct answer is Guddu Dhanao
Rani Mukerji and Bobby Deol starred in Bichhoo (2000) it was a bad rip off of Leon (1994) directed by Luc Besson, starring Jean Reno and Natalie Portman. Bobby Deol plays Jean Reno's role and Rani played the role that was portrayed by Natalie Portman.
The correct answer is Guddu Dhanao
Rani Mukerji and Bobby Deol starred in Bichhoo (2000) it was a bad rip off of Leon (1994) directed by Luc Besson, starring Jean Reno and Natalie Portman. Bobby Deol plays Jean Reno's role and Rani played the role that was portrayed by Natalie Portman.
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Rani Mukerji and Bobby Deol starred in Bichhoo (2000) it was a bad rip off of Leon (1994) directed by Luc Besson, starring Jean Reno and Natalie Portman. Bobby Deol plays Jean Reno's role and Rani played the role that was portrayed by Natalie Portman.
Rani Mukerji and Bobby Deol starred in Bichhoo (2000) it was a bad rip off of Leon (1994) directed by Luc Besson, starring Jean Reno and Natalie Portman. Bobby Deol plays Jean Reno's role and Rani played the role that was portrayed by Natalie Portman.
Do you know Bollywood's contract killers?
Last updated on: December 2, 2010 14:18 IST
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| 8. What caused the rift between Chandu and Malik in Company? | |
| a) Drug dealing | b) A woman |
| c) Work territory | d) Contract killing |
Wrong!
The correct answer is Contract killing
Company is loosely based on the rift between real life dons Dawood Ibrahim and his protege Chhota Rajan. The real life characters were portrayed by Ajay Devgn and Vivek Oberoi, respectively. Mohanlal's character is based on then police commissioner of Mumbai, Dhanushkodi Sivanandan.
The correct answer is Contract killing
Company is loosely based on the rift between real life dons Dawood Ibrahim and his protege Chhota Rajan. The real life characters were portrayed by Ajay Devgn and Vivek Oberoi, respectively. Mohanlal's character is based on then police commissioner of Mumbai, Dhanushkodi Sivanandan.
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Company is loosely based on the rift between real life dons Dawood Ibrahim and his protege Chhota Rajan. The real life characters were portrayed by Ajay Devgn and Vivek Oberoi, respectively. Mohanlal's character is based on then police commissioner of Mumbai, Dhanushkodi Sivanandan.
Company is loosely based on the rift between real life dons Dawood Ibrahim and his protege Chhota Rajan. The real life characters were portrayed by Ajay Devgn and Vivek Oberoi, respectively. Mohanlal's character is based on then police commissioner of Mumbai, Dhanushkodi Sivanandan.
Do you know Bollywood's contract killers?
Last updated on: December 2, 2010 14:18 IST
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| 9. Who is Amitabh Bachchan's Tiger supposed to kill in Satte Pe Satta? | |
| a) Sheela (Sarika) | b) Indu Anand (Hema Malini) |
| c) Seema Singh (Ranjeeta) | d) Guru's girlfriend (Asha Sachdev) |
Wrong!
The correct answer is Seema Singh (Ranjeeta)
Satte Pe Satta is a good remake of a Hollywood film Seven Brides for Seven Brothers (1954) directed by Stanley Done. Did you know that Mithun Chakraborty was supposed to play one of Amitabh Bachchan's brothers, Guru, which was later played by Kawaljeet Singh? Also the line Chain khuli ki main khuli was coined by Amitabh.
The correct answer is Seema Singh (Ranjeeta)
Satte Pe Satta is a good remake of a Hollywood film Seven Brides for Seven Brothers (1954) directed by Stanley Done. Did you know that Mithun Chakraborty was supposed to play one of Amitabh Bachchan's brothers, Guru, which was later played by Kawaljeet Singh? Also the line Chain khuli ki main khuli was coined by Amitabh.
Correct!
Satte Pe Satta is a good remake of a Hollywood film Seven Brides for Seven Brothers (1954) directed by Stanley Done. Did you know that Mithun Chakraborty was supposed to play one of Amitabh Bachchan's brothers, Guru, which was later played by Kawaljeet Singh? Also the line Chain khuli ki main khuli was coined by Amitabh.
Satte Pe Satta is a good remake of a Hollywood film Seven Brides for Seven Brothers (1954) directed by Stanley Done. Did you know that Mithun Chakraborty was supposed to play one of Amitabh Bachchan's brothers, Guru, which was later played by Kawaljeet Singh? Also the line Chain khuli ki main khuli was coined by Amitabh.
Do you know Bollywood's contract killers?
Last updated on: December 2, 2010 14:18 IST
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| 10. What is the tagline of the film Supari? | |
| a) Your time starts now | b) Ready steady go |
| c) Race against time | d) It is all about loving your family |
Wrong!
The correct answer is Your time starts now
Uday Chopra started his career as an assistant director in films like Darr, Parampara, Dilwale Dulhaniya Le Jayenge and Dil Toh Pagal Hai. His acting career started with Mohabbatein. He has also assisted Kunal Kohli on Hum Tum and written the story of Pyaar Impossible.
The correct answer is Your time starts now
Uday Chopra started his career as an assistant director in films like Darr, Parampara, Dilwale Dulhaniya Le Jayenge and Dil Toh Pagal Hai. His acting career started with Mohabbatein. He has also assisted Kunal Kohli on Hum Tum and written the story of Pyaar Impossible.
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Uday Chopra started his career as an assistant director in films like Darr, Parampara, Dilwale Dulhaniya Le Jayenge and Dil Toh Pagal Hai. His acting career started with Mohabbatein. He has also assisted Kunal Kohli on Hum Tum and written the story of Pyaar Impossible.
Uday Chopra started his career as an assistant director in films like Darr, Parampara, Dilwale Dulhaniya Le Jayenge and Dil Toh Pagal Hai. His acting career started with Mohabbatein. He has also assisted Kunal Kohli on Hum Tum and written the story of Pyaar Impossible.