1.12/3/2014 ENQUIRY SESSION #5 A QUIZ BY APRATIM MUKHOPADHYAY

2. THIS SET IS ABSOLUTELY FREE OF A QUIZ BY APRATIM MUKHOPADHYAY 3. A QUIZ BY APRATIM MUKHOPADHYAY 4. PRESENTED BY: APRATIM MUKHOPADHYAY, ALSO COLOQUIALLY KNOWN AS BELUR THE BOLLYWOOD AND TV SHOWS SET A QUIZ BY APRATIM MUKHOPADHYAY 5. LE RULES A QUIZ BY APRATIM MUKHOPADHYAY 34 QUESTIONS ON INFINITE POUNCE +10/-10 ON POUNCE, AND +10 ON THE BOUNCE. ON POUNCE, UNLESS OTHERWISE STATED, ALL PARTS TO A QUESTION WILL HAVE TO BE ANSWERED. TEAMS MAY POUNCE ON THEIR OWN QUESTION. DO NOT FUCK AROUND WITH THE QUIZMASTER NEED I TELL YOU THAT THE QUIZMASTER IS ALWAYS RIGHT? I SUPPOSE NOT. SO, LET US COMMENCE. 6. 1. The above is the poster of a recently released Tamil film titled Aaha Kalyanam. It is a remake of which commercial and critical success?A QUIZ BY APRATIM MUKHOPADHYAY 7. A QUIZ BY APRATIM MUKHOPADHYAY 8. Band Baaja BaraatA QUIZ BY APRATIM MUKHOPADHYAY 9. 2. The creator X has often been asked about the origin of his show Ys title. He has cited two reasons as to why Y is so named. Firstly, X is against people who go through projecting a false sense of vitality, as if in an attempt to show other people that they are better, something in direct conflict with Xs dry style. Secondly, X has stated how he didnt want people to be overtly excitedabout Y since it was a follow-up to an immensely successful series. Identify both X and Y; there are no part points. A QUIZ BY APRATIM MUKHOPADHYAY 10. A QUIZ BY APRATIM MUKHOPADHYAY 11. X- Larry David Y- Curb Your Enthusiasm A QUIZ BY APRATIM MUKHOPADHYAY 12. 3. X, among other roles, is famous for her appearances in films like Laadla, Bambai Ka Babu and Baabul. X has also appeared in a few Malayalam and Tamil films. X currently stars in the Zee TV soap Sapne Suhane Ladakpan Ke. X, however, is famous for having essayed a particular role for seven years for which Kitu Gidwani wasthe original choice. When Xs character was written out of the show, public protests forced the writers to reinstate her. Identify X or the role in question. A QUIZ BY APRATIM MUKHOPADHYAY 13. A QUIZ BY APRATIM MUKHOPADHYAY 14. Vaishnavi Mahant, who played the role of Geeta Vishwas on ShaktimaanA QUIZ BY APRATIM MUKHOPADHYAY 15. 4. X was published in 1966, after a three year hiatus taken by the concerned author. X was adapted on screen in 1971 starring Anthony Hopkins. A realistic description of the authors own Scottish background marks the book. X, however, shot into fame in India after it was seen somewhere in 1969. Identify X and the concerned reference. Part points will be given. A QUIZ BY APRATIM MUKHOPADHYAY 16. A QUIZ BY APRATIM MUKHOPADHYAY 17. When Eight Bells Toll, the book which Sharmila Tagores character is seen reading in Aradhana duRing the famous Mere Sapnon Ki Rani A QUIZ BY APRATIM MUKHOPADHYAY 18. 5. Connectamundo. (The list can be made exhaustive)A QUIZ BY APRATIM MUKHOPADHYAY 19. A QUIZ BY APRATIM MUKHOPADHYAY 20. They have all made guest appearances on The Big Bang Theory A QUIZ BY APRATIM MUKHOPADHYAY 21. 6. Who created and wrote a fictional comedy sketch titled The Girlie Show? A QUIZ BY APRATIM MUKHOPADHYAY 22. A QUIZ BY APRATIM MUKHOPADHYAY 23. Liz LemonA QUIZ BY APRATIM MUKHOPADHYAY 24. 7. The above is a 1964 Turkish film starring superstar Sadri Alisik. It is the remake of which iconic 1951 film? A QUIZ BY APRATIM MUKHOPADHYAY 25. A QUIZ BY APRATIM MUKHOPADHYAY 26. AwaraA QUIZ BY APRATIM MUKHOPADHYAY 27. 8. Ramesses II, who lived in the 12th century BC, is, as we know, often considered the greatest ever Egyptian emperor. He was commemorated, albeit under a different name, in 1818 when an announcement was made pertaining to the acquisition of a statue of his by the British Museum. However, he was resurrected in popular consciousness in 2013, under the same name. What is being talked of here? A QUIZ BY APRATIM MUKHOPADHYAY 28. A QUIZ BY APRATIM MUKHOPADHYAY 29. Ozymandias, the 60th episode of Breaking Bad, also the title of a sonnet by ShelleyA QUIZ BY APRATIM MUKHOPADHYAY 30. 9. Who speaking on what: With unbridled economic liberalisation strengthening the unholy cabal of politicians and moneyed ruffians , the nation witnessed fundamental transformations a fact that was being systematically overlooked by popular escapist entertainment which minted money through vacuous NRI romances, forgetting its solemn duty to be the mirror of itsI decided to make X by myself on a shoe-string budget, determined not to compromise my creativity in any mannerAnd while they applaud the surreal appeal of Fellinis La Strada, they are unwilling to put away their neorealist sensibilities while evaluating X. X, intentionally confined by the grammar of popular cinema so as to make the message accessible to the hoi polloi, is actually an allegory where each villain represents something larger than just himself A QUIZ BY APRATIM MUKHOPADHYAY 31. A QUIZ BY APRATIM MUKHOPADHYAY 32. Kanti Shah on why he made GundaA QUIZ BY APRATIM MUKHOPADHYAY 33. 10. The three above are Cathy Cavadini, Tara Strong and E.G. Daily. Where could one hear the three of them from 1998 to 2004, and also later for a brief while? A QUIZ BY APRATIM MUKHOPADHYAY 34. A QUIZ BY APRATIM MUKHOPADHYAY 35. The Powerpuff GirlsA QUIZ BY APRATIM MUKHOPADHYAY 36. 11. X is seen emerging from the Lincoln Tunnel and passes through the tollbooth for the New Jersey Turnpike .Numerous landmarks in and around Newark and Elizabeth, New Jersey are then shown passing by the camera as X drives down the highway. The sequence ends with X pulling into the driveway of his suburban home. What is being described? A QUIZ BY APRATIM MUKHOPADHYAY 37. A QUIZ BY APRATIM MUKHOPADHYAY 38. The opening sequence of The Sopranos A QUIZ BY APRATIM MUKHOPADHYAY 39. 12. 1992- Chinni Prakash 1995- Chinni Prakash 1996- Ahmed Khan 1997- Chinni Prakash 2005- Prabhudeva 2006- Howard Rosemayer 2007- Ganesh Acharya 2009- Longinus Fernandes 2010- Bosco-Caesar 2012- Bosco-Caesar 2013- Bosco-Caesar 2014- Samir and Arsh Tanna This is an exhaustive list thus far. What does it depict? A QUIZ BY APRATIM MUKHOPADHYAY 40. A QUIZ BY APRATIM MUKHOPADHYAY 41. Filmfare Best Choregraphy Awards not won by Saroj Khan or Farah Khan since its inception A QUIZ BY APRATIM MUKHOPADHYAY 42. 13. X is thought to have run from September 4th, 1995 to March 26th, 2001. Two major players A and B were involved in it, and a third minor player was also involved. It led to the concerned discipline to become a major primetime extravaganza on American TV. A completely reinvented itself in order to successfully compete with B, an initial leader in the competition. However, A saw off B, and, finally, acquired B after its parent company sold it to A. A purchased B for around 3 million dollars. Identify X, A and B; part points will be the quizmasters discretion. A QUIZ BY APRATIM MUKHOPADHYAY 43. A QUIZ BY APRATIM MUKHOPADHYAY 44. A- WWE, the then WWF B- WCW X- The Monday Night WarsA QUIZ BY APRATIM MUKHOPADHYAY 45. 14. Minimalist poster for?A QUIZ BY APRATIM MUKHOPADHYAY 46. A QUIZ BY APRATIM MUKHOPADHYAY 47. Josh A QUIZ BY APRATIM MUKHOPADHYAY 48. 15. X was born in Frankfurt and made her debut in the 2006 film Turn Left. X currently endorses a lingerie brand named Bodycare. X made her Bollywood debut in a 2012 film directed by Prateek Chakravorty. X appeared in 3 films in 2013 and has been in the news recently. Identify X. A QUIZ BY APRATIM MUKHOPADHYAY 49. A QUIZ BY APRATIM MUKHOPADHYAY 50. Evelyn SharmaA QUIZ BY APRATIM MUKHOPADHYAY 51. 16. Minimalist poster for? A QUIZ BY APRATIM MUKHOPADHYAY 52. A QUIZ BY APRATIM MUKHOPADHYAY 53. Mad Men A QUIZ BY APRATIM MUKHOPADHYAY 54. 17. The above represents the selected cast of which TV show that ran in two avatars from 1993- 94 and 1997-98? Also, which British TV show wasA QUIZ BY APRATIM MUKHOPADHYAY 55. A QUIZ BY APRATIM MUKHOPADHYAY 56. Zabaan Sambhaalke from Mind Your Language A QUIZ BY APRATIM MUKHOPADHYAY 57. 18. Which pre-eminent actor holds the dubious record of having gathered 8 Filmfare Best Supporting Actor nominations without a single win, garnering nominations in 1980, 1984, 1990 and 1996, among other years? A QUIZ BY APRATIM MUKHOPADHYAY 58. A QUIZ BY APRATIM MUKHOPADHYAY 59. Naseeruddin ShahA QUIZ BY APRATIM MUKHOPADHYAY 60. 19. X was the concerned actors follow-up to a hugely successful debut, and it failed miserably at the box office. X was directed by Aditya Bhattacharya. X has gained a cult status since its release. The film shows, among other things, the lead actors obsession for an older woman, played by Supriya Pathak. X also stars the likes of Jagdeep and Pankaj Kapur in supporting roles. Identify X and the personality, someone who went on to win four National Awards, who made his Bollywood debut in this film. Part points will be given. A QUIZ BY APRATIM MUKHOPADHYAY 61. A QUIZ BY APRATIM MUKHOPADHYAY 62. X- Raakh Santosh SivanA QUIZ BY APRATIM MUKHOPADHYAY 63. 20. In 2006, Iranian businessman Mojtaba Asadian started a franchise of Xs. Xs name was thereby registered in 32 countries. James Michael Tyler attended the grand opening of the Dubai X. The Dubai X, as mentioned above, proclaims this on their website: As technology and the fast pace of life seems to fracture our society, people crave for a place that they can truly call their own, a place in their community where they fit in and belong At X we offer a warm and friendly, homey environment where people can relax and forget about the pressures and stresses of life for a while . Identify X. A QUIZ BY APRATIM MUKHOPADHYAY 64. A QUIZ BY APRATIM MUKHOPADHYAY 65. Central Perk A QUIZ BY APRATIM MUKHOPADHYAY 66. 21. Minimalist poster for? A QUIZ BY APRATIM MUKHOPADHYAY 67. A QUIZ BY APRATIM MUKHOPADHYAY 68. Ishq A QUIZ BY APRATIM MUKHOPADHYAY 69. 22. Which show, which ran for 11 years and produced 256 episodes, holds the record for having the most watched series finale in US TV history? A QUIZ BY APRATIM MUKHOPADHYAY 70. A QUIZ BY APRATIM MUKHOPADHYAY 71. M*A*S*H A QUIZ BY APRATIM MUKHOPADHYAY 72. 23. David Burtka, born in 1975, is an actor and a chef. He has also appeared on Broadway at times. He made a conspicuous TV debut in 2002 of The West Wing. X graduated from Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts Pasadena in summer 2009 and afterward began running a Los Angeles catering company, Gourmet M.D. To whom did X famously get engaged in 2011? A QUIZ BY APRATIM MUKHOPADHYAY 73. A QUIZ BY APRATIM MUKHOPADHYAY 74. Neil Patrick HarrisA QUIZ BY APRATIM MUKHOPADHYAY 75. 24. X was adapted from a short story by Hayatullah Ansari, which in turn was inspired by Russian short story. X marked the debuts of Pandit Ravi Shankar and Kamini Kaushal. The career of Y, Xs director, is often said to have been overshadowed by the monumental success of his younger brother in Bollywood. X is also a very significant film in Indian cinema. A QUIZ BY APRATIM MUKHOPADHYAY 76. A QUIZ BY APRATIM MUKHOPADHYAY 77. X-Neecha Nagar, Y- Chetan Anand A QUIZ BY APRATIM MUKHOPADHYAY 78. 25. What was special about the Filmfare Awards presented during its 25th and 50th anniversaries? A QUIZ BY APRATIM MUKHOPADHYAY 79. A QUIZ BY APRATIM MUKHOPADHYAY 80. Silver and gold statuettesA QUIZ BY APRATIM MUKHOPADHYAY 81. 26. X had the original idea to create a comedy series in the style of handheld cameras and reality television, but with an elaborate, highly comical script resulting from repeated rewritings and rehearsals. X met with David Nevins, Katie O'Connell, and two writers, including Y, who is credited as Zs creator. In the wake of events of the time, a certain kind of story was suggested by X. There was a massive bidding war between Fox and NBC for Z. X eventually played the role of an executive producer and Zs uncredited narrator. Identify X, Y and Z; part points will be given. A QUIZ BY APRATIM MUKHOPADHYAY 82. A QUIZ BY APRATIM MUKHOPADHYAY 83. X- Ron Howard Y-Mitchell Hurwitz Z- Arrested DevelopmentA QUIZ BY APRATIM MUKHOPADHYAY 84. 27. Minimalist poster for?A QUIZ BY APRATIM MUKHOPADHYAY 85. A QUIZ BY APRATIM MUKHOPADHYAY 86. Main Hoon NaA QUIZ BY APRATIM MUKHOPADHYAY 87. 28. X had a troubled adolescence involving substance abuse from age twelve; he left school at age sixteen. After an intervention by family and friends, X entered drug rehabilitation at age nineteen. Killer Bash, released in 2005, was Xs first film. X was an amateur singer, very much like the character Y which he essayed to popular acclaim. X won the Teen Choice Award in 2011 for the portrayal of Y. Y is shown as a quarterback. Identify both X and Y; part points will be given. A QUIZ BY APRATIM MUKHOPADHYAY 88. A QUIZ BY APRATIM MUKHOPADHYAY 89. X- Cory Monteith Y- Finn HudsonA QUIZ BY APRATIM MUKHOPADHYAY 90. 29. Despite having appeared in several iconic films together, only once as Shashi Kapoor played Amitabh Bachchans elder brother. Which film? A QUIZ BY APRATIM MUKHOPADHYAY 91. A QUIZ BY APRATIM MUKHOPADHYAY 92. Silsila A QUIZ BY APRATIM MUKHOPADHYAY 93. 30. X is known for is vulgar stand-up comedy routine and te original host of Americas Funniest Home Videos. X also ad a recurring role on Entourage. X recently wrote and produced a parody of March Of The Penguins. X was sidestepped from his favoured career path of becoming a doctor. X, however, as also beenA QUIZ BY APRATIM MUKHOPADHYAY 94. A QUIZ BY APRATIM MUKHOPADHYAY 95. ssssssss X- Bob Saget The voice of Future TedA QUIZ BY APRATIM MUKHOPADHYAY 96. 31. X first appeared in its creator Tex Averys 1943 cartoon Dumb-Hounded. X has been conferred with two different surnames over its existence, Poodle and McPoodle. Xs deadpan voice and meek personality were inspired from te radio character Wallace Wimple. Matt Groening has admittedly based Hans Moleman on X. Although X as been sarcastically compared to a lot of dignitaries through its existence, recent comparisons to a figure from the world of sports Y as created genuine fervour, with popular internet memes being produced in deference to it. Identify both X and Y; part points will be given. A QUIZ BY APRATIM MUKHOPADHYAY 97. A QUIZ BY APRATIM MUKHOPADHYAY 98. X- Droopy Y- Harry RedknappA QUIZ BY APRATIM MUKHOPADHYAY 99. 32. The title of which iconic 70s hit translates to pure in Urdu? A QUIZ BY APRATIM MUKHOPADHYAY 100. A QUIZ BY APRATIM MUKHOPADHYAY 101. PakeezahA QUIZ BY APRATIM MUKHOPADHYAY 102. 33. Minimalist poster for?A QUIZ BY APRATIM MUKHOPADHYAY 103. A QUIZ BY APRATIM MUKHOPADHYAY 104. Lost A QUIZ BY APRATIM MUKHOPADHYAY 105. 34. X(above) co-wrote a film called The Captain of Nakara. X had met Y at a writing workshop in Uganda, after which X sold Y something for only $4000. X was subsequently acknowledged by Y in 2009 publicly, which led to X being noticed. Identify both X and Y; there will be no part points.A QUIZ BY APRATIM MUKHOPADHYAY 106. A QUIZ BY APRATIM MUKHOPADHYAY 107. X- Cajetan Boy Y- Vishal BharadwajA QUIZ BY APRATIM MUKHOPADHYAY 108. A QUIZ BY APRATIM MUKHOPADHYAY 109. 12 SLIDES THE LIST CAN BE MADE EXHAUSTIVE THE NUMBER OF AVAILABLE POINTS FOR GETTING THE ANSWER IN THE FIRST SLIDE IS 80; IT COMES ALONG WITH A -40. FROM TEN ONWARDS, IT PROCEEDS AS +75/-35 AND SO ON EACH TEAM MAY MAKE A MAXIMUM OF TWO ATTEMPTS ACROSS THE ENTIRE SET A QUIZ BY APRATIM MUKHOPADHYAY 110. A QUIZ BY APRATIM MUKHOPADHYAY 111. 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