Image: A scene from Band Baaja Baraat
Patcy N in Mumbai
Patcy N in Mumbai
It's the wedding season, folks.
And no one ushers it better than Bollywood, which have seen many elaborate weddings both on and off the screen.
With Band Baaja Baraat starring Anushka Sharma and Ranveer Singh as wedding planners all set to release this Friday, we decided to compile this quiz on movies with weddings as the theme. Let's get started:
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| 1. Band Baaja Baraat is inspired from which Hollywood movie? | |
| a) Wedding Planner | b) The Wedding Crashers |
| c) The Wedding Singer | d) My Big Fat Greek Wedding |
Wrong!
The correct answer is Wedding Planner
There were two controversies related to Band Baaja Baraat -- one being that the movie is a copy of the Hollywood flick Wedding Planner. Yash Raj Films however denies the allegation because in Wedding Planner, the planner falls in love with the groom while in Band... both the planners fall in love with each other
The second controversy is that the film is funded by lead actor Ranveer Singh's father. Yash Raj denied this too.
The correct answer is Wedding Planner
There were two controversies related to Band Baaja Baraat -- one being that the movie is a copy of the Hollywood flick Wedding Planner. Yash Raj Films however denies the allegation because in Wedding Planner, the planner falls in love with the groom while in Band... both the planners fall in love with each other
The second controversy is that the film is funded by lead actor Ranveer Singh's father. Yash Raj denied this too.
Correct!
There were two controversies related to Band Baaja Baraat -- one being that the movie is a copy of the Hollywood flick Wedding Planner. Yash Raj Films however denies the allegation because in Wedding Planner, the planner falls in love with the groom while in Band... both the planners fall in love with each other
The second controversy is that the film is funded by lead actor Ranveer Singh's father. Yash Raj denied this too.
There were two controversies related to Band Baaja Baraat -- one being that the movie is a copy of the Hollywood flick Wedding Planner. Yash Raj Films however denies the allegation because in Wedding Planner, the planner falls in love with the groom while in Band... both the planners fall in love with each other
The second controversy is that the film is funded by lead actor Ranveer Singh's father. Yash Raj denied this too.
Do you know these Bollywood weddings?
Image: A scene from Hum Aapke Hain Koun | |
| 2. Hum Aapke Hain Koun is a remake of which film made by Rajshree earlier? | |
| a) Sawan Ko Aane Do | b) Tumhare Bina |
| c) Piya Ke Ghar | d) Nadiya Ke Paar |
Wrong!
The correct answer is Nadiya Ke Paar
Hum Aapke Hain Koun is a remake of Rajshri's earlier movie Nadiya Ke Paar (1982). Hum Aapke Hain Koun was the most successful movie of its time.
The correct answer is Nadiya Ke Paar
Hum Aapke Hain Koun is a remake of Rajshri's earlier movie Nadiya Ke Paar (1982). Hum Aapke Hain Koun was the most successful movie of its time.
Correct!
Hum Aapke Hain Koun is a remake of Rajshri's earlier movie Nadiya Ke Paar (1982). Hum Aapke Hain Koun was the most successful movie of its time.
Hum Aapke Hain Koun is a remake of Rajshri's earlier movie Nadiya Ke Paar (1982). Hum Aapke Hain Koun was the most successful movie of its time.
Do you know these Bollywood weddings?
Image: A scene from Toh Baat Pakki | |
| 3. Which Marathi filmmaker made his directorial debut in Bollywood with Toh Baat Pakki? | |
| a) Nishikant Kamath | b) Mahesh Majrekar |
| c) Abhinay Deo | d) Kedar Shinde |
Wrong!
The correct answer is Kedar Shinde
Tabu turned 40 in November this year. There are rumours that the actress who is still single is getting married to an Indian businessman very soon. Tabu, however has denied the rumours.
The correct answer is Kedar Shinde
Tabu turned 40 in November this year. There are rumours that the actress who is still single is getting married to an Indian businessman very soon. Tabu, however has denied the rumours.
Correct!
Tabu turned 40 in November this year. There are rumours that the actress who is still single is getting married to an Indian businessman very soon. Tabu, however has denied the rumours.
Tabu turned 40 in November this year. There are rumours that the actress who is still single is getting married to an Indian businessman very soon. Tabu, however has denied the rumours.
Do you know these Bollywood weddings?
Image: A scene from Vivaah | |
| 4. In Vivaah Amrita Rao gets burnt while trying to save? | |
| a) Her boyfriend | b) Her cousin sister |
| c) Her uncle | d) Her aunt |
Wrong!
The correct answer is Her cousin sister
Vivaah was the first Indian movie to be released simultaneously in theatres and via the production company's official website, Rajshri Media Limited to curb piracy.
The correct answer is Her cousin sister
Vivaah was the first Indian movie to be released simultaneously in theatres and via the production company's official website, Rajshri Media Limited to curb piracy.
Correct!
Vivaah was the first Indian movie to be released simultaneously in theatres and via the production company's official website, Rajshri Media Limited to curb piracy.
Vivaah was the first Indian movie to be released simultaneously in theatres and via the production company's official website, Rajshri Media Limited to curb piracy.
Do you know these Bollywood weddings?
Image: A scene from Salaam-E-Ishq | |
| 5. How many short stories were there in the film Salaam-E-Ishq? | |
| a) 6 | b) 4 |
| c) 3 | d) 5 |
Wrong!
The correct answer is 6
Sonali Bendre was supposed to be paired opposite Govinda in Salaam-E-Ishq. She was later replaced by South African actress Sharon Esra. Shannon Esra is a natural brunette but dyed her hair blond for the role.
The correct answer is 6
Sonali Bendre was supposed to be paired opposite Govinda in Salaam-E-Ishq. She was later replaced by South African actress Sharon Esra. Shannon Esra is a natural brunette but dyed her hair blond for the role.
Correct!
Sonali Bendre was supposed to be paired opposite Govinda in Salaam-E-Ishq. She was later replaced by South African actress Sharon Esra. Shannon Esra is a natural brunette but dyed her hair blond for the role.
Sonali Bendre was supposed to be paired opposite Govinda in Salaam-E-Ishq. She was later replaced by South African actress Sharon Esra. Shannon Esra is a natural brunette but dyed her hair blond for the role.
Do you know these Bollywood weddings?
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| 6. After the huge success of Vivaah, which was the next movie from Rajshri Productions? | |
| a) Mera Vivaah Kara Do | b) Mere Bhaiya Ka Vivaah |
| c) Ek Vivaah... Aisa Aisa Bhi | d) Vivaah... Dilon Ka Sangam |
Wrong!
The correct answer is Ek Vivaah... Aisa Aisa Bhi
Did you know that Eesha Koppikar changed the spelling of her name from Ishaa to Eesha as per the advice of numerologist Niraj Mancchanda?
The correct answer is Ek Vivaah... Aisa Aisa Bhi
Did you know that Eesha Koppikar changed the spelling of her name from Ishaa to Eesha as per the advice of numerologist Niraj Mancchanda?
Correct!
Did you know that Eesha Koppikar changed the spelling of her name from Ishaa to Eesha as per the advice of numerologist Niraj Mancchanda?
Did you know that Eesha Koppikar changed the spelling of her name from Ishaa to Eesha as per the advice of numerologist Niraj Mancchanda?
Do you know these Bollywood weddings?
Image: A scene from Hero No 1 | |
| 7. Who played Govinda's love interest in Hero No 1? | |
| a) Karisma Kapoor | b) Raveena Tandon |
| c) Kareena Kapoor | d) Shilpa Shetty |
Wrong!
The correct answer is Karisma Kapoor
Hero No 1 story is inspired by a comedy film Bawarchi directed by Hrishikesh Mukherjee.
The correct answer is Karisma Kapoor
Hero No 1 story is inspired by a comedy film Bawarchi directed by Hrishikesh Mukherjee.
Correct!
Hero No 1 story is inspired by a comedy film Bawarchi directed by Hrishikesh Mukherjee.
Hero No 1 story is inspired by a comedy film Bawarchi directed by Hrishikesh Mukherjee.
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Image: A scene from Hum Aapke Dil Mein Rehte Hain | |
| 8. In Hum Aapke Dil Mein Rehte Hain the contract marriage is between? | |
| a) Parmeet Sethi and Kajol | b) Anil Kapoor and Mink |
| c) Parmeet Sethi and Mink | d) Anil Kapoor and Kajol |
Wrong!
The correct answer is Anil Kapoor and Kajol
Hum Aapke Dil Mein Rehte Hain is the remake of the Telugu film Pavitra Bandham (1971) starring Venkatesh and Soundarya. Kajol was nominated for a Filmfare Best Actress Award but she lost to Aishwarya Rai who won it for Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam.
The correct answer is Anil Kapoor and Kajol
Hum Aapke Dil Mein Rehte Hain is the remake of the Telugu film Pavitra Bandham (1971) starring Venkatesh and Soundarya. Kajol was nominated for a Filmfare Best Actress Award but she lost to Aishwarya Rai who won it for Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam.
Correct!
Hum Aapke Dil Mein Rehte Hain is the remake of the Telugu film Pavitra Bandham (1971) starring Venkatesh and Soundarya. Kajol was nominated for a Filmfare Best Actress Award but she lost to Aishwarya Rai who won it for Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam.
Hum Aapke Dil Mein Rehte Hain is the remake of the Telugu film Pavitra Bandham (1971) starring Venkatesh and Soundarya. Kajol was nominated for a Filmfare Best Actress Award but she lost to Aishwarya Rai who won it for Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam.
Do you know these Bollywood weddings?
Image: A scene from Naram Garam | |
| 9. Who does Swaroop Sampat love in Naram Garam? | |
| a) Shatrughan Sinha | b) Utpal Dutt |
| c) Amol Palekar | d)A K Hangal |
Wrong!
The correct answer is Seema Singh (Ranjeeta)
Not many know that Swaroop Sampat won the Miss India contest in 1979 and represented India at the Miss Universe contest. Swaroop has a PhD in Education from the University of Worcester, England. Her doctoral thesis was on using drama to enhance life skills in children with learning disabilities.
The correct answer is Seema Singh (Ranjeeta)
Not many know that Swaroop Sampat won the Miss India contest in 1979 and represented India at the Miss Universe contest. Swaroop has a PhD in Education from the University of Worcester, England. Her doctoral thesis was on using drama to enhance life skills in children with learning disabilities.
Correct!
Not many know that Swaroop Sampat won the Miss India contest in 1979 and represented India at the Miss Universe contest. Swaroop has a PhD in Education from the University of Worcester, England. Her doctoral thesis was on using drama to enhance life skills in children with learning disabilities.
Not many know that Swaroop Sampat won the Miss India contest in 1979 and represented India at the Miss Universe contest. Swaroop has a PhD in Education from the University of Worcester, England. Her doctoral thesis was on using drama to enhance life skills in children with learning disabilities.
Do you know these Bollywood weddings?
Image: Shah Rukh KhanPhotographs: Gunjesh Desai
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| 10. Which movie's working title was The Brave Heart will take the Bride? | |
| a) Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge | b) Kabhie Alvida Na Kehna |
| c) Kuch Kuch Hota Hai | d) Baazigar |
Wrong!
The correct answer is Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge
The scene where Raj (Shah Rukh Khan) and Simran (Kajol) spend the night in a hotel room was very difficult to shoot for Aditya Chopra. Kajol was supposed to plant a kiss on Shah Rukh's t-shirt. But everytime he would unzip his jacket, Kajol would burst out laughing and wouldn't stop. It took 25 takes before the scene was canned.
The correct answer is Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge
The scene where Raj (Shah Rukh Khan) and Simran (Kajol) spend the night in a hotel room was very difficult to shoot for Aditya Chopra. Kajol was supposed to plant a kiss on Shah Rukh's t-shirt. But everytime he would unzip his jacket, Kajol would burst out laughing and wouldn't stop. It took 25 takes before the scene was canned.
Correct!
The scene where Raj (Shah Rukh Khan) and Simran (Kajol) spend the night in a hotel room was very difficult to shoot for Aditya Chopra. Kajol was supposed to plant a kiss on Shah Rukh's t-shirt. But everytime he would unzip his jacket, Kajol would burst out laughing and wouldn't stop. It took 25 takes before the scene was canned.
The scene where Raj (Shah Rukh Khan) and Simran (Kajol) spend the night in a hotel room was very difficult to shoot for Aditya Chopra. Kajol was supposed to plant a kiss on Shah Rukh's t-shirt. But everytime he would unzip his jacket, Kajol would burst out laughing and wouldn't stop. It took 25 takes before the scene was canned.
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