Amit R Agarwal Workshops & Cinema Master Classes: FAQ's

Cinema has no definitive answers in theory, it's more about expressing yourself convincingly. Objective questions might have definitive answers, subjective questions don't really have a definitive answer. It's about the individual understanding a film professional, fellow filmmaker, film student has of the art & craft! Some of the questions that are asked in Master Classes, Film Schools, Film Sessions worldwide in subjects related to cinema range from:

Cinema & Journalism
A distinct feature of news is that it has to be new. True

“If it _Bleeds_, it leads” – one of the basic rules of news

With respect to news; what is usual in one society may be unusual in another. True

In news; events which are new and unusual may still not be of general interest and hence will not make any news. True

Newspapers have always been the primary medium of journalists since 1700. True

India Gazette started publishing from November 1781. True

Udant Martand (The Rising Sun), was published by Pt. Jugal Kishore Shukla. True

The Anglo-Indian papers promoted purely British interests. True

What media and the public consider "newsworthy" varies according to cultures & countries. True

Before the advent of printing presses, news often travelled orally via monks, travelers, town criers. True

Journalism in simple terms is the act or occupation of collecting and providing news. True

The earliest form of journalism was word of mouth; this was before the printing press was invented. True

The first newspaper in India was circulated in 1780 under the editorship of James Augustus Hickey. True

On May 30, 1826 Udant Martand (The Rising Sun), the first Hindi-language newspaper published in India. True

The size of Bengal Gazette newspaper when it was launched was 12"x8". True

Maulawi Muhammad Baqir in 1836 founded the first Urdu-language newspaper the Delhi Urdu Akhbar. True

India's press in the 1840s was a motley collection of small-circulation daily or weekly sheets printed on rickety presses. True

Robert Knight founded two important English-language newspapers The Times of India and The Statesman. True

People say that NEWS is an acronym for North, East, West, South. True

Common topics for news reports include politics. True

Most theorists believe that one of the attributes NEWS should have is impartiality. True

"If it bleeds, it leads”, is one of the dictums of news. True

Sensationalism in news means disproportionate focus on, and exaggeration of, emotive stories for public consumption. True

Neutrality is not one of the attributes of news. False

Newsworthiness is defined as a subject having sufficient relevance for the public, to be regarded as news. True

Evidence suggests that earliest form of news around the world was, people gathering at a place to share stories about interesting new information. True

News was also transmitted in public gathering places, such as the Roman baths. True

One of the news criteria is - Is it unusual? True
The classic definition of news is this: "Dog bites man" is not news; "Man bites dog" is news. True

Is it new? – is not a criteria of news. False

Journalism can be broadly categorized into 4 categories - print, radio, tv, online. True

Printing press was invented after news spread on word of _Mouth_
The first newspaper in India was under the editorship of James Augustus Hickey. True

Udant Martand was published from Calcutta. True

Bengal Gazzette was a 2-page newspaper. False

The first Urdu-language newspaper was The Awam. False

The Times of India was founded by _Robert Knight_

_Conflicts_ include wars, strikes, revolutions

Government handouts is a _Source_ of news

If some facts about a 2-year old assassination become known for the first time, that would be news. True

What events can you say make news. Mention any five.

Disaster and tragedy, does this topic make news. How

You are an actor, write a press-release telling about the character you are playing in your new film.

Mention any 5 Conflicts that make news. Explain & give example of any one.

Progress & Development makes news. Explain how?

Crime is one of the hottest topics in news. Why?

Do you think press-release is important in Cinema. Why?

Write a short note on News & Entertainment

Mention & explain any 3 criteria of news?

Is it unusual is a very important criteria for news, explain with relevant examples

You are a debut director. Write a press release introducing yourself

What do you mean by Newsworthiness?
What is journalism? Write a brief note on the history of journalism?

Write a brief note on the history of journalism in India?

Write a press release about your new film

What do you mean by the term ‘tone’ of news?

Marketing Strategies

How does a film producer or marketing team of a film tie-up with TV Programs for promotion of their films?

What is the major factor that affects a producers decision to tie up with a TV Program or TV Show to market the film?

What do you understand by media partnership in marketing strategies for films?

What are the various media available for media partnerships for films?

What is radio advertising?

What is generally believed to be the most popular time band for Radio Advertising?

What do you mean by gimmicks for promoting films?
Mention any three gimmicks in recent times w.r.t. Hindi Film Industry?

There are really no definitive answers to the questions, because Marketing Strategies is more about case-studies; What might work in marketing one film, might not work in marketing another. It's all about how innovative marketing team of a film is, thinking up new ideas. Here are some of the questions that are asked in Master Classes, Film Schools, Film Sessions to Fellow film-makers, marketing professionals, film students, worldwide

Marketing Strategies are not at all important to sell films – True or False

False

Film Market is a consumer based market. Justify with a yes or no in one line

Yes

The real battle for a film producer is to release the film in a cinema-hall. Justify your answer in one line

This statement is very true in today's scenario - release the film in a cinema-hall. In any given year there are around 1800 films that can't find a theatrical release. Releasing a film in a cinema hall is a costly affair and hence the real battle for a film producer.

Marketing a film is no child’s play. Do you agree. Justify your answer in one line

I agree that marketing a film is no child's play because of the immense competition from other films, so you have to be clear about your films' USP and focus on it during marketing.

It is very easy to release a film in cinema-halls. Justify your answer in one line

Not really! Today the toughest part is to release a film in cinema-hall. In any given year there are around 1800 films that can't find a theatrical release, because releasing a film in a cinema hall is a costly affair.

The toughest part is to make a film, marketing is a child’s play. Justify your answer in one line
Both the parts are equally tough; but marketing is tougher, as you need to sell the film, market the film and make money out of it.

Even a good film, if not marketed well, might flop. Justify your answer in one line
I agree with the statement, because many times a film isn't marketed well, because of budget constraints. Some prominent good films that flopped are Nagesh Kukunoor's Dor, Anurag Kashyap's Ugly, Masaan, Nil Batey Sannata, etc.

Marketing Strategies are very important to sell films – True or False
True

What are the various systems to distribute films

Is youtube a great platform to distribute films

There are very many distribution systems for distributing a film; all very different & very dynamic from each other; in stark contrast to the scenario in 1950’s. In 1950’s, the only distribution system to distribute a film was theatrical projection, however with ever changing scenario of the entertainment industry there are a number of ways a film can be distributed today. The main distribution systems followed worldwide are:

Theatrical projection: This is the most conventional distribution system of distributing a film. A film is taken out on prints and projected in a cinema hall or a theater or an auditorium for a priced ticket, objective being, to make money for the producer.

Distribution through TV and satellite: With the invention of TV; film telecast was started on television where a producer recouped the investment by selling telecast rights to the TV network for a price. Today, however, with so many TV and satellite channels in the market, a producer has options to distribute or telecast the film through a TV network that pays the best price.

Distribution through Internet: Internet has radically changed the TV distribution scenario. Today, even if a TV programme is unsold, a producer can recoup investment from the distribution of a TV programme through Internet. However, this distribution system is a very slow process of recouping the investment.

Distributing a TV programme through YouTube: This, in effect, is an extension of distributing a TV programme through internet however, it is different in the sense that YouTube today is acquiring TV programmes from producers for an agreed price and there upon sharing the revenue generated by a TV programme, as well, therefore distribution of a TV programme on YouTube is a much faster way for a producer to recoup the investment.

VOD: VOD means video on demand, again, this is an extension of distributing a TV programme through the internet. However, this distribution is different than the earlier two distribution through internet; because a user or an audience has to pay a pre-determined price to view a TV programme.

Comment on various systems to distribute television programs
A. Distribution of television programme through conventional means: TV television and satellite are the most conventional and accepted distribution system for distributing television programmes. Normally a time band for TV broadcast is of 30 min. or 1 hour. Programmes are produced keeping the time-frame in mind.

B. Internet: Internet has radically changed the TV distribution scenario. Today, even if a TV programme is unsold, a producer can recoup investment from the distribution of a TV programme through Internet. A producer doesn't need to go for unnecessary expenses incurred on theatrical distribution of a TV programme. However, this distribution system is a very slow process of recouping the investment; as such big budget films don’t go for this type of distribution model. Mostly producers with insignificant budget or those making guerrilla films opt for this distribution system.

C. YouTube: This, in effect, is an extension of distributing a TV programme through internet however, it is different in the sense that YouTube today is acquiring films from producers for an agreed price and there upon sharing the revenue generated by a TV programme, as well, therefore distribution of a film on YouTube is a much faster way for a producer to recoup the investment.

D. VOD: VOD means video on demand, again, this is an extension of distributing a film through the internet. However, this distribution is different than the earlier two distribution through internet; because a user or an audience has to pay a pre-determined price to view a TV programme.

E. Innovation: Post-2000, as the projection of a film in theater or a cinema hall went digital producers of TV programmes have explored the idea of clubbing few episodes of a TV programme into 120 minutes – Made for TV film – and exploit its popularity by releasing it in cinemas. Though rare, there have been a few instances where it was done. In India it was done as early as 90's, the TV coverage of Indian Superstar, Amitabh Bachchan’s concert at Wembley stadium in London was released theatrically as Jumma Chumma in London.

What is print media advertising

Print media advertising is a term specially used in context of films with respect to advertising in various print media like newspaper, magazines, tabloids. For example, a producer might advertise in the leading national dailies like Times of India or Hindustan times. Other than these there are many region-centric newspapers like Mid-Day, which is, very big in Mumbai and Maharashtra.

Factors determining the selection of print media

Factors determining the selection of Print Media are:

a. Circulation - One of the main factors that determine the selection of print media is its circulation for example in Delhi, Times of India and Hindustan Times have a circulation which is almost equal, so both the newspapers get the advertisements and offer competitive rates; whereas in Mumbai, Times of India and Mid-Day have a big circulation - so, in Mumbai a producer will tend to advertise the film more likely on Times of India or Mid-Day. Circulation affects the selection of print media.

b. Language - Language plays a vital role in the selection of print media for a film. Suppose, the language of the film is Marathi, the producer would opt for placing the ads of the film in a newspaper or a magazine that is published in Marathi because the core target audience is Marathi speaking people.

c. Region - Region is also a deciding factor for the selection of print media for example, a film producer when targeting audiences in Kolkatta, West Bengal are more likely to opt for "The Telegraph" newspaper over other national-dailies in English, because Telegraph is the most widely read English-newspaper in Kolkatta.

d. Budget - Lastly the budget of the print media campaign affects the selection of print media in the most decisive manner. For example, Times of India has a pan-Indian reach, so when a producer opts for Times of India the producer gets the package for cities like New Delhi, Mumbai, Pune, Hyderabad, Chennai and other cities clubbed together, which is very cost-effective since the price is only 25% of what a producer will spend clubbing the different print media in these cities and reaching out to target audiences therefore Times of India is often the first choice of film producers to advertise in an English newspaper.

Why are Marketing Strategies important to sell a film

Films are business
Marketing basics apply to all businesses - films too - Product, place, price, promotion, people (audience)

Why is it very tough to release a film commercially today

The cost factor, film can be made for as low as INR 15lacs, but getting it to audiences, creating an awareness, booking the cinema-halls and P&A is a huge factor and a costly one, which makes releasing a film, a very costly affair.

Media Partnerships cover the risk of a film to an extent. Comment in 1000 words
Many a times films are branded, or are paid by the brand for in-film advertising
For example - Shamitabh, integrated Lifebuoy in it's script.

Mention any two (mock) examples of media partnerships?

Media partnerships can be broadly categorized as:

Print media: Times of India, Hindustan Times, Mid Day etc.
Electronic media: Aaj Tak, IBN-7, Times Now, Zee News, etc.

Outdoor media: Hoardings, Out Of Home (OOH) media, Media Space available in malls & multiplexes AND public transport (buses, metros, etc.)

Social media: Facebook, Youtube, Twitter.

Two examples of Media Partnerships
With the ever-changing scenario of film business, these media are also used to monetize films. Like, One By Two produced by Abhay Deol tied-up with Facebook; where the film was available for screening to audiences on the same day as it was theatrically released for a price. Reportedly, the producer, Abhay Deol and Facebook shared the revenue 60:40.

Prakash Jha’s Gangajal tied up with Star Plus to make the promotions of the film visible on Star Plus and its allied network in electronic media & TV.

Write a note on Tie ups of film promotion on popular TV Programs in about 1000 words

(Expand on the points below)

Tying up with a TV channel is a form of a media partnership

True

Tying up with a newspaper is NOT a form of media partnership. True or False
False

TV promotions of a film are not important to market a film. True or False
False

Are TV promotions of a film important to market a film. Comment?

TV promotions of films are a very strong marketing tool, because it makes audiences aware about the concept of the film, it’s storyline and its visual imagery. A good promo ensures that the film will open better than what the Industry experts predict. TV promotions are no doubt the first impression any film makes on its Target Audiences, hence they are of utmost importance.

Give an example of an unpaid tie-up of any fictional film with a fictional TV Program

The unpaid tie-up means where a producer doesn’t pay for any tie-up. This is generally done on a barter basis where both the parties benefit. For example producers of Ki and Ka might tie-up with a cookery show, since the film is about a house husband and in many scenes he is shown cooking for the family.

Give an example of a paid tie-up of any fictional film with a fictional TV Program
The paid tie-up means where a producer pays for a tie-up. This is generally done on a paid basis where producer pays to a third party envisaging benefits from such a tie-up. For example producers of ARA’s new film Spooky might tie-up with a Horror TV show just to reach out to its target audience, who are hooked on to horror movies.

Tie ups of film promotion on popular TV Programs can either be paid or unpaid. True or False

True

Tie-ups with TV Programs is the worst manner to market & advertise films. True or False
False

UNPAID PUBLICITY

What is unpaid publicity and is it beneficial for the producer?

Unpaid publicity is primarily the use of social network to publicize a film.

For example, these days a lot of people use social media platforms like facebook, twitter, linkedin to publicize their films.

Facebook - There are vary many ways to publicize a film on facebook. A group for the film can be created and people invited and added to the group. Pages, quite similar to groups, here, instead of joining the group the user actually is invited to like the page. Latest news on the film - photographs, trailers everything related to the film is publicized on the page & these groups and thus the producer gets an unpaid publicity.

Twitter - On twitter the producer or the social media manager tweets the latest news, pictures or trailer of the film. They ask their followers to retweet the tweets made by them and ask the followers to ask their followers to retweet their (film's) tweets. Thus a chain of tweets is created on social media (twitter) and a buzz is generated for the film.

LinkedIn - LinkedIn is a professional social networking site that connects you with the who's who of the professional industry. Over here producers put a lot of information about the film; like synopsis, cast and crew details, shooting report, completion report and the proposed release of the film. Many times unpaid publicity on LinkedIn not only publicizes the film but also get funds from other producers & investors who are interested to enter the film-industry.

Write a mock radio show to market an action film

Write a mock Internet show about marketing a teen film

Write a mock radio show to market a film

Write a mock radio show about marketing a romantic film
Write a mock radio show to market a horror film

Reference answer - idea 1

Hi, this is your favorite RJ, Neha and today on our show we have got the new Bollywood blockbuster, ARA’s new film SpookyAction. Yes, the name itself tells us that the film is an adrenaline pumping action film starring none other than the latest action-boy of Bollywood Tiger Shroff! I am going to talk more about the film, but as I make you hear all the action songs down the years from.. yes, you guessed it right, action flicks of Bollywood! So, here we go!

Reference answer - idea 2

Hi, this is your favorite RJ, Neha and today on our show we have got the new Bollywood blockbuster, ARA’s new film Roma. Roma is a romantic film set in Rome and it talks about two strangers meeting in Rome; buzz is that it is inspired by Hollywood film Before Sunrise, is it? Well, you have to see the film for that. I am definitely going to talk more about the film, but as I make you hear all the romantic songs down the years from.. Bollywood!

Reference answer - idea 3

Hi, this is your favorite RJ, Neha and today on our show we have got the new Bollywood blockbuster, ARA’s new film Spooky. Yes, the name itself tells us that the film is a spooky horror film about a ghost out to seek revenge. I am going to talk more about the film, but as I make you hear all the spooky songs down the years from.. yes, you guessed it right Bollywood! So, here we go.

Multiplex are an extension of hospitality industry. Comment?
Better multiplexes have often resulted in better occupancy for A-list films

Multiplexes are very important marketing tools for a film. Comment

Multiplexes real revenue is the sale of the snacks at their snack bars. Comment

(Expand on the points below)
There has been an ongoing debate that can Multiplex be taken as Hospitality Industry. I feel, this statement is true that multiplexes are a part of hospitality industry. This is because, just like consumers flock to a hotel or a restaurant where they have a wonderful experience; similarly audiences like to go to a multiplex that offers them comfort & luxury. If the audiences have a good experience, a wonderful time watching a film at a multiplex, they are bound to return to the same multiplex.

Better multiplexes often result in better occupancy for A-list films; because the target-audience of A-list films is the whole family. The family wants a multiplex that is clean, is well-maintained, has a good cafeteria, friendly staff, hygienic toilets - all the attributes that makes a multiplex, better.

A good multiplex auditorium is the key for audiences to return to that multiplex. Justify your answer in one line

This is true in part, if the audiences have a good experience, a wonderful time watching a film at a multiplex, they are bound to return to the same multiplex

Multiplexes are very important part of promotions of a film during its marketing strategy. Justify with a yes or no in one line.

Yes, because it informs the audiences there to see other films about the film, prior to its release and thus creates a buzz for the film.

Multiplexes are an extension of hospitality ______________ (Fill in the blank)
Multiplexes are an extension of hospitality _Industry____

Single screen cinemas, though overlooked, are important to distribute films. Comment

Why have single screen cinemas become redundant in big cities today. Comment

Single screens add additional revenue to films collections. Justify the truth of this statement

(Expand on the points below)
Many B&C centres are still single-screen.
Action films or Masala films still do a chunk of their business from single-screens
Salman Khan's defunct career, got new lease of life, all thanks to single-screens, when in 2009, Wanted, scored big and collected only from single screens.

Reason for single screens to become redundant is that most big banners want to make films targeting the urban-audience and collect from high-collecting multiplex chains. Case in point films like Queen, Bheja Fry, Khosla Ka Ghosla.

Single screens are still a very high-collecting revenue source, but a very limited content works on these screens. Baaghi made a lot of money from single-screens. The ratio of single-screen-multiplex business was a whopping 60:40, so single-screens add a considerable chunk of additional revenue to a film.

Are posters important to attract viewers to cinema halls. Comment?

Yes, posters do work in a positive manner to attract audiences to cinema-halls. Internationally, posters are referred to as ‘artwork’ and generally audiences make a perception about the movie from the posters they see!

Posters are not at all important to attract viewers to cinema halls. True or False

False. Posters play a vital part to attract viewers to cinema-hall

Baaghi was a hit in spite of an incoherent screenplay. Do you think marketing campaign helped the film become a hit. Comment

The main reason for Baaghi to score at the box-office were its action sequences

(Expand on the points below)
Yes. The film went full throttle with its marketing campaign involving the youngsters, it's core target audience.

Yes. Film worked majorly at single-screens. Action scenes very big at single-screens

What according to you is the most marketable genre of a film and why? Comment in 1000 words

The most marketable genre worldwide for a successful film is Horror. Do you agree or disagree. Justify in one line.

I agree in part to the statement, as Horror is a specific genre. In US, horror is big, because during Halloween's, audience really want to get spooked and look at horror films to complete their Halloween parties.

The most marketable genre worldwide for a successful film is Romantic-Comedy. Do you agree or disagree. Justify in one line.
Yes, I agree that most marketable genre worldwide is romantic-comedy, because, majority of audiences today want feel-good films. Example - Band Baaja Baraat was a huge hot, though it had a relatively new cast & crew!

Radio advertising today is a very important marketing tool for film. Comment in 1000 words

Radio advertising means advertising on Radio – True or False
True

Radio advertising means advertising on hoardings – True or False
False

While marketing a film can a producer advertise a film on two rival radio channels. Justify your answer in one line

Yes a producer can advertise on two rival radio channels; in fact since radio advertising is a competitive market, the channels offer one-up lucrative deals to producers to get producers advertise their film on their channel.

Are hoardings important to market a film. Comment

Hoardings, almost defunct; today again, are very important tools in marketing a film, comment

Hoardings today are a very important & potent tool to market films. This is because they make a bold statement to the audiences and since in today’s fast paced life, we are constantly on the move, hoardings do make an impact on the audiences. For this very reason, prime locations like Juhu Circle in Mumbai or Juhu Beach in Mumbai are sold at premium rates.

Hoardings are one of the major marketing components of a film. Justify with a yes or no in one line

I agree with the statement. Hoardings make an impact on the audiences; for this very reason, prime locations like Juhu Circle in Mumbai or Juhu Beach in Mumbai are sold at premium rates.

Do you think Content Driven Cinema, is finding the success only now OR it was always there, as showcased by the success of Jaane Bhi Do Yaaron

Content Driven Cinema with a positive & strong word of mouth is always a success. Comment w.r.t Margarita, with a Straw

Why is Word of Mouth today, a very strong marketing tool. Comment

(Expand on the points below)

Content driven cinema was always there.

Not really, Margarita with a Straw was critically acclaimed, festival-award winner; yet a disaster at the Indian box-office.

Word of mouth is a strong marketing tool for content driven cinema. Justify your answer in one line
Word of mouth is indeed a string marketing tool for content driven cinema. Films like Lunchbox & Queen actually picked up, because word of mouth on these films was very strong.

Content driven cinema has no market, as no marketing tool can help it. Justify your answer in one line
The statement can't be generalized, films like Ki & Ka, Kapoor & Sons, did good business; they were both content driven films that picked up during the week.

There are no marketing tools for content driven cinema, their success is based on luck. Justify your answer in one line

The statement is false, films like Ki & Ka, Kapoor & Sons, did good business; they were both content driven films and the marketing tool used by them was - Word of Mouth

Stars-promotions add an extra edge to film promotions. Comment in 1000 words

Stars-promotions add an extra edge to film promotions. Justify giving one line answer

(Expand on the points below)
This is true, today most of the stars, including superstars, promote their film so that they connect with as many audiences as possible.

Stars always ensure a huge hit and therefore no marketing is required for star-driven films. Justify your answer in one line

Stars definitely can't guarantee a success. The most recent example is Fan; presence of Shahrukh did get initial footfalls, but after that the film collapsed.

Stars matter a lot while marketing a film. Justify giving one line answer

Yes, stars are generally believed to get in the audiences in the cinema-halls on release. Example, though Bajirao Mastani was a better film, presence of Kajol, Shahrukh & Varun Dhawan ensured Dilwale got a better weekend collections.

Stars always ensure a huge hit, yet a strong marketing is required for star-driven films. Justify your answer in one line

Stars don't always ensure a hit, but it is true that a strong marketing is required for star-driven films, as the stakes are very high owing to mammoth budgets. Recovery of such huge budgets depend on a strong initial and hence, the need of string marketing.

Why is the myth, big stars always guarantee a success, stands busted today?
(Expand on the points below)
Many films flop in spite of having a star or a superstar in them.

Star power is a fading reality. True or False

False, till the time films are made star-power will remain intact, only that stars too will have their share of hits; as well as misses.

Fan was a flop in spite of Shahrukh Khan going full throttle with its marketing. Why

(Expand on the points below)
The content was such that it would appeal only to die-hard Shahrukh fans.

Star power combined with content makes a huge blockbuster. Comment

(Expand on the points below)
Bajrangi Bhaijaan

Film Market is a based on the preferences of the audience, as audiences are the king. Comment

(Expand on the points below)
Audiences make or break a film. Many big films bite the dust - Son of India, Mera Naam Joker, Kaagaz Ke Phool, Fan. While, many low-budget films are hits - Bheja Fry

Film Market is a consumer based market because success of a film depends on audiences’ acceptance of the film. True or False
True

A film’s Box-office collections affects the Producer’s why?
Nobody can monitor box-office collections. True or False
Can Box-office collections of a film be manipulated by producers. Comment
Comment on how authentic are box office collections reported by print or electronic media
How do you monitor box office collections

(Expand on the points below)
BO collections affects a producer, because a successful film means a producer gets finances & investments on his/her terms for the next film; whereas unsuccessful film means difficulty in getting finances & investments.

Before 2000, there was indeed a difficulty in monitoring BO-collections; as industry relied on BO figures released by the producers or the distributors; which were often fudged (manipulated & false). However, ever-since digital projection came; monitoring of BO colllections, though not full-proof; is still reliable in 85% cases.

Yes, reasons already given above.

One can monitor BO collections through distributors, exhibitors, trade-experts. BO journals, websites. While, often they have been accused of manipulating BO figures for specific interests - trends can definitely be inferred from the figures released by them.

100-crore club is just a sham, comment

(Expand on the points below)
100-crores club is a sham, because if we take inflation into account and w.r.t. property index films like Sholay (1000+ crores), Bobby (600+ crores), Sangam (700 crores), Don - 1978 (750 crores)

The most common gimmick to promote a film is an affair between the lead pair. Comment
Gimmicks are essential tools to promote a film. Comment

Gimmicks are very essential tools to promote a film. The aim - of the gimmicks as marketing tools and the reason film-makers utilize them, is to ensure that their films create a buzz and find a visibility with as many audiences as possible. There are many ways a filmmaker can use gimmicks to promote their film. Some of them are listed below, as case studies (in brief) from recent films:

When Ghajini came, all the counter-boys at the cafeterias in the multiplexes across India sported the Ghajini hair style. It had a great impact on the audiences and they were aware of the film Ghajini.

During Dawat-E-Ishq, the lead pair Aditya Roy Kapoor and Parineeti Chopra distributed Hyderabadi biryani to audiences visiting select multiplexes across India, two weeks prior to the release of the film.

Many films use fight between the lead pair or two heroes or two heroines as a promotional gimmick for their film. When Lunchbox released, interviews were planted in lead magazines about the rivalry between Irfaan & Nawazuddin.

The most common gimmick to promote a film ever since cinema started, is the alleged romance or reported affair between the heroine and the hero of the film. It is no doubt, many a times true, but in other cases, it has been found, it has been used as a potent marketing tool.

SOFT SKILLS & COMMUNICATION

1. What does I stand for in AIDA Model
Interest

2. What does the first A stand for in AIDA Model
Attention

3. What does the last A stand for in AIDA Model
Action

4. What do you mean by Completeness in 7 C’s of Communication
Completeness - The communication must be complete. It should convey all facts required. The message (whether verbal or written) must take into consideration the receiver’s mind set and convey the message accordingly. A complete communication enhances reputation. Moreover, they are cost saving as no crucial information is missing and no additional cost is incurred in conveying extra message if the communication is complete. A complete communication always gives additional information wherever required. It leaves no questions in the mind of receiver. Complete communication helps in better decision-making by the audience/listeners/readers/receivers of message as they get all desired and crucial information.

5. Fill in The blank: The other person uses all five senses in the interaction, which conventionally is: 83% sight, 11% hearing, _______% smell, 2% touch and 1% taste
3% smell

6. Do you agree Open up a book & read out loud is a part of Articulation
Yes, I agree

7. Do you think Power is a part of Voice Modulation
Yes, Power is a part of Voice Modulation

8. Who amongst the two – Tony Buzan or Tony Cho; theorists believe developed Mind Mapping
Tony Buzan

9. Articulation & Pronunciation are same. True OR False
False

10. Vibes & Body Language are not at all important in Communication. True OR False
False

11. Contacts & Networking are the same thing. True OR False
False

12. Nobody can read facial expressions. True OR False
False

13. What does D stand for in AIDA Model
Desire

14. Fill in The blank: The other person uses all five ______ in the interaction, which conventionally is: 83% sight, 11% hearing, 3% smell, 2% touch and 1% taste
Senses

15. True or False: The other person uses all seven senses in the interaction in Non-Verbal Communication
False

16. What do you mean by Courtesy in 7 C’s of Communication
Courtesy - Courtesy in message implies the message should show the sender’s expression as well as should respect the receiver. The sender of the message should be polite, judicious, reflective and enthusiastic. Courteous message is positive and focused at the audience. It makes use of terms showing respect for the receiver of message.

17. Sitting posture is a part of Articulation. True OR False
False

18. Energy is a part of Voice Modulation. True OR False
False

19. Who amongst the two – Tony Buzan or Tony Cho; theorists believe developed Mind Mapping
Tony Buzan

20. True or False: Tony Buzan, theorists believe developed Mind Mapping
True

21. Articulation & Body Language are distinctly different from each other. True OR False
True

22. Soft Skills is not at all required towards making career. True OR False
False

23. Networking can help develop contacts. True OR False
True

24. A person who can read & understand facial expressions has an extra edge over others. True OR False
True

25. The other person uses all five senses in the interaction, conventionally: 83% sight, 11% hearing, 3% smell, 20% touch and 10% taste. True OR False
False

26. Write steps to draw Mind Maps for Cinema?
Drawing Mind Maps for Cinema
Mind Maps can be drawn for your specific profession; here we will discuss mind maps to be drawn for career as a film-professional - be it director, actor, cinematographer, editor or any other vocation in the craft of cinema.

1. Draw a circle and Write your vocation (actor, director, cinematographer, writer, etc.) inside it.
2. Draw lines out from this circle, to write (or label) sub-headings (or important facts that relate to your career).
3. As you go 'further' in your career and uncover another level of information, bifurcate the lines drawn out of the circle, into further lines for more subheadings (or labels).

27. Non Verbal Communication represents 1/3rd of all communication. True or False
False

28. Non Verbal Communication represents 2/3rd of all communication. True or False
True

29. What do you mean by Concreteness in 7 C’s of Communication
Concreteness - Concrete communication implies being particular and clear rather than fuzzy and general. Concreteness strengthens the confidence. Concrete message is supported with specific facts and figures. It makes use of words that are clear and that build the reputation.

30. Energy is a not a part of Voice Modulation. True OR False
True

31. What does first A stand for in AIDA Model
Attention

32. There are 8C’s in 7 C’s of Communication. True or False
False

33. Fill in The blank: The other person uses all five senses in the interaction, which conventionally is: _____% sight, 11% hearing, 3% smell, 2% touch and 1% taste
83%

34. Articulation is a waste of time in Soft Skills & Communication. Yes or No

35. Pause is an attribute of Voice Modulation - True or False

36. Tony Buzan; theorists believe, developed Mind Mapping. True or False

37. Articulation & Article of Expression are same. True OR False

38. Vibes & Body Language are very important in Communication. True OR False

39. Mind Mapping is pictorial representation of your goal that you map ('build') in your mind. True OR False

40. Some people can read facial expressions. True OR False

41. Articulation & Body Language are distinctly different from each other. True OR False

42. There are 9C’s in 7 C’s of Communication. True or False

43. True or False: The other person uses all seven senses in the interaction in Non-Verbal Communication

44. What do you mean by Correctness in 7 C’s of Communication

45. Is clarity a part of 7 C’s of Communication

46. Tony Cho; theorists believe, developed Mind Mapping. True or False

47. Articulation is very important for Soft Skills & Communication. True OR False

48. Vibes & Body Language are of no use in Communication. True OR False

49. Mind Mapping is useless as it requires lot of pages to draw a mind map. True OR False

50. Not all people can read facial expressions. True OR False

51. What does first A stand for in AIDA Model

52. There are 8C’s in 7 C’s of Communication. True or False

53. Fill in The blank: The other person uses all five senses in the interaction, which conventionally is: _____% sight, 11% hearing, 3% smell, 2% touch and 1% taste

54. Articulation is a waste of time in Soft Skills & Communication. Yes or No

55. Pause is an attribute of Voice Modulation - True or False

56. Tony Buzan; theorists believe, developed Mind Mapping. True or False

57. Articulation & Article of Expression are same. True OR False

58. Vibes & Body Language are very important in Communication. True OR False

59. Mind Mapping is pictorial representation of your goal that you map ('build') in your mind. True OR False

60. Some people can read facial expressions. True OR False

61. Articulation & Body Language are distinctly different from each other. True OR False

62. There are 9C’s in 7 C’s of Communication. True or False

63. True or False: The other person uses all seven senses in the interaction in Non-Verbal Communication

64. What do you mean by Correctness in 7 C’s of Communication

65. Is clarity a part of 7 C’s of Communication

66. Tony Cho; theorists believe, developed Mind Mapping. True or False

67. Articulation is very important for Soft Skills & Communication. True OR False

68. Vibes & Body Language are of no use in Communication. True OR False

69. Mind Mapping is useless as it requires lot of pages to draw a mind map. True OR False

70. Not all people can read facial expressions. True OR False

71. GD stands for Group Discussion – True or False

72. Writing an email to a producer asking for work is a strict NO in Cinema. True or False

73. Non Verbal Communication has nothing to do with Communication. True or False

74. In India, there is no use of Body Language & Vibes in Cinema. True or False

75. Soft skills are complementary to your talent in getting you work in Film Industry. True or False

76. Fake Accent is a strict NO-NO if you want to work with A-List Cast & Crew. True OR False

77. Who amongst the two – Tony Buzan or Tony Cho; theorists believe developed Mind Mapping

78. Non Verbal Communication represents 2/3rd of all communication. True or False

79. Speak Slowly is one of the tips of Proper Articulation. True OR False

80. Emphasis is a part of Voice Modulation. True or False

81. Fake Accent is a strict NO – NO; while seeking work – True or False

82. Volume is a part of Voice Modulation. True or False

83. Vocabulary is a waste for a Film Professional. True or False

84. Open Your Mouth is one of the attributes of Articulation. True or False

85. Radiant is a synonym of Happy – True or False

86. Apology is not a synonym for Sorry – True OR False

87. Mind Mapping, modern theorists believe was developed by Aryabhatt – True or False

88. Non Verbal Communication represents 2/5th of all communication. True or False

89. Inflection is a part of Voice Modulation. True OR False

90. Emphasis is not a part of Articulation. True OR False

91. GD involves only One participant
( a ) True ( b ) False
( c ) Partly True ( d ) Can’t Say

92. It’s better to visit a producer’s office to ask for work than writing an email
( a ) True ( b ) False
( c ) Partly True ( d ) Can’t Say

93. Articulation is a part of Soft Skills & communication
( a ) True ( b ) False
( c ) Partly True ( d ) Can’t Say

94. Hindi Film Industry doesn’t use Body Language & Vibes
   ( a ) True ( b ) False
   ( c ) Partly True ( d ) Can’t Say

95. Amitabh Bachchan is a perfect example of how to modulate voice effectively
( a ) True ( b ) False
( c ) Partly True ( d ) Can’t Say

96. While dealing with Cast & Crew; soft skills & communication come in very handy
( a ) True ( b ) False
( c ) Partly True ( d ) Can’t Say

97. Tony Cho; theorists believe developed Mind Mapping
( a ) True ( b ) False
( c ) Partly True ( d ) Can’t Say

98. Non Verbal Communication in part, is communication through gestures
( a ) True ( b ) False
( c ) Partly True ( d ) Can’t Say

99. Vocabulary is redundant attribute of cinema
( a ) True ( b ) False
( c ) Partly True ( d ) Can’t Say

100. You have to create the interest of the interviewer in yourself; inform the interviewer about your positive qualities & strengths
( a ) True ( b ) False
( c ) Partly True ( d ) Can’t Say

101. Emotions can be expressed through non verbal communication
( a ) True ( b ) False
( c ) Partly True ( d ) Can’t Say

102. For a film-professional closing means getting hired or if it is a job; getting
the appointment letter
( a ) True ( b ) False
( c ) Partly True ( d ) Can’t Say

103. Film Professional has no use really of, vocabulary
( a ) True ( b ) False
( c ) Partly True ( d ) Can’t Say

104. Tongue Twister is one of the attributes of Articulation
  ( a ) True ( b ) False
( c ) Partly True ( d ) Can’t Say

105. Angry is a synonym of fake
( a ) True ( b ) False
( c ) Partly True ( d ) Can’t Say

106. Walk & talk are antonyms
( a ) True ( b ) False
( c ) Partly True ( d ) Can’t Say

107. You have to capture the attention of the interviewer that out of hordes of
aspirants, you are the best
( a ) True ( b ) False
( c ) Partly True ( d ) Can’t Say

108. Non Verbal Communication in effect is 2/3rd of all communication
( a ) True ( b ) False
( c ) Partly True ( d ) Can’t Say

109. Desire is the part of AIDA Model
( a ) True ( b ) False
( c ) Partly True ( d ) Can’t Say

110. Infection is NOT a part of Voice-Modulation
( a ) True ( b ) False
( c ) Partly True ( d ) Can’t Say

111. Writing an email to a producer asking for work is a strict NO in Cinema
( a ) True ( b ) False
( c ) Partly True ( d ) Can’t Say

112. Non Verbal Communication has nothing to do with Communication
( a ) True ( b ) False
( c ) Partly True ( d ) Can’t Say

113. In India, there is no use of Body Language & Vibes in Cinema
( a ) True ( b ) False
  ( c ) Partly True ( d ) Can’t Say

114. Soft skills are complementary to your talent in getting you work in Film Industry
( a ) True ( b ) False
( c ) Partly True ( d ) Can’t Say

115. Fake Accent is a strict NO-NO if you want to work with A-List Cast & Crew
( a ) True ( b ) False
( c ) Partly True ( d ) Can’t Say

116. Who amongst the two – Tony Buzan or Tony Cho; theorists believe developed Mind Mapping
( a ) True ( b ) False
( c ) Partly True ( d ) Can’t Say

117. Non Verbal Communication represents 2/3rd of all communication
( a ) True ( b ) False
( c ) Partly True ( d ) Can’t Say

118. Speak Slowly is one of the tips of Proper Articulation
( a ) True ( b ) False
( c ) Partly True ( d ) Can’t Say

119. Emphasis is a part of Voice Modulation
( a ) True ( b ) False
( c ) Partly True ( d ) Can’t Say

120. As per soft-skills, fake accent should be avoided
( a ) True ( b ) False
( c ) Partly True ( d ) Can’t Say

121. Volume is a part of Voice Modulation
( a ) True ( b ) False
( c ) Partly True ( d ) Can’t Say

122. Vocabulary is a waste for a Film Professional
( a ) True ( b ) False
( c ) Partly True ( d ) Can’t Say

123. Open Your Mouth is one of the attributes of Articulation
( a ) True ( b ) False
( c ) Partly True ( d ) Can’t Say

124. Radiant is a synonym of Happy
( a ) True ( b ) False
( c ) Partly True ( d ) Can’t Say

125. Apology is not a synonym for Sorry
( a ) True ( b ) False
( c ) Partly True ( d ) Can’t Say

126. Mind Mapping, modern theorists believe was developed by Aryabhatt
( a ) True ( b ) False
( c ) Partly True ( d ) Can’t Say

127. Of all communication 1/5th is Non Verbal
( a ) True ( b ) False
( c ) Partly True ( d ) Can’t Say

128. Inflection is a part of Voice Modulation
( a ) True ( b ) False
( c ) Partly True ( d ) Can’t Say

129. Empathy is NOT a part of Voice-Modulation
( a ) True ( b ) False
( c ) Partly True ( d ) Can’t Say

1. Write a note on Vibes, Body Language – The Unconscious Communication
2. Write a note on Mind Mapping
3. What is Pace or Speech speed in Voice Modulation. Give an example to make it clear
4. Draw a 3-step structure of Mind Mapping
5. What do you mean by 'taste' in Non Verbal Communication
6. In Non-verbal communication, give the conventional percentage the other person uses for all five senses in the interaction?
7. Is Tongue Twister a part of Articulation. Give an example of a tongue Twister either in Hindi or in English?
8. Mind Mapping helps towards your Career Goals. Comment?
9. Is "Red Lorry, Yellow Lorry" a tongue twister. Is it used in Articulation?
10. Explain Clarity & Concreteness in 7 C’s of communication
11. Do you think Mind Mapping is important towards a person’s career goals. Draw a mind map to support your answer?
12. Mention the five uses of Non-Verbal Communication.
13. Mind Mapping is better than pages of conventional notes; explain giving reason in support of Mind Mapping.
14. What do you mean by 'smell' in Non Verbal Communication
15. 2/3rd of all communication that we do is Non Verbal. Justify this statement.
16. Write a descriptive note on AIDA model?
17. What does the acronym AIDA stand for in AIDA model. Is it useful?
18. Explain the use of Communication & Soft Skills in getting work in Film Industry
19. What do you mean by body language. Is it necessary to have a good body language to find success
20. Write a note on VIBES, BODY LANGUAGE – The Unconscious Communication?
21. You are an actor, write an email to a director to get cast
22. Write your Curriculum Vitae as a Film Professional
23. Writing a near perfect resume is vital to get work. Why?
24. Write an email to a producer asking for work
25. Conciseness is a vital attribute in 7 C’s of Communication; explain what does it mean?
26. What do you mean by Consideration in 7 C’s of Communication
27. Mention any 5 C's in 7 C's of communication
28. Is conciseness a part of 7 C’s of communication? If yes, is it of any use?
29. Are Mind Maps useful for a film professional? Explain how?
30. Mind maps are useful for Brainstorming – individually, and as a group. Do you agree?
31. Draw a mind map as an actor
32. Write steps to draw Mind Maps for Cinema?
33. Mind mapping is actually very useful to plan one's career. Give your reason in support of this statement
34. Draw a 3-structure Mind Map that you will follow on entering the film industry
35. Write steps to draw Mind Maps for Cinema?
36. Mention any 5 uses of Mind Maps. Explain them in brief
37. Write a detailed note on Non Verbal Communication
38. Mention any five uses of Non Verbal Communication
39. Mention the five uses of Non-Verbal Communication
40. 2/3rd of all communication that we do is Non Verbal. Justify this statement.
41. What do you mean by Hiding emotions as a film professional. Is it important?
42. What are the employer’s expectations from an aspiring film professional
43. What should be the general etiquettes of a film professional?
44. Write a note on tips for effective Voice Modulation
45. Is voice modulation important; explain, pause, power & volume?
46. What is Pace or Speech speed in Voice Modulation. Give an example to make it clear
47. Mention any five points of Voice Modulation
48. What is Pitch or Depth of Voice in Voice Modulation. Give an example?
49. Write down all the differences between Pronunciation & Articulation?
50. Is warming up the vocal chords party of Articulation. Why?
51. How can Articulation help you to find work as a Film Professional. Give example.
52. Mention any five points of Articulation
53. Will you get hired by an employer if you have a fake accent. Why not?
54. What do you mean by Fake Accent. Explain it, how it is bad?
55. Write 5 synonyms for the word “Danger”
56. What do you mean by Vocabulary. Give one word that is a synonym of ‘Rage’
57. Give one word that is a synonym of ‘Happy’. Do you think Vocabulary is important for a Film Professional; why?
58. Is "Red Lorry, Yellow Lorry" a tongue twister. Is it used in Articulation?
59. What is a Tongue Twister, give an example in Hindi & English, each?
60. What do you mean by Group Discussion. Is it important

SCREENWRITING
Action (in script) is the narrative description of the events of a scene. True

A character’s first appearance should always be capped in the script, so that it registers with the reader. True

A synopsis is a brief retelling of your story designed to generate interest. For a layman, it's part of a verbal pitch in written form. True

Intercuts is a series of quick cuts between two scene locations. True

Dialogues mean the speaking parts for the characters in a film. True

Slug line is also called main scene header. True

Protagonist, in theory, is the lead positive character in script. True

The character of Gabbar Singh is the antagonist in Sholay. True

The step outline briefly details every scene of the screenplay's story, and often has indications for dialog and character interactions. True

The character of Thakur is the antagonist in Sholay. False
The character of Dhanno in Sholay was played by Hema Malini. False

Nolan brothers wrote the screenplay for The Dark Knight. True

The climax is that part of a film in which main tensions of the story are brought to their most intense point and are lead to resolution. True

The second act, also referred to as "rising action". True

Theorists believe that script is the very foundation of a film. True

The person who thinks of idea, story, characters, plot on which a motion picture is made can be termed as a scriptwriter. False - (Scriptwriter is a person who writes the script)

Screenplay writing is different from Literary writing. True

Fade in is a transition. True
Fade out is not a transition. False

A step outline (or one line screenplay) is a point-wise or scene-wise telling of a story with the intention of turning the story into a screenplay. True

“Cut to” is not a transition. False

As a thumb rule 1 page of script is equal to 1 minute of screen time. True

Characters are not a part of a screenplay. False

Syd Field gave the 3-act structure of screenwriting. True

A good script always has the conflict element between protagonist & antagonist. True
A good script means, a weak foundation for a film. False

According to Syd Field film's plot is set up within the first twenty to thirty minutes. True

Idea is the catalyst behind plot, story, step-outline and the screenplay – the complete script. True

Write a one page story involving a dog, its owner & a cop?

What is the role of a scriptwriter in cinema?

Explain the second act in three-act structure?

Write a short note on the character of Joker in The Dark Knight?
Write a one page story revolving around a king, a queen, a kingdom?

Write a one page story involving a cat, a lady & a vet?

What is the use of a script in cinema?

Explain the first act in three-act structure?

Explain the third act in three-act structure?

Write a 1 page story from the picture below.

Give a 1-page characterization of the lady in the picture below

Write a 1 page story that should happen in a dream in the picture below

FILM STUDIES

World Cinema

Write a note on French New Wave

Write a note on Italian Neo-Realist

Write a note on Golden Era of Hollywood

What are various film genres? Explain any one of them?

Write a not on German Expressionism?

Do you think Lars Von Trier is the new age Godard. Comment?

Write a short note on Bicycle Theives

Write a note on Gasper Noe

Write a note on Charlie Chaplin

Do you think Charlie Chaplin, the actor overshadowed Charlie Chaplin, the Director

The Godfather is a cult film, do you think its over-rated

Write a note on James Cameron

Kathryn Bigelow, how has she contributed to the women's cause as a director, as a filmmaker

Indian Cinema

Write a note on Guru Dutt’s Pyaasa

Write a note on Bimal Roy’s Do Bigha Zameen

What do you think of the character Gabbar Singh in Sholay?

Discuss any one film directed by Raj Kapoor.

Write a note on Raj Kapoor as a director with examples.

Explain the concept of Do Bigha Zameen.

Pyaasa is an example of an intellectual concept based film. Comment.

Discuss why Do Bigha Zameen won acclaim internationally.

Discuss the Golden Period of Indian Cinema.

Does the character of Basanti find an echo in today's times. Comment?

Evaluate Raj Kapoor’s performance in Awaara

Discuss the acting of Raj Kapoor with a film example.

Why 1950s is known to be the Golden Period of Indian Cinema.

Discuss the characters & their characterizations in the film Do Bigha Zameen.

Hrishikesh Mukherjee has always worked with some intellectual concept. Comment.

Discuss the film Shree 420 on the basis of its genre.

Discuss the film Awaara applying the genre of socio-realism

Evaluate Guru Dutt’s performance in Pyaasa

Write a note on Awara

Why Gurudutt's films are known to be a fusion of art & commercial cinema? Discuss.

Discuss the story of the film Do Bigha Zameen.

Briefly discuss the style of Guru Dutt's film making.

How Gurudutt has balanced the acting along with direction? Discuss.

Discuss the work of any one music director from 1950s.

Raj Kapoor has always highlighted his film stories with better technicalities. Comment. Evaluate Nirupa Roy’s performance as female lead in Do Bigha Zameen

Vijay Anand's Guide presents a morally corrupt lead character, Rosie. Your comment?

French New Wave was active from 1958 to late 1960's - True or False
True

Write any one genre of a film?
Thriller

Claude Chabrol is a leading name from French New Wave - True or False
True

François Truffaut credits the American director Morris Engel and his film Little Fugitive with helping to start the French New Wave - True or False
True

The basic genre of the movie Airlift is, it’s inspired by True Events – True or False
True

CINEMA includes:

( a ) Art Cinema ( b ) Commercial Cinema

( c ) Realistic Cinema ( d ) All the above

ART CINEMA was coined by:

( a ) Amitabh Bachchan ( b ) Shahrukh Khan

( c ) Akshay Kumar ( d ) None of above

INDIAN NEW WAVE CINEMA is also known as:

( a ) Commercial Cinema ( b ) Parallel Cinema

( c ) Escapist Cinema ( d ) Intelligent Cinema

Do Bigha Zameen was directed by Bimal Roy in the year:

( a ) 1933 ( b ) 1943

( c ) 1953 ( d ) 1963

Pyaasa is directed by:

( a ) Raj Kapoor ( b ) Satyajit Raj

( c ) Guru Dutt ( d ) Mehboob Khan

Awaara is based on:

( a ) Poor & Rich class divide ( b) Political System

( c ) Horror ( d ) Culture

Catherine Deneuve is a leading actress associated with Italian Neo Realism - True or False
False

Name any one prominent director of Italian Neo Realist movement?
Vittorio De Sica

Andre Bazin was a prominent filmmaker of French New Waves – True or False

True

Bimal Roy is the director of Pyaasa – True or False

False

Gurudutt is the director of Do Bigha Zameen – True or False

False

Raj Kapoor is the director of Awaara – True or False

True

James Cameron film “Avatar” doesn’t belong to Golden Era of Hollywood – True or False

True

Satyajit Ray is not the director of Apu Trilogy – True or False

False

Waheeda Rahman is one of the leading ladies in Pyaasa – True or False

True

Thriller is one of the many genres of a film. Do you think so, answer in one line.

Yes. Thriller is a genre in Film Genre and is very popular. Catch Me If You Can is a very prominent example of a thriller film.

Butterfly is one of the many genres of a film – True or False

False

Name any one prominent director of French New Waves?

Andre Bazin

Andre Bazin was not a prominent filmmaker of French New Waves – True or False

False

Gurudutt is the lead actor in Pyaasa – True or False

True

Raj Kapoor is the lead actor in Awaara – True or False

True

Do Bigha Zameen talks about:

( a ) Feudal System ( b ) Modernism

( c ) Culture ( d ) Traditions & rituals

Main character’s name in Awaara is :

( a ) Raj ( b ) Shekhar

( c ) Shyam ( d ) Rajender

Raj Kapoor’s style can more aptly be called:

( a ) A fusion of art & Escapism ( b ) Art

( c ) Escapist ( d ) None of the above

Pyaasa is a:

( a ) Hit film ( b ) Flop film

( c ) Average ( d ) None of the above

Bimal Roy has not directed:

( a ) Madhumati ( b ) Do Bigha Zameen

( c ) Sujata ( d ) Pyaasa

During 1950s, Indian Cinema did not have:

( A ) Art Cinema ( B ) Parallel Cinema

( C ) Commercial Cinema ( D ) Realistic Cinema

Shyam Bengal has established the following CINEMA:

( A ) Commercial Cinema ( B ) Indian New Wave Cinema

( C ) Contemporary Cinema ( D ) Superstar Cinema

Pyaasa is based on:

( a ) Gurudutt’s character ( b ) Raj Kapoor’s character

( c ) Nirupa Roy’s character ( d ) Balraj Sahni’s character

Raj Kapoor has always worked on:

( a ) Social Issues fused with entertainment ( b ) Political Issue

( c ) Art cinema ( d ) Suspense & Thriller

Act- I includes:

( a ) Plot ( b ) Resolution

( c ) Sense of Relief ( d ) None of the above

Technical name of Act- II is :

( a ) Confrontation ( b ) Set Up

( c ) Resolution ( d ) None of the above

Bimal Roy is the lead actor in Do Bigha Zameen – True or False

False

The statement that there was a Golden age or era of Hollywood is False – True or False

False

Neecha Nagar didn’t win any award at the prestigious Cannes Film Festival – True or False

False

Mala Sinha is not one of the leading ladies in Pyaasa – True or False

False

Nirupa Roy is the lead actress in Do Bigha ________________ (Fill in the blank)

Nirupa Roy is the lead actress in Do Bigha Zameen

3-Act Structure is given by:

( a ) D.W. Griffith ( b ) George Melies

( c ) Syd Field ( d ) Lumiere Brothers

A film’s story comes under the following:

( a ) ACT I ( b ) ACT II

( c ) ACT III ( d ) All of these

The name of lead character in Do Bigha Zameen is:

( a ) Balraj Sahni ( b ) Guru Dutt

( c ) Raj Kapoor ( d ) None of these