Attempt the ultimate quiz on real life hero films and shows ?
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Oct 25, 2023
From athletes to social activists to liberation warriors, Indian filmmakers have chronicled the lives of regular individuals who have accomplished incredible feats. Films about real-life heroes are crucial as they serve as a reminder that anybody can make a difference, regardless of their circumstances or background. These films can give us the courage to fight for what's right.
One of the earliest real life hero movies was Raja Harishchandra (1913), directed by Dadasaheb Phalke and based on the Hindu legend of King Harishchandra, who was known for his honesty and virtue. In the 1940s and 1950s, there was a growing trend of making films about Indian freedom fighters. Some of the most popular films from this era include Bhagat Singh (1940), Jhansi Ki Rani (1953), and Mangal Pandey (1954). These films played an important role in instilling a sense of patriotism. In the 1960s and 1970s, there was a shift towards making films about real-life heroes from other walks of life, such as sportspeople, scientists, and social activists. Some of the most popular films from this era include Dhyan Chand (1968) and Birbal (1966).
Making films on Indian freedom fighters saw a comeback in popularity in the 1980s and 1990s. Shaheed (1982), Gandhi (1982), The Legend of Bhagat Singh (2002), Rang De Basanti (2006), and Lagaan (2001) are a few of the most well-known films.
More recently, films such as Neerja (2016), Padman (2018), Shershaah (2021), and Major (2022) are the more well-known releases.
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1
Name the movie made on the life of Michael Oher, who became an All-American football player and played for the Baltimore Ravens in the NFL.
2
Name the movie about coach Don Haskins who broke racial barriers to lead a five black starting lineup college basketball team to the 1966 NCAA national championship.
3
In which movie does a teacher move from a stable teaching job and takes up the challenge to teach the most disadvantaged class at the Inner Harlem Elementary School?
4
Name the movie inspired by Mr. Mathunny Mathews (popularly known as Toyota Sunny) a prominent businessman in Kuwait.
5
Name the movie about a poor labourer's fight with nature and the government to make his village- Gehlaur developed.
6
Name the film based on the life of Indian scientist Shivkar Bapuji Talpade in the pre-independence era of Bombay of 1895.
7
Name the movie about a courageous airhostess, who sacrificed her life while protecting the lives of passengers on Pan Am Flight 73 in 1986.
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"Name the movie based on NASA's race to the put a man in space, a group of African-American female mathematicians and the true life stories of three of these women, known as ""human computers"""
10
Name the movie which is based on the real life story of legendary cryptanalyst Alan Turing and breaking the german Enigma Code.
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