Only a handful of names stand out when it comes to Indian actors who have garnered global recognition despite working exclusively in Indian films. Shah Rukh Khan or King Khan most certainly makes this list of elite actors.
The Bollywood icon made his on-screen debut as a television actor in 1989. He later appeared in several TV shows before making his feature film debut in Deewana in 1991, alongside Bollywood stalwarts Divya Bharati and Rishi Kapoor. He has since essayed numerous roles and eventually became the most bankable star in the industry. Some of his most iconic films include Kuch Kuch Hota Hai, Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge, Devdas, Dil Se, and Chak De! India — just to name a few. He is set to appear in the highly anticipated film&nbsp;
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The iconic Bollywood superstar celebrates his birthday today!

The ultimate Shah Rukh Khan quiz!

Name the emperor of the Maurya Dynasty portrayed by Shah Rukh Khan in the 2001 film directed by Santosh Sivan.

The plot of this acclaimed film starring Shah Rukh Khan was based on two episodes of the series Vaapsi on Zee TV's Yule Love Stories (1994–95) which has Ashutosh Gowariker playing the role of Mohan Bhargav. Name the film.							

What is the name of the astra revealed and used by Shah Rukh Khan's character in his cameo in the recent blockbuster Brahmastra?							

Shah Rukh Khan appeared as Lt. Abhimanyu Rai in this television series that aired on DD National in 1989. Name the television series.							

The story of this iconic Shah Rukh Khan film is loosely based on Ira Levin's 1953 novel A Kiss Before Dying. Name the 1993 film directed by Abbas-Mustan.							

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The Matthew McConaughey quiz

Identify the acclaimed film starring Matthew McConaughey from this minimalist poster.							

Name the film in which Matthew McConaughey made this iconic cameo appearance.							

For his performance in which film was Matthew McConaughey awarded the Academy Award for Best Actor?							

Roger Sherman Baldwin was an American politician who served as the 32nd Governor of Connecticut. As a lawyer, his career was most notable for his participation in an 1841 case. Name the film based on the case which had Matthew McConaughey portraying Roger Baldwin.							

This 2011 thriller film starring Matthew McConaughey is based on the novel and characters written by Michael Connelly. The novels have now been adapted for television with the first season receiving acclaim.							

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The Tabu quiz

Tabu's character in the acclaimed film Haider is based on which iconic Shakespeare character?							

Tabu starred alongside Aishwarya Rai Bachchan in the 2000 film Kandukondain Kandukondain directed by Rajiv Menon. The film is an adaptation of a Jane Austen novel. Name the novel.							

Tabu starred in the 2006 film directed by Mira Nair which was an adaptation of an acclaimed novel by Jhumpa Lahiri. Name the film.							

Tabu has been awarded the National Film Award for Best Actress twice in her career. For which among the following films did she NOT win the award.							

In which acclaimed 2012 film directed by Ang Lee did Tabu feature as the titular character's mother?							

Prakash Raj is a well known actor who works in Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Hindi, and Malayalam-language films. He started his career with stage and television and made his debut in the Tamil film Duet (1994). In remembrance, he renamed his own production house Duet Movies.
Having played the antagonist is notable films, acclaim came to him via a National Award for Best Supporting Actor in Mani Ratnam’s Iruvar (1998). He is a polyglot and has acclaimed National Awards in Telugu as well, for the film Antahpuram (1998).
His upcoming film, Varisu is a Tamil drama film directed by Vamshi Paidipally who wrote it with Hari and Ashishor Solomon.
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Prakash Raj's upcoming film Varisu releases in 2023.

The Prakash Raj quiz

One of Prakash Raj's directorials is set in the backdrop of cricket. The film's title references that of a famous cricketer. Name the film.							

What is the name of character portrayed by Prakash Raj in the recent blockbuster Ponniyin Selvan: I?							

Prakash Raj won his first National Film Award for Best Supporting Actor portraying a character based on a political personality in the Mani Ratnam film Iruvar. Name the political personality.							

One of Prakash Raj's iconic roles was in a 2004 blockbuster that is a remake of the Telugu language blockbuster Okkadu starring Mahesh Babu. Name the film.							

Prakash Raj portrayed the character in the image in a Tamil language remake of an iconic Rajkumar Hirani directorial. Who portrayed the character in the Hindi language film?							

Radhika Apte is an Indian actor who began her career doing theatre. Her first brief debut role was in the Hindi film Vaah! life ho toh aisi! but her breakthrough and acclaim came with independent films Phobia and Parched.
In 2018, Apte starred in three Netflix productions — the anthology film Lust Stories, the thriller series Sacred Games, and the horror mini series Ghoul. She was nominated for an International Emmy Award for her work in Lust Stories.
Her upcoming film, directed by Vasan Bala, stars her opposite Rajkumar Rao, along with Huma Quereshi, and is set to premiere on Netflix this Friday.
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Apte’s next film Monica O My Darling, releases on Netflix this week

The Radhika Apte quiz

Radhika Apte earned acclaim for her performance in the 2018 anthology Lust Stories. Name the director of the short film in which Radhika Apte starred in.							

Radhika Apte starred alongside Stana Katic (of Castle fame) in this 2019 American film. The title of the film is a stylistic variant of a "call to arms". Name the film.							

In which film starring Rajinikanth did Radhika Apte portray the character of Kumudhavalli?							

R. Madhavan and Vijay Sethupati starred in the 2017 original. Hrithik Roshan and Saif Ali Khan reprised their roles in this 2022 remake. Radhika Apte reprised Shraddha Srinath's role in the film. Name the film.							

The title of this 2021 web series featuring Radhika Apte is similar to that of the title of an iconic album by Radiohead. Name the web series.							

Boman Irani, who was mentored by the great Alyque Padamsee, is one of the greatest actors of today’s times. Having struggled with ADHD in childhood, to having odd jobs like being a waiter at the Taj Hotel, fame was a far fetched dream for Irani.
His on screen career began in the year 2000 when he starred in various ads. His small but significant role in Darna Mana Hai earned him acclaim. Irani gained attention for his role in the 2003 comedy Munna Bhai M.B.B.S.. His role as J. Asthana earned him a Filmfare Award nomination for Best Comedian. He has since established himself as one the finest actors in the country after hits such as 3 Idiots and PK.
His upcoming film, Unnchai celebrates the undying spirit of friendship and hope. It also stars Amitabh Bachchan, Neena Gupta, and Anupam Kher in prominent roles.
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Irani's new film Uunchai releases in theatres this week.

Boman Irani Quiz

Name the former Indian cricketer that Boman Irani portrayed in the 2021 film 83?							

Batuk Patel is one of Boman Irani's famous roles. In which film franchise does Boman Irani portray this character?							

What is the nickname of the iconic character portrayed by Boman Irani in a 2009 blockbuster?							

In the 2019 biographical drama film PM Narendra Modi, Boman Irani played the role of a noted Indian businessman. Name the businessman.							

In the 2006 adaptation of the iconic 1978 film Don, Boman Irani portrayed a character which became a combination two characters from 1978 film. If one of the characters was played by Om Shivpuri, who played the other role?							

Rajkummar Rao is a well-known actor who has worked in one of the most popular actors in recent times. After completing his acting course from FTII, Rao’s big break came to him with the anthology Love Sex Aur Dhokha (2010) but he earned commercial success with supporting roles in Gangs of Wasseypur – Part 2 and Talaash: The Answer Lies Within (both 2012).
Stellar performances in Kai Po Che! and Shahid (both 2013) proved to be a success for the star. His film Shahid also garnered him the National Film Award.
His first English film was The White Tiger (2021). His upcoming film, Monica O My Darling, directed by Vasan Bala, was released on November 11.
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Rajkummar's new film Monica O My Darling was released on November 11

The Rajkummar Rao quiz

Rajkummar Rao's performance in this 2017 film brought him great acclaim. The title of the film is of a scientist whose name is also assoicated with Rajkummar Rao's character in the film. Name the scientist.							

For his performance in which film was Rajkummar Rao awarded the National Film Award for Best Actor?							

Rajkummar Rao made his film debut in a small role as a Newsreader in the 2010 film Rann starring Amitabh Bachchan, Sudeep and Riteish Deshmukh. Name the director of the film.							

Who among the following personalities did Rajkummar Rao portray in a 2017 web series released on ALTBalaji?							

In the 2018 American film 5 Weddings starring Rajkummar Rao and Nargis Fakhri, Rajkummar Rao portrays the role of a police officer whose name would remind one of a famous Indian cricketer. What is the name of the character?							

Black Panther Wakanda Forever is the 30th film of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. It is the last film in the fourth phase of the MCU films. In the film, the leaders of Wakanda fight to protect their nation in the aftermath of King T'Challa's death.
Based on the Marvel comics, the film has been directed by Ryan Coogler who co-wrote the screenplay with Joe Robert Cole. The film stars Letitia Wright, Lupita Nyong'o, Danai Gurira, Winston Duke, Florence Kasumba, Dominique Thorne, Michaela Coel, Tenoch Huerta, Martin Freeman, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, and Angela Bassett. It also paid tribute to its former lead star Chadwick Boseman who tragically passed away in 2020.
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Black Panther: Wakanda Forever recently released in cinemas

The ultimate Marvel Cinematic Universe quiz

In the film Captain America: Civil War, the signing of which document divides the Avengers?

This is the logo of which fictional organization that is featured in Marvel Cinmatic Universe (MCU)?							

In the film Spider-Man: Far From Home, the Water Elemental attacks in Venice. In which city does the Fire Elemental attack?							

Stakar Ogord is a Ravager captain and the leader of the Stakar Ravager Clan. Ogord saved Yondu Udonta from a life of slavery to the Kree and welcomed him to the Ravagers. Name the famous action star who portrayed this role in the MCU.							

What is the name of this MCU villain famously portrayed by Ben Kingsley?							

Shailene Woodly is an American actress who began modeling at the age of four and doing minor television roles. She first gained prominence for her starring role as Amy Juergens in the ABC Family drama series The Secret Life of the American Teenager (2008–2013). She subsequently made her film debut in The Descendants (2011), winning a Cannes Trophée Chopard and receiving nominations for the Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actress – Motion Picture and for three Critics' Choice Movie Awards.Whereas her role in the Divergent series earned her a BAFTA Rising Star Award. She earned mainstream prominence for her roles in the hit TV show Big Little Lies and the romantic drama film The Fault in Our Stars.
Woodley is also an environmental activist and serves as a board member of the political action committee, Our Revolution.
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The actress celebrates her birthday today

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One of Shailene Woodley's biggest hits came in 2014 when she starred in a film based on the best-selling novel written by John Green. The film was also adapted in Hindi starring Sushant Singh Rajput. Name the film.							

The Divergent film series is based on the series of novels written by Veronica Roth. In the series, the society is divided into five factions. To which society does Shailene Woodley's character choose to join in the first film of the series?							

Which 2018 film starring Shailene Woodley and Sam Claflin is based on 2002 book Red Sky in Mourning by Tami Oldham Ashcraft, a true story set during the events of Hurricane Raymond in 1983?							

For her performance in which television series was Shailene Woodley nominated for a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Limited Series or Movie?							

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Shailene Woodley's role as Amy Juergens in an American teen drama television series catapulted her to fame. Name the television series.							

Rachel McAdams is a Canadian actress who made her Hollywood debut in 2002 in the comedy The Hot Chick. She rose to fame in 2004 with the comedy Mean Girls and the romantic drama The Notebook.
After a brief sabbatical, she got back into acting and starred in the political thriller State of Play, the romance The Time Traveler's Wife, and the 2009 mystery film Sherlock Holmes. In 2010, she appeared in the comedy film Morning Glory and starred in Midnight in Paris (2011), The Vow (2012) and About Time (2013).
She has also essayed critically acclaimed roles in films and TV shows such as Disobedience (2017), True Detective season two, Spotlight (2015), and as Dr Christine Palmer in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
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The The Notebook actress celebrates her birthday today

The ultimate Rachel McAdams quiz

Rachel McAdams portrays Christine Palmer in the Marvel Cinematic Universe films. In which comic book series did the character first appear?							

Audrey Niffenegger's famous 2003 novel was recently adapted as a TV series starring Rose Leslie and Theo James. Rachel McAdams featured in a 2009 adaptation of the novel. Name the novel.							

Which among the following famous literary characters did Rachel McAdams portray in two films?							

Sacha Pfeiffer is an American Pulitzer Prize-winning investigative journalist and radio host. Pfeiffer is known for her work with the _________ team run by The Boston Globe. In which film did Rachel McAdams portray Sacha Pfeiffer?							

“Gretchen, Stop Trying To Make Fetch Happen. It’s Not Going To Happen" - this is one among many iconic lines uttered by the character Regina George most famously portrayed by Rachel McAdams. Name the film.							

Ajay Devgn began his professional career with Phool Aur Kante in 1991. He then rose to prominence as an action hero in films such as Jigar (1992), Sangram (1993), Dilwale (1994), Diljale (1996) and Kachche Dhaage (1999). He entered Rohit Shetty’s cop universe with Singham and did the mystery Drishyam whose second part was released last week.
The second part is set seven years after the case related to Vijay and his family was closed. The film stars Ajay Devgn, Tabu, Shriya Saran, and Akshaye Khanna in lead roles.
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Ajay Devgn's film Drishyam 2 released last week in theatres

The Ajay Devgn Quiz

Bhoola is an upcoming film starring Ajay Devgn, with the actor also being the director. The film is a remake of a blockbuster 2019 Tamil language film which was followed by the 2022 blockbuster Vikram, forming part of the Lokesh Cinematic Universe. Name the film.							

Which famed Indian freedom fighter did Ajay Devgn in a 2002 film directed by Rajkumar Santoshi?							

One of Ajay Devgn's highest-grossing films, this 2019 blockbuster is loosely inspired by the 1963 Hollywood film It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World. Name the film.							

Parampara is a 1990 Malayalam language film starring Mammootty in two roles, starring as the son and the father. The film was loosely adapted in 1991 which marked the film debut of Ajay Devgn. Name the film.							

With which film did Ajay Devgn make his debut as a director?							

Shriya Saran, a primarily South Indian actress, made her Bollywood debut in 2007 in the film Aawarapan. Post that, Saran played the lead role in her first English film, the American–Indian co-production The Other End of the Line.
In 2012, Saran starred in Deepa Mehta's Midnight's Children, an English adaptation of Salman Rushdie's novel of the same name, for which she received international critical acclaim.
Her next film, sees her opposite Ajay Devgn and Tabu, along with Akshaye Khanna and Rajat Kapoor.
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Shriya Saran’s film Drishyam 2 was released last week in theatres

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At the time of its release, this 2007 film directed by S. Shankar was one among the most expensive films ever made in India. The film starred Rajinikanth in the titular role and Shriya Saran. Name the film.							

Shriya Saran is an accomplished dancer and underwent training under Shovana Narayan. In which form of dance did Shriya Saran undergo training under Shovana Narayan?							

Shriya Saran garnered critical acclaim for her performance in a 2007 film co-starring Emraan Hashmi and directed by Mohit Suri. The movie is an unofficial remake of the Korean film A Bittersweet Life. Name the film.							

Shriya Saran stars in the 2022 remake of the sequel to a 2014 blockbuster Malayalam language film starring Mohanlal and Meena. Name the film.							

Shriya Saran starred in a 2012 adaptation of a 1981 novel written by Salman Rushdie. Name the novel.							

Kartik Aaryan made his acting debut with Luv Ranjan's buddy film Pyaar Ka Punchnama (2011). He went on to star in Akaash Vani (2013) and Kaanchi: The Unbreakable (2014), but these failed to propel his career forward.
What established him was Pyaar Ke Punchnama 2 and Sonu Ki Titu Ki Sweety. He gained further prominence by starring in the romantic comedies Luka Chuppi and Pati Patni Aur Woh (both 2019), and the comedy horror film Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2 (2022), which emerged as his highest-grossing release.
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Kartik Aaryan celebrates his birthday this week

The ultimate Kartik Aaryan quiz

The upcoming film Shehzada, starring Kartik Aaryan, Kriti Sanon, Paresh Rawal and Manisha Koirala is a remake of a Telugu language blockbuster starring Allu Arjun. Name the film.							

Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2 is a spiritual successor to the 2007 film Bhool Bhulaiyaa, which is a remake of an iconic Malayalam film starring Mohanlal. Who among the following actors starred in the 2007 film?							

The title of this 2013 film starring Kartik Aaryan would remind one of the name another name of the All India Radio. Name the film.							

Alaya F is the stage name of the daughter of Pooja Bedi. She made her acting debut in 2020 with the comedy film Jawaani Jaaneman, for which she won the Filmfare Award for Best Female Debut. In which upcoming Kartik Aaryan film is she set to feature in?							

Which film, directed by Subhash Ghai, did Kartik Aaryan star alongside Mishti?							

Miley Cyrus is the daughter of country music singer Billy Ray Cyrus, and emerged as a teen idol while portraying the title character of the Disney Channel television series Hannah Montana (2006–2011).
As Hannah Montana, she attained two number-one and three top-five soundtracks on the US Billboard 200, including the US Billboard Hot 100 top-ten single "He Could Be the One".
Cyrus's career accolades include making the Time 100 list in 2008 and also in 2014, being named MTV's Best Artist of 2013 Award, and appearing on Billboard's Greatest of All Time Artists Chart in 2019. She is regarded as one of the few examples of successful child actors-turned-singers.
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The Miley Cyrus quiz

Miley Ray Stewart is the fictional main character in a Disney Channel television series portrayed by Miley Cyrus. The alter ego of the character secretly leads a double life as a world-famous pop star. What is the name of her alter ego?							

The Last Song is a 2010 film based on a 2009 novel of the same name. The film starred Miley Cyrus and Liam Hemsworth in the main roles. Name the author, whose novel served as the base for this film.							

In the Marvel comics, Earth-691 version of Mainframe is a future counterpart of Vision. In which film, did Miley Cyrus make an uncredited voice cameo for Mainframe?							

In which among the following animated films did Miley Cyrus feature in a voice role?							

Crisis in Six Scenes is an American television miniseries written and directed by a noted film director who also starred in the series. The series also featured Miley Cyrus and Rachel Brosnahan. The series was badly received with director himself calling the project a "comic embarrasment". Name the director.							

Indian horror films started in the year 1935 with the film Shadi Ki Raat. The setting used in these films included haunted houses, evil spirits, and demonic forces. Even though these films are not recommended for the faint-hearted, the genre has become widely popular.
Over years with advancements in the technology used in CGI and VFX, films such as Pari and Stree drew audiences to the theatres. The upcoming film Bedhiya is the 3rd part of Maddock Films horror franchise, after Stree and Roohi.
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Maddock Films’ Bhediya releases tomorrow in theatres.

Attempt this quiz on Indian horror films

Laxmii is a 2020 horror comedy film starring Akshay Kumar and Kiara Advani. The film is a remake of a blockbuster Tamil language horror comedy film. Name the film.							

This 2012 Tamil language film completed 10 years of its release last month. The film brought acclaim to both the director Karthik Subbaraj and the actor Vijay Sethupathi. Name the film.							

The title of this acclaimed horror film is derived from Shripad Narayan Pendse's Marathi novel. The director got the idea for the story based on a story by the Marathi writer Narayan Dharap. Name the film.							

This supernatural horror film franchise has a year as its title. The first film, released in 2008, was directed by Vikram Bhatt and is loosely inspired by the 1973 horror film The Exorcist. Name the film.							

In the 2005 supernatural horror film Kaal, a group of friends who battle against a mysterious entity in a fictional national park, the name of which is based on famous national park in India. Name the national park.							

Varun Dhawan, the son of director David Dhawan is one of India’s highest paid actors. He made his debut in Karan Johar’s Student of The Year, prior to which he was the assistant director on My Name Is Khan.
Dhawan rose to prominence with leading roles in the romantic comedies Main Tera Hero (2014), Humpty Sharma Ki Dulhania (2014), and Badrinath Ki Dulhania (2017); the action comedies Dilwale (2015), Dishoom (2016), and Judwaa 2 (2017); the dance film ABCD 2 (2015); and the drama Sui Dhaaga (2018).
His latest film, the horror comedy, Bhediya released today.
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Varun Dhawan’s film Bhediya releases in theatres today

The Varun Dhawan quiz

For his performance in which film did Varun Dhawan receive his first Filmfare Award nomination for Best Actor?							

Varun Dhawan has starred in various multi-starrers. One among them was a buddy cop film released in 2016. Some of the scenes in the film were found to be similar to the buddy action film The Last Boy Scout. Name the film.							

Remo D'Souza has been one of Varun Dhawan's frequent collborators. What was their second film together with the film being directed by Remo D'Souza?							

This 2017 film starring Varun Dhawan is a reboot of a blockbuster 2017 film which was a remake of the Telugu language film Hello Brother. Name the film.							

Varun Dhawan worked as an assistant director in which among the following films directed by Karan Johar?							

Kriti Sanon began her acting career by playing the leading lady in the 2014 action films 1: Nenokkadine and Heropanti. The latter earned her the Filmfare Award for Best Female Debut.
Her career progressed with roles in films such as Lukka Chuppi, Bairelly Ki Barfi, and Dilwale. Her portrayal as a surrogate mother in Mimi earned her critical acclaim.
Her film, the horror comedy Bedhiya releases in theatres today.
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Kriti Sanon’s film Bhediya releases in theatres today.

The Kriti Sanon quiz

For her performance in which film was Kriti Sanon awarded her first Filmfare Award for Best Actress?							

Kriti Sanon made a special appearance in the song "Aira Gaira" in which film?							

Kriti Sanon portrayed the historical figure Parvati Bai in which period drama film?							

Bhediya is the third installment in Dinesh Vijan's horror-comedy universe. The first film in this series featured Kriti Sanon in a special appearance in the song "Aao Kabhi Haveli Pe". Name the film.							

The 2022 film Bachchhan Paandey starring Akshay Kumar and Kriti Sanon is a remake of a 2014 Tamil-language film. Name the film.							