POUNCE : +20/-10
DIRECT : +10/0
Q.1
Harish Bhimani started with TV news anchoring on
Bombay TV and later narrated the legendary
playback singer Lata Mangeshkar's biography titled
“In Search of Lata Mangeshkar, Ajeeb Dastan Hai Yeh”
(1995).
Harish was conferred with the coveted (63rd) National
Award for Narration in 2015.
In the 1980s, he would greet lakhs of viewers across
India on Sunday mornings. Since then his voice
became the most recognizable voice in the country.
Where do we best know him from?
Sending light to all the people who reacted on my write up yesterday.
Ans:
Harish was the voice behind the iconic - “Main Samay Hoon” in B.R. Chopra’s Mahabharata
Q.2
The two met at a banquet, and their conversation is often remembered as a humorous and
somewhat surreal exchange between two of the most renowned figures of the time.
However, no recording of the conversation exists, so much of it is based on recollections
from those who were present.
X: “What I admire about you is that your creation is universal. You don’t need to
know the language of the person that is watching you. All you need is the
human heart. I say a lot, people don’t want to understand. People understand
you even when you say noting."
Y: True, but your work is too complicated! I do a few gestures, and they
understand immediately. With you, they need to spend years!
Identify X and Y.
Ans:
X = Albert Einstein
Y = Charlie Chaplin
Q.3
In the British comedy TV series - X, the "blue car conspiracy" refers to the
recurring comedic conflict between X and a three-tiered light blue Reliant
Regal Supervan III, which often gets tipped over, crashed into, or otherwise
damaged by X's actions. This car has appeared in a bunch of episodes and gets
destroyed everytime, as if this is in it’s fate.
There’s been a growing speculation about the owner of the mysterious blue
car in the show, which sometimes appears driverless, leaving X clueless about
its owner.
Netizens in India have come up with a hilarious solution to the conspiracy
theory—claiming that the blue car is none other than our Y. This theory is a
playful reference to the 2004 Hindi film Y, where a similar vehicle plays a key
role.
ID the show X and the film Y.
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Ans:
X - Mr. Bean Y - Tarzan the Wondercar
Q.4
Opponents :
Stats of X:
Deji (2018)
Total fights: 12
AnEsonGib (2020)
Wins: 11 Nate Robinson (2020)
Wins by KO: 7 Tommy Fury (February 2023) - only loss
Losses: 1 Mike Perry (July 2024)
Y (November 2024)
Id X and Y
Ans:
X = Jake Paul Y = Mike Tyson
Q.5
Clare Mendonça is known to be one of the first female
journalists of India. Mendonça was a film critic with
the Evening News of India newspaper, the evening
partner of the Times of India Group around 1931, and
later with The Times of India from 1933 to 1953. Her
film reviews had a large readership. After her early
death, X (present name) was instituted in 1954.
Originally X were supposed to be called “Clare” as an
honor for her.
What is X?
Finally Shivagya got a tinder date, little did he know......
Ans:
X = Filmfare Awards
(3 QUESTIONS)
IDENTIFY THE PERSONALITY : +10
Connect (Where have we seen these three stars together) : +30
Q.1
Appeared in 150+ hindi films.
Wife is an author. (also a newspaper columnist and an
interior designer)
Was a martial Arts teacher and a model before jumping into
films.
He was referenced in an episode of American Dad (2005)
where Stan refers to him as "the handsomest man in the
world".
Q.2
First appearance was as a child actor in Mithoon Chakroborty’s
film “Pyaari Behna” (1985). His name was “Kaali” in it.
Original full name was Vishal Veeru ______.
Two actresses have the record of winning 5 Filmfare awards in the
best actress category. He is married to one of them.
Has also directed 4 films in his career.
Q.3
In 2010, his wax statue was unveiled at Madame Tussauds
Hollywood, making him the first Indian star to be featured
there.
His father was an Indian Independent Activist from Peshawar.
Film student of Barry John.
Turned down the Quiz Master's (Prem Kapoor) role in Slumdog
Millionaire (2008) and the role went to Anil Kapoor.
Q.1
Appeared in 150+ hindi films.
Wife is an author. (also a newspaper columnist and an
interior designer)
Was a martial Arts teacher and a model before jumping into
films.
He was referenced in an episode of American Dad (2005)
where Stan refers to him as "the handsomest man in the
world".
Ans:
Akshay Kumar
Q.2
First appearance was as a child actor in Mithoon Chakroborty’s
film “Pyaari Behna” (1985). His name was “Kaali” in it.
Original full name was Vishal Veeru ______.
Two actresses have the record of winning 5 Filmfare awards in the
best actress category. He is married to one of them.
Has also directed 4 films in his career.
Ans:
Ajay Devgan
Q.3
In 2010, his wax statue was unveiled at Madame Tussauds
Hollywood, making him the first Indian star to be featured
there.
His father was an Indian Independent Activist from Peshawar.
Film student of Barry John.
Turned down the Quiz Master's (Prem Kapoor) role in Slumdog
Millionaire (2008) and the role went to Anil Kapoor.
Ans:
Shah Rukh Khan
Ans:
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POUNCE : +30/-15
After hint reveal:
+20/-10 : full answer
+10/-10 : for partial answer
Q.1
This year, X won his first major award for his lead role in a biopic.
Taylor Tomlinson joked about the Award acceptance speech of X.
In his speech, X said, “I am in pursuit of greatness. I’m as inspired by Daniel Day-
Lewis, Marlon Brando, and Viola Davis as I am by Michael Jordan and Michael
Phelps."
Taylor pointed out while winning an award for playing the great Y, X says he wants
to be one of the greats, then lists 5 greats and none of which include Y.
ID X and Y.
Q.1
HINT:
X played Matthew McConaughey’s son in his most celebrated film.
There are several more films centering the musician Y other than this biopic, two of
which are - I’m Not There and No Direction Home.
Ans: y
X = Timothée Chalamet Y = Bob Dylan
Q.2
Sun Day Red is an apparel brand founded by X. On February 12,
2024, TaylorMade, an American sports equipment manufacturer,
launched a line focused on the specific sport where X excels.
The name Sun Day Red represents a mindset—a philosophy
embodied by X, who is famously known for wearing red on
Sundays. This image has become as iconic as his swing and
legendary victories. A strong believer in the power of colors, X’s
mother, Kultida, saw red as a symbol of strength and
dominance.
Once X began winning while wearing red, this belief was
solidified. The stripes in the Sun Day Red logo are symbols of X’s
determination, resilience, and passion for the game. Over time,
the number of stripes may increase, signifying further evolution
and growth.
ID X and the significance of the stripes in the logo of Sun Day
Red.
Q.1
HINT:
Count the number of strips.
Ans:
X = Tiger Woods
The 15 Strips represents his 15 major titles.
Q.3
X was a well-known satirical Hindi writer. His notable works include “Pavitrata ka Daura”
and “Viklaang Shraddhaa ka daur”.
However, his most popular work is : “--------- –- ----- -----” a masterful blend of satire
and social commentary.
X wrote this satirical essay after he got to observe a photograph of a man, in which he sits
with his wife. In the picture, he was smiling and posing like a loving husband.
But something was off that Y noticed.
Y writes(translated):
“I look at his face. Oh my literary ancestor, are you aware of your .....? Doesn’t this
embarrass you? In spite of all this, you look so nonchalant and self-assured! On the
photographer’s ‘ready please’ command, you must have tried to feign a smile, drawing it
gradually out of the deep well of pain. I understand what your ..... is pointing at. I Know
what your sarcastic smile is about.
ID X and the name of this writing.
Q.1
HINT:
The essay was included in NCERT Class 9 Hindi Kshitij textbook.
Q.1
X = Harishankar Parsai Premchand ke fate Joote
Q.1
One of LA’s most iconic tourist attractions, X was established in 1953 as a means to
honor artists and enhance Hollywood’s reputation. Stanley Kramer, a film director,
was the first recipient of the honor. The honoree (or their management) must pay
$75,000 for the installation and maintenance of the ____. Apart from individuals,
some special _____ have been awarded to fictional characters like Mickey Mouse,
Godzilla, and The Simpsons. The most visited _____ include Marilyn Monroe, Michael
Jackson, and Elvis Presley. The categories of honor include film, TV, Music, Radio and
Theatre.
Sabu Dastagir was the first South-Asian actor to receive a ---- on the X.
Y, an American actress, writer, and producer of Indian descent, received this
distinction on Feb 18 2025, becoming the first South Asian woman to be honored.
What is X?
Who is Y?
Q.1
HINT:
Y was one of the cast members in an American Sitcom.
x is a footpath.
Q.1
X = Hollywood Walk of Fame Y = Mindy Kaling
Q.5
A majority of the film was shot in Los Angeles, California, serving as a stand-in for Florida.
This was done because production would have been endangered by protests from angry
Cuban-Americans over the film's reported subject matter. Streets and buildings used for
shooting were redressed by the art directors to have the "feel" of Miami.
In a scene from the film, the protagonist (X) pulls out an M16 with an M203 40mm grenade
launcher attached to the barrel while screaming the phrase: “___ _____ __ __ ______ ______.”
Over time, the phrase has become iconic and is often used humorously or dramatically in
pop culture, typically in situations where someone is introducing something new or
surprising in a bold, exaggerated way.
The film had to go through a bunch of cuts, which demoralized the makers. For that
concern, producer Martin Bregman arranged a hearing with the MPAA. They brought in a
panel of experts, including narcotics officers, who stated that not only was the film an
accurate portrayal of real-life experiences in the drug underworld, but it was ultimately an
anti-drug film and should be widely seen.
Q.1
HINT:
Along with the TV series Miami Vice and Carlito’s Way, this film
(and the character X) were inspiration for a specific video game
series.
Q.1
X - Tony Montana Say Hello To My Little Friend
