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Isai Puyal: A. R. Rahman Trivia Quiz

This quiz is about the music of the great Indian composer A. R. Rahman, who has been called the Mozart of Madras.

A multiple-choice quiz by Saleo. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
Saleo

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
360,620

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

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Question 1 of 10

1. Isai Puyal is from the Indian language of Tamil and literally translated it mean 'music storm'. This man called the 'music storm' began his highly illustrious career with which of the following Tamil movies directed by Mani Ratnam? Hint

Kadhalan

Jeans

Roja

Gentleman

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Question 2 of 10

2. Which of the following songs was from the soundtrack that Rahman composed for Shankar's directorial debut 'Gentleman'? Hint

Chandralekha

Mukkabla

Chikku Bukku Rayile

Urvasi Urvasi

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Question 3 of 10

3. In 2002, Rahman composed a score for another Mani Ratnam movie which starred P. S. Keerthana, Madhavan and Simran. Which of the following movies was it? Hint

Kannathil Muthamittal

Kizhakku Cheemayile

Thiruda Thiruda

Kadhalan

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Question 4 of 10

4. Rahman composed the soundtrack to this 1997 Rajiv Menon movie for which he won yet another National Award. This movie starred Kajol. Can you name this movie? Hint

Mudhalvan

Alaipayuthey

Taj Mahal

Minsara Kanavu

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Question 5 of 10

5. Which song from Rahman's soundtrack for the 1998 movie 'Dil Se..' was used in the Spike Lee movie from 2006 called 'Inside Man'? Hint

E Ajnabi

Chaiyya Chaiyya

Dil Se Re

Satrangi Re

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Question 6 of 10

6. This Hindi movie, released in 2008, had a soundtrack composed by Rahman and it starred Aamir Khan? Hint

Ghajini

Rangeela

Raanjhana

Fiza

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Question 7 of 10

7. To which Subhash Ghai film that starred Aishwarya Rai, did Rahman compose the music to? Hint

Taal

Raanjhana

Jab Tak Hai Jaan

Raavan

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Question 8 of 10

8. Rahman composed the music to this Indian movie which was nominated for an Oscar in the Best Foreign Language Film. Which movie was this? Hint

Lagaan

Taare Zameen Par

Rang De Basanti

Barfi

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Question 9 of 10

9. Rahman won an Oscar for composing the music to which of the following movies? Hint

The King's Speech

Slumdog Millionaire

Couple's Retreat

127 Hours

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Question 10 of 10

10. Rahman was nominated for an Oscar (but lost) for composing the soundtrack to which of the following movies? Hint

Lagaan

Couples Retreat

127 Hours

Rang De Basanti

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

Answer: Roja

'Roja' was a 1992 Tamil film directed by Mani Ratnam and starring Arvind Swamy and Madhoo. The soundtrack to the movie was highly acclaimed and being Rahman's debut, it brought him widespread fame. He won the National Award for Best Music Director, a very high award in India, for this album.

Some of the famous songs in this album were 'Chinna Chinna Aasai' and 'Kaadhal Rojave'. The movie was about two lovers in the backdrop of war and terrorism in Kashmir.

2. Which of the following songs was from the soundtrack that Rahman composed for Shankar's directorial debut 'Gentleman'?

Answer: Chikku Bukku Rayile

'Chikku Bukku Rayile' was from the soundtrack to the 1993 Tamil movie 'Gentleman' directed by Shankar and starring Arjun, Madhoo and Goundamani. It was about a rogue who tries to stand against and bring down the corrupt political system in his state. Other famous songs on its soundtrack by Rahman are 'Usalampatti Penkutti' and 'Ottagathai Kattiko'.

3. In 2002, Rahman composed a score for another Mani Ratnam movie which starred P. S. Keerthana, Madhavan and Simran. Which of the following movies was it?

Answer: Kannathil Muthamittal

'Kannathil Muthamittal' was a 2002 film by Mani Ratnam to which A. R. Rahman composed the score. Some of the famous songs from this album were 'Vellai Pookal', 'Kannathil Muthamittal' and 'Vidai Kodu Engal Naadae'. This movie is about a Indian family that adopts a Sri Lankan girl who longs to see her biological mother during the Sri Lankan Civil War.

The soundtrack and the film itself were highly acclaimed and were successful even on international waters. Rahman won a National Award for Best Music Direction for the soundtrack to this movie.

4. Rahman composed the soundtrack to this 1997 Rajiv Menon movie for which he won yet another National Award. This movie starred Kajol. Can you name this movie?

Answer: Minsara Kanavu

Rahman produced the soundtrack to the 1997 Tamil movie 'Minsara Kanavu' directed by Rajiv Menon. It starred Prabhu Deva and Kajol. Some of the famous songs from this album are 'Vennilavae', 'Poo Pookum Oosai' and 'Strawberry Kannae'. Well known singers such as Hariharan and S. P. Balasubrahmanyam sang for this album by Rahman. Rahman won a National Award for this soundtrack.

5. Which song from Rahman's soundtrack for the 1998 movie 'Dil Se..' was used in the Spike Lee movie from 2006 called 'Inside Man'?

Answer: Chaiyya Chaiyya

'Chaiyya Chaiyya' was a song from the soundtrack to the 1998 Mani Ratnam movie 'Dil Se..' which starred Shahrukh Khan and Manisha Koirala. The song was used in the Spike Lee movie 'Inside Man' which starred Denzel Washington, Clive Owen and Jodie Foster. Other famous songs from this album were 'Satrangi Re' and 'E Ajnabi'.

6. This Hindi movie, released in 2008, had a soundtrack composed by Rahman and it starred Aamir Khan?

Answer: Ghajini

'Ghajini' was a 2008 Hindi film directed by A. R. Murugadoss and starred Aamir Khan, Asin and Jiah Khan. The movie has plot references to that of Christopher Nolan's 'Memento'. The movie is about a man who due to trauma develops amnesia and is bent on finding those who did this to him. Rahman composed the music to this film and some of the famous tracks in this album were 'Behka', 'Guzarish' and 'Kaise Mujhe'.

7. To which Subhash Ghai film that starred Aishwarya Rai, did Rahman compose the music to?

Answer: Taal

'Taal' was a 1999 Indian film directed by Subhash Ghai and starring Aishwarya Rai and Anil Kapoor. The movie was about the love between the daughter of a spiritual singer and the son of a wealthy man named Jagmohan. Rahman composed the music to this movie and won critical acclaim for it.

Some of the famous tracks on this album were 'Ishq Bina', 'Taal Se Taal', 'Ramta Jogi' and 'Nahin Samne'.

8. Rahman composed the music to this Indian movie which was nominated for an Oscar in the Best Foreign Language Film. Which movie was this?

Answer: Lagaan

'Lagaan' was an Indian movie released in 2001. It was directed by Ashutosh Gowariker. It starred Aamir Khan and Gracy Singh. It tells the story of a group of villagers betting on a cricket match to force British officials to reduce taxes. Rahman composed the tracks to this movie and some of the famous ones were 'Chale Chalo' and 'O Rey Chhori'. Rahman won a National Award for his music to this film.

9. Rahman won an Oscar for composing the music to which of the following movies?

Answer: Slumdog Millionaire

'Slumdog Millionaire' was a movie directed by Danny Boyle which starred Dev Patel, Frieda Pinto and Anil Kapoor. It won Oscars for Best Picture and Best Director. Rahman won two Oscars for this movie, one in the category of Best Music Direction and the other for the song 'Jai Ho'. The other song from this movie which was also nominated for Best Original Song was called 'O..Saya'.

10. Rahman was nominated for an Oscar (but lost) for composing the soundtrack to which of the following movies?

Answer: 127 Hours

'127 Hours' was a movie directed by Danny Boyle. It starred James Franco. The movie is about Aron Ralston who was trapped in a canyon by getting his arm stuck under a boulder. The soundtrack was created by Rahman and it was nominated in the category of Best Original Score.

The song 'If I Rise' from the movie was nominated for Best Original Song at the Oscars. It was sung by Rahman and Dido.

Source: Author Saleo

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