Daily Quiz | On films directed by Guru Dutt-OxBig News Network

Q: Visual question: Name this Dadasaheb Phalke awardee and what is his connection to Dutt’s career as a director

A: V.K. Murthy who was the cinematographer for all the films

Q: Dutt’s directorial debut was the 1951 ‘Baazi’, a crime thriller which was produced by Dev Anand’s Navketan Films. Which famous Indian cinematic legend wrote the screenplay?

A: Balraj Sahni

Q: Which flick, made in 1953, which had Guru Dutt debut as an actor under his own direction, is a period piece set in the 16th century depicting an uprising against the Portuguese?

A: ‘Baaz’

Q: In ‘Aar Paar’ made in 1954, what is Guru Dutt’s profession and which sibling of his assisted him in the direction?

A: Taxi driver and Atmaram

Q: Which popular star is said to have rejected a role in the romantic comedy ‘Mr. & Mrs’. 55 due to her hectic schedule, later lamenting it as her “worst decision ever”?

A: Vyjayanthimala Bali

Q: Dutt’s not-so-successful ‘Sailaab’, made in 1956, was produced by his brother-in-law, who also gave the music for the film. Name him.

A: Mukul Roy

Q: In ‘Pyaasa’, who were supposed to play the roles that Mala Sinha and Waheeda Rehman eventually enacted ?

A: Nargis and Madhubala

Q: Name the Oscar-winner who designed the costumes for ‘Kaagaz Ke Phool’.

A: Bhanu Athaiya