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Love Quiz!

February 14, 2006 17:23 IST
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As we all know, Bollywood thrives on romance.

And what better time than Valentine's Day to check your Bollywood love quotient?

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1. Which Hollywood movie inspired Raj Kapoor to make Bobby?
a. Love Story
b. Gone With The Wind
c. Casablanca

2. In Ek Duje Ke Liye, Kamal Haasan's family -- who object to his affair with Rati Agnihotri -- almost forces him to marry someone. Name the actress who played that role.
a. Jaya Pradha
b. Madhvi
c. Khushboo

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Wrong! The correct answer is B. Ek Duje Ke Liye was the remake of a Tamil movie called Maro Charithra, about a Tamil boy falling in love with a Telugu girl. But in the Hindi version, the Tamil guy (Haasan) falls for a Punjabi girl (Agnihotri).

While shooting for the film, Rati did not get along with director K Balachander. After the film released, Rati openly said that she was not comfortable working with the director. This upset Kamal, as Balachander was Kamal's mentor.

After Ek Duje became a huge hit, Balachander made two more films with Kamal -- Nayi Paheli and Zara Si Zindagi. But neither worked.

Correct! Ek Duje Ke Liye was the remake of a Tamil movie called Maro Charithra, about a Tamil boy falling in love with a Telugu girl. But in the Hindi version, the Tamil guy (Haasan) falls for a Punjabi girl (Agnihotri).

While shooting for the film, Rati did not get along with director K Balachander. After the film released, Rati openly said that she was not comfortable working with the director. This upset Kamal, as Balachander was Kamal's mentor.

After Ek Duje became a huge hit, Balachander made two more films with Kamal -- Nayi Paheli and Zara Si Zindagi. But neither worked.

3. In Maine Pyaar Kiya, what animal does Bhagyashree rescue when Mohnish Behl tries to kill it in his party?
a. A pigeon
b. A dog
c. A squirrel

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Wrong! The correct answer is A. Maine Pyar Kiya was Sooraj Barjatya's first directorial venture. The film was dubbed in English as well -- called When Love Calls -- and it was a big hit abroad.

Though the film catapulted Salman and Bhagyashree to instant fame, Bhagyashree gave up movies and got married. Despite the fact that noted directors like Yash Chopra and Subhash Ghai offered her films.

Later, she tried to make a comeback, but added a condition: She would only act opposite her husband Himalaya.

Correct! Maine Pyar Kiya was Sooraj Barjatya's first directorial venture. The film was dubbed in English as well -- called When Love Calls -- and it was a big hit abroad.

Though the film catapulted Salman and Bhagyashree to instant fame, Bhagyashree gave up movies and got married. Despite the fact that noted directors like Yash Chopra and Subhash Ghai offered her films.

Later, she tried to make a comeback, but added a condition: She would only act opposite her husband Himalaya.

4. In Dilwale Dulhaniya Le Jayenge, Kajol's wedding is arranged with which actor?
a. Karan Johar
b. Arjun Sablok
c. Parmeet Sethi

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Wrong! The correct answer is C. Though the title Dilwale Dulhaniya Le Jayenge came from the hit song Le jayenge le jayenge from Chor Machaye Shor (1974), the title was suggested by Kiron Kher.

Though DDLJ gave Yash Raj films its biggest hit, the film had its share of troubles too. Honey Irani, who wrote scripts for Yash Raj like Lamhe, Aaina and Darr, claimed that she had not been rightfully credited in DDLJ. She broke all ties with the banner.

Correct! Though the title Dilwale Dulhaniya Le Jayenge came from the hit song Le jayenge le jayenge from Chor Machaye Shor (1974), the title was suggested by Kiron Kher.

Though DDLJ gave Yash Raj films its biggest hit, the film had its share of troubles too. Honey Irani, who wrote scripts for Yash Raj like Lamhe, Aaina and Darr, claimed that she had not been rightfully credited in DDLJ. She broke all ties with the banner.

5. Which song does Salman Khan teach Ajay Devgan in Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam?
a. Dholi taaro
b. Aankhon ki gustakhiyaan
c. Tadap tadap

Wrong! Try again..
Wrong! The film's writer, Pratap Karvat, called director Sanjay Leela Bhansali after Khamoshi failed. Bhansali was extremely depressed about Khamoshi's fate, and refused to hear Karvat out. Finally, Karvat narrated the script over the phone. Bhansali was so impressed that he met Karvat the next day.

In the original story, when the husband (Devgan) learns that his wife (Aishwarya Rai) loves someone else (Salman), he sends her in search of her lover. But Bhansali decided to change it. In the film, Devgan accompanied her in her search.

Correct! The film's writer, Pratap Karvat, called director Sanjay Leela Bhansali after Khamoshi failed. Bhansali was extremely depressed about Khamoshi's fate, and refused to hear Karvat out. Finally, Karvat narrated the script over the phone. Bhansali was so impressed that he met Karvat the next day.

In the original story, when the husband (Devgan) learns that his wife (Aishwarya Rai) loves someone else (Salman), he sends her in search of her lover. But Bhansali decided to change it. In the film, Devgan accompanied her in her search.

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Compiled by: Patcy N | Image: Uday Kuckian

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