Bollywood Music Trivia

1. The title track of the 2000 film "Kya Kehna" was directly lifted from the popular song "Oh Carol". Which well known singer co-wrote and sang the original tune?

From Quiz Follow That Tune

Answer: Neil Sedaka

Neil Sedaka co-wrote this song along with Howard Greenfield. The Carol in the song was named after Grammy award winning singer Carole King whom Sedaka had dated earlier. The song was later also covered by The Four Seasons. The music of the film "Kya Kehna" was composed by Rajesh Roshan.

From Quiz Kuch Kuch Hota Hai Music

Answer: Jatin-Lalit

This was one of the biggest hit Hindi soundtracks of 1998. It was widely considered one of the best soundtracks by Jatin-Lalit.

From Quiz Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge

Answer: Jatin-Lalit

This movie's music is considered one of the best soundtracks in Indian cinema. Before this, Jatin-Lalit gave a few hits like in "Jo Jeeta Wohi Sikandar", "Khiladi", "Raju Ban Gaya Gentleman", "Kabhi Haan Kabhi Naa". After the release of "Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge", Jatin-Lalit became extremely popular in the Indian music industry.

From Quiz Mohabbatein Music

Answer: Jatin-Lalit

Jatin-Lalit started their career in 1992 and since then they have given hit songs for movies like "DDLJ", "Kuch Kuch Hota Hai", "Jab Pyaar Kisise Hota Hai". They did a wonderful job for this album. The album remains as one of the best albums in Bollywood history and also for the duo.

From Quiz Name That Bollywood Song!

Answer: Jab Mila Tu

These lyrics are from the song "Jab Mila Tu" from the movie "I Hate Luv Storys" which was released in July 2010. This song was sung between Imran Khan and Sonam Kapoor. The music director for this movie was Vishal-Shekhar. The other songs, 'Bin Tere', 'Bahara', and 'Sadka' are also part of the same movie.

From Quiz Evergreen Hindi Film Music

Answer: O P Nayyar

Lata Mangeshkar is regarded as one of the greatest singers of India and has reportedly sung more than 50,000 songs in various languages. She has worked with almost all the top music directors. The only exception was O P Nayyar, for whom Lata has not sung a single song. Nayyar initially preferred to work with Geeta Dutt and then later on extensively worked with Lata's sister Asha Bhosle. Lata has worked with all the other directors including Jaidev, RD Burman and Khemchand. Incidentally, Khemchand Prakash was the music director who gave both Lata Mangeshkar and Kishore Kumar their first break.

From Quiz Hindi Film Songs

Answer: Bunty Aur Babli

'Kajra Re' was the most popular song of 2006. It was sung by Alisha Chinnai. The film stars Aishwarya Rai, Abhishek Bachchan, and Amitabh Bachchan.

From Quiz 'Inspired' Bollywood Songs

Answer: Stevie Wonder

The music director of this film is Raam Laxman. Two other songs from the same movie 'Tum Ladke Ho' and 'Mere Rang Mein' were copied from Baltimore's 'Tarzan Boy' and Europe's 'Final Countdown' respectively.

From Quiz Songs Of The Film "Main Prem Ki Deewani Hoon"

Answer: Chitra and KK

A beautiful song sung by both Chitra and KK. Keep it up!

From Quiz Follow That Tune

Answer: Queen

Featured on Queen's 1977 album "News of the World", "We Will Rock You" has been included in The Rolling Stone list of "500 Greatest Songs of All Time" and was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame in 2009. The Hindi song is attributed to the composer duo - Dilip Sen and Sameer Sen. You'd think with two people working they'd be able to come up with something original!

From Quiz Kuch Kuch Hota Hai Music

Answer: Sameer

This movie marked the beginning of a collaboration between duos Jatin-Lalit and lyricist Sameer. Sameer began his career in 1983.

From Quiz Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge

Answer: Anand Bakshi

Anand Bakshi is considered one of the best lyricists in Bollywood. Sadly, he died in 2002.

From Quiz Name That Bollywood Song!

Answer: Sajde Kiye hai Lakhon

'Sajde Kiye hai Lakhon' is a song in the movie 'Khatta Meetha' which stars Akshay Kumar and Trisha. It was Trisha's first film in Bollywood. 'Nanachi Taang' is also in 'Khatta Meetha' while 'Marjaani' and 'Love Mera Hit Hit' are part of the movie 'Billu'. This movie stars Shah Rukh Khan, Irrfan Khan, and Lara Dutta. The song 'Marjaani' has Kareena Kapoor as a guest star and 'Love Mera Hit Hit' has Deepika Padukone in it.

From Quiz Evergreen Hindi Film Music

Answer: R D Burman

Rahul Dev Burman or Pancham as he was popularly known, was the son of legendary music director, S D Burman. R D Burman's first big hit was the classic Shammi Kapoor-Asha Parekh 1963 hit movie 'Teesri Manzil'. The film and its music were a big hit, catapulting Pancham into the hall of fame. Some of the memorable songs from this film include - 'Aaja aaja main hoon pyar tera', 'O meri Sona re Sona', 'Ae Hasina Zulfowali' ,etc.

From Quiz Hindi Film Songs

Answer: Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna

"Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna" (KANK) also includes the songs 'Tumhi Dekho Naa' and 'Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna'. "KANK" is India's highest grossing box-office hit overseas. It stars Shahrukh Khan, Rani Mukerji, Preity Zinta, Abhishek Bachchan, and Amitabh Bachchan.

From Quiz 'Inspired' Bollywood Songs

Answer: Cliff Richards

Shantanu Moitra, the music director of the film, was regarded as a talented new composer before a number of his songs were found to have been copied from various sources.

From Quiz Kuch Kuch Hota Hai Music

Answer: Sony Music

Most Dharma Productions movies have their music released by Sony Music. The album came out in 1998.

From Quiz Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge

Answer: July 25, 1995

Soundtracks are released before the movie in Bollywood. Jatin Lalit produced the soundtrack.

From Quiz Mohabbatein Music

Answer: YRF Music

Since this was YRF Films, the music was also released on YRF.

From Quiz Evergreen Hindi Film Music

Answer: Laxmikant-Pyarelal

Raj Kapoor (RK) films have been known for their great music. From 'Aag' till 'Mera Naam Joker', his preferred music director was Shankar-Jaikishan. The combination of Raj Kapoor-Shankar-Jaikishan-Lata-Mukesh have produced many a hit song. But following Jaikishan's death, Raj Kapoor turned to Laxmikant-Pyarelal for 'Bobby' (released in 1973). The RK-Laxmi-Pyare team brought out two hits 'Bobby' and 'Satyam Shivam Sundaram'. Ravindra Jain was used by RK in 'Ram Teri Ganga Maili' and 'Henna'. RK never worked with Madan Mohan.

From Quiz 'Inspired' Bollywood Songs

Answer: Jim Reeves

The Jim Reeves number was released in 1959, with words and music by Kathryn Twitty. The other three tunes were lifted from 'Love Theme' of the "Godfather" soundtrack by Nino Rota, 'Last Christmas' by Wham and Deep Purple's 'Sweet Child In Time'. The music director of the film, Anu Malik, is infamous for his 'inspired' tunes. Incidentally, the basic storyline of the movie is also a direct copy of Robert Benton's "Kramer vs. Kramer" (1979).

From Quiz Kuch Kuch Hota Hai Music

Answer: Tum Paas Aaye

The title song is often referred to as "Tum Paas Aaye", because the song begins with this line. It translates as "You Came Near Me".

From Quiz Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge

Answer: Mehndi Laga Ke Rakhna

"Mehndi Laga Ke Rakhna" is one of the biggest Bollywood hit songs of all time. It has remained very popular, especially in South Asia, and can often be heard at weddings.

From Quiz Mohabbatein Music

Answer: Anand Bakshi

Anand Bakshi was an award winning lyricist. With Jatin-Lalit he has given us hit songs like "Tujhe Dekha To", "Mehndi Laga Ke Rakhna" from "DDLJ". He did an excellent job for this album.

From Quiz Name That Bollywood Song!

Answer: Hey Ya

'Hey Ya' and 'Uff Teri Ada' star Farhan Akhtar and Deepika Padukone in the movie 'Karthik Calling Karthik'. Aishwariya Rai and Akshay Kumar are in 'O Bekhabar' and 'Dhak Dhak Dhak' both of which are songs from the movie 'Action Replayy'.

From Quiz Evergreen Hindi Film Music

Answer: Kishore Kumar

Many singers have been known as the voice of a particular actor. Mohd Rafi for Dev Anand, Mukesh for Raj Kapoor, Mahendra Kapoor for Manoj Kumar gave successful musical hits. When Rajesh Khanna entered the scene in the 1970's, the singer who sang most of his songs for him was Kishore Kumar. The Kishore Kumar-Rajesh Khanna combination gave hit after hit including songs like 'Roop Tera Mastana', 'Chala Jaata hoon kisi ki dhun mein', 'Pyar Diwana Hota Hai', 'Yeh Shaam Mastani', 'Oh Mere Dil Ke Chain', etc.

From Quiz Songs Of The Film "Main Prem Ki Deewani Hoon"

Answer: Anu Malik

Anu Malik (The COPYCAT) is the music director. He says "I've composed the best music in my life for this film". I think he's copied his best in this movie! LOL

From Quiz Follow That Tune

Answer: Michael Jackson

Part of Jackson's 1996 album "HIStory: Past, Present and Future, Book I", the song courted some amount of controversy due to allegations that the lyrics were racist. Jackson refuted all charges of racism and anti-Semitism claiming the lyrics had been twisted out of context. The music of "Hamesha" was composed by Anu Malik, another musician well known in the industry for regularly seeking 'inspiration' from existing songs.

From Quiz Kuch Kuch Hota Hai Music

Answer: Yeh Ladka Hai Deewana

Kajol has stated in various interviews that she has no recollection of the fall. She was injured and in pain for several days. Source: Wikipedia.org

From Quiz Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge

Answer: Sa Re Ga Ma

Although this film was produced by Yash Raj Films, the music was released by Sa Re Ga Ma. Sa Re Ga Ma was founded in 1946.

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