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Aag (1948 film) - Wikipedia
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Aag (1948 film) - Wikipedia

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Who made their debut as a producer and director in the film Aag?

  • Premnath
  • Nargis
  • Shashi Kapoor
  • Raj Kapoor (correct)
  • Which of the following characters is played by Raj Kapoor's youngest brother in Aag?

  • Nimmi
  • Kewal (correct)
  • Sudha
  • Nirmala
  • What is the relationship between Kewal and Nirmala in the film Aag?

  • Classmates (correct)
  • Colleagues
  • Neighbours
  • Siblings
  • Who plays Sudha in the film Aag?

    <p>Nargis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What profession is Kewal's family descended from in the film Aag?

    <p>Lawyers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the opening scene of the film Aag about?

    <p>A groom approaching his disfigured bride</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Kewal reluctantly submit to, according to the passage?

    <p>His father's demands to study law and become a successful lawyer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why did Kewal fail his law exam?

    <p>He was distracted by the second Nimmi deserting him</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is the patron of the arts that Kewal finds to help him pursue his dreams?

    <p>Premnath</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Kewal suggest Nargis's character take as her name?

    <p>Nimmi</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens on the opening night of Rajan and Kewal's first production?

    <p>The stage catches fire and the whole production company is burnt to the ground</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Kewal do during the play that results in the stage catching fire?

    <p>Takes a lit torch (the Aag or fire) and burns his face</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is besotted by Nimmi in the passage?

    <p>Rajan</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why does Kewal argue with his father in the passage?

    <p>To pursue his childhood dream of owning his theatre company</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What leads Kewal to have a reckoning about his career path?

    <p>Realizing he has no real interest in becoming a lawyer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Aag Film Details

    • Raj Kapoor made his debut as a producer and director in the film Aag.
    • Raj Kapoor's youngest brother, Shashi Kapoor, played the role of Kewal's younger brother in Aag.

    Kewal and Nirmala's Relationship

    • Kewal and Nirmala are siblings in the film Aag.

    Characters and Cast

    • Nargis played the role of Sudha in the film Aag.

    Kewal's Family Background

    • Kewal's family is descended from a line of priests in the film Aag.

    Opening Scene

    • The opening scene of the film Aag shows Kewal reluctantly submitting to a job at a printing press.

    Kewal's Struggles

    • Kewal failed his law exam due to his lack of interest in the field.
    • Kewal is struggling to find a patron to support his artistic pursuits.

    Kewal's Career

    • Kewal finds a patron of the arts to help him pursue his dreams, which is Rajan.
    • Kewal suggests that Nargis's character take the stage name "Nirmala" as her pseudonym.
    • Kewal's argument with his father stems from his desire to pursue a career in the arts rather than follow the family's traditional profession.

    The Play

    • On the opening night of Rajan and Kewal's first production, the stage catches fire due to Kewal's careless use of candles during the play.
    • The play marks a turning point in Kewal's career, leading him to reevaluate his path.

    Other Characters

    • Rajan is besotted by Nimmi in the passage.

    Kewal's Reckoning

    • Kewal's reckoning about his career path is triggered by the failure of his play and the stage catching fire.

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    Learn about the 1948 Indian Hindi-language musical drama film 'Aag' which marked Raj Kapoor's debut as a producer and director. The film also features Nargis, Premnath, Nigar Sultana, and Kamini Kaushal in supporting roles.

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