Bollywood and Hindi Cinema Quiz

Diversity in the Stacks: Bollywood and Hindi-language Cinema

• "Diversity in the Stacks" initiative aims to build library collections that represent the University's diverse population.
• Penn Libraries collects film and media from South Asia broadly, providing access to a comprehensive collection of Indian Subcontinent films for researchers across campus.
• The collection is relevant to the work of faculty and students in Cinema & Media Studies, and to those interested in representation, globalization, visual anthropology, popular Indian culture, nationhood, and decolonization.
• The film collections feature works in official languages of India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka, including Hindi, Urdu, Bengali, Tamil, Marathi, Gujarati, Telugu, Malayalam, Punjabi, Pashto, and Kannada.
• The library also includes works in other scheduled and regional languages such as Rajasthani and Maithi.
• The collection aims to support those interested in the study of Indian cinema and culture.
• The initiative provides access to a wide-ranging and world-class collection of films from the Indian Subcontinent.
• The films are taught at Penn and are relevant to the academic curriculum.
• The initiative aims to provide resources for research and study into the diverse aspects of South Asian cinema and culture.
• This collection supports the University's commitment to diversity and inclusion in its library resources.
• The initiative is beneficial for researchers and scholars interested in exploring the cinema and culture of South Asia.
• The collection can be used for academic research and study, furthering the understanding of South Asian cinema and culture.

Test your knowledge of Bollywood and Hindi-language cinema with this diverse quiz. Explore the rich cultural and cinematic heritage of South Asia as you answer questions about iconic films, influential directors, and popular actors.