1. The Bombay Kaalchaar Open
Anannya Deb
28th April 2012

2. PRELIMINARY ROUND
Last Names (w/out
30 Questions; first names) for
personalities OK Question numbers
1 point for every
unless otherwise which are multiples of
answer
specified 3 are starred i.e. will
be used to break ties
“A rose by any other
name is not a rose”
For names of works
(titles), exact answers We will go easy on the
please spellings (purely on
QM’s whimsical
discretion)

3. Prelims 1
On the 8th of April 1995, they came down to Mumbai and opened
their show with this song. Who?
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4. Prelims 1: Answer
Deep Purple, at the Andheri
Sports Complex.

5. Prelims 2
A 2012 Hindi film contained a remix version of a popular gang
song from which 1985 film?
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6. Prelims 2: Answer
1985 Sunny Deol classic Arjun
directed by Rahul Rawail and
music by RD Burman featured
Kero Mama, remixed for Paan
Singh Tomar

7. Prelims 3
This actress has been regularly changing her look starting with
the 2007 Danish film Daisy Diamond right upto a 2012 upcoming
release. Her most famous ‚look‛ was a set of three films done
between 2009 and 2010. Name the actress.

8. Prelims 3
This actress has been regularly changing her look starting with
the 2007 Danish film Daisy Diamond. Her most famous ‚look‛
was a set of three films done between 2009 and 2010. Name the
actress.
2007

9. Prelims 3
This actress has been regularly changing her look starting with
the 2007 Danish film Daisy Diamond. Her most famous ‚look‛
was a set of three films done between 2009 and 2010. Name the
actress.
2011

10. Prelims 3
This actress has been regularly changing her look starting with
the 2007 Danish film Daisy Diamond. Her most famous ‚look‛
was a set of three films done between 2009 and 2010. Name the
actress.
2012

11. Prelims 3: Answer
Noomi Rapace who played
Lisbeth Salander in the
Swedish films based on the
Millennium trilogy

12. Prelims 4
Which BBC TV show uses as its theme song a version of a
classic Mike d’Abo (of Manfred Mann) working class song about
losing your expensive strappings bought by your grandfather?
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13. Prelims 4: Answer
The Office. Handbags and
Gladrags - the version was
specially arranged and
performed by Big George.

14. Prelims 5
Robert Lang, one of the top artists in this art form, was specially
commissioned to make this Google Doodle to honour Akira
Yoshizawa, the pioneer in this art. What art form?

15. Prelims 5
Robert Lang, one of the top artists in this art form, was specially
commissioned to make this Google Doodle to honour Akira
Yoshizawa, the pioneer of his art form. What art form?

16. Prelims 5: Answer
Origami. Akira Yoshizawa was
the considered the pioneer in
making origami an organised
global art form.

17. Prelims 6
Name the Marathi playwright-filmmaker-man of letters who
wrote Moruchi Moushi, an extremely successful Marathi play and
which 1892 comedy by Brandon Thomas is it an adaptation of?
(Note: part points will be given)
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18. Prelims 6: Answer
Acharya Prahlad Atre’s
Moruchi Maushi adapted from
Charley’s Aunt

19. Prelims 7
Since silent films are the big flavour these days, name the two
legends of the silent era who came together in a 1952 feature
film for the first and only time in this scene and as a tribute, the
entire scene was done without any dialogue.
Note: No Part Points
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20. Prelims 7: Answer
Sir Charles Chaplin and
Buster Keaton, in this epic
scene from Limelight

21. Prelims 8
John Milton had originally crafted this phrase in the poem
L’Allegro and the phrase was put into the modern form in an
1894 song called Sidewalks of New York. Another version of this
phrase is in this 1967 cult song which you will hear. What phrase
and what does it refer to?
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22. Prelims 8: Answer
Trip (ing) the light fantastic
which means to dance lightly
or nimbly
Milton wrote: Come, trip it as ye
go / On the light fantastick toe …
And Procul Harem sang:
Skipping the light fandango…

23. Prelims 9
Though this artistic design style flourished for much of the first
half of the 20th century, the name by which we know it became
popular only after the publication of this book by art historian
Bevis Hillier in 1968. The name used by Bevis is derived from the
title of an Exposition held in Paris in 1925. What is this artistic
design style a sample of which is on the book cover?

24. Prelims 9
Though this artistic design style flourished for much of the first
first half of the 20th century, the name by which we know it
became popular only after the publication of this book by art
historian Bevis Hillier in 1968. The name used by Bevis is
derived from the title of an Exposition held in Paris in 1925.
What is this artistic design style a sample of which is on the
book cover?

25. Prelims 9: Answer
Art Deco.
According to one
count, Bombay has the second
highest number of extant Art
Deco structures, the highest
being in Miami.

26. Prelims 10
Which film does this Geek Art piece by Amy Mebberson
reference?

27. Prelims 10
Which film does this Geek Art piece by Amy Mebberson
reference?

28. Prelims 10: Answer
Pulp Fiction, well of course.

29. Prelims 11
Born in 1958 in a slum, at the age of 2, Paulo Lins shifted along
with his house painter father and domestic helper mother to a
new township set up by the city administration as part of their
slum-clearing initiatives. Name the 1997 novel written by him
which is based on his life in this township or just name the
township?

30. Prelims 11: Answer
Cidade de Deus (City of God)
The Brazilian novel was made
into a 2002 film by Meirelles.

31. Prelims 12
This symphony orchestra from the University of Maryland only
performs a specific set of music pieces. This is an example of
their repertoire - a piece composed by Martin O’Donnell for a
multi-billion dollar successful enterprise. What set of music
pieces do the symphony orchestra use as their repertoire?
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32. Prelims 12: Answer
The Gamer Symphony
Orchestra play music
composed for / from Video
Games.
That was the main theme from
the Halo series

33. Prelims 13
The child actress who played young Meena Kumari in a classic
from the ‘50s was the hostess / presenter of one of the longest
running (1972 – 1994) and popular TV shows on Doordarshan.
Name the show and the presenter.
(No Part Points)
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34. Prelims 13: Answer
Phool Khile Hain Gulshan
Gulshan with Tabassum

35. Prelims 14
A 2003 much acclaimed indie film showcased the talent of this
actor. In Season 1 of a 2011 TV show, amidst an ensemble cast, he
was the only one to win an Emmy for acting. Name the character
he plays in that show whose Season 2 started airing this April.
Note: Full Name Required
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36. Prelims 14: Answer
Tyrion Lannister in A Game of
Thrones played by Peter
Dinklage who suffers from
achondoplastic dwarfism

37. Prelims 15
A dry question for a change. Sometime in 1956-7, Abrar Alvi and
his friends were visiting the red light area in Bombay where they
met this girl with whom they spent the evening. On leaving, the
girl thanked them while crying softly. She said that it was the
first time that she had been treated with such respect, in a place
where she heard only abuses. What was the name of the girl?

38. Prelims 15: Answer
Gulabo. The name and her
words were later used in
Pyaasa for Waheeda’s character.

39. Prelims 16
On September 17, 1978 this TV movie, originally a pilot and the
first episode of a series, was broadcast in its entirety on ABC.
Midway through the show, it was interrupted to announce and
telecast the signing of the Camp David accord. The show
resumed after that. Name the episode / show which has had
various sequel, prequel and re-imagined seasons over the last 30
years with the next season currently under production?

40. Prelims 16
On September 17, 1978 this TV movie, originally a pilot and the
first episode of a series, was broadcast in its entirety on ABC.
Midway through the show, it was interrupted to announce and
telecast the signing of the Camp David accord. The show
resumed after that. Name the episode / show which has had
various sequel, prequel and re-imagined seasons over the last 30
years with the next season currently under production?

41. Prelims 16: Answer
Battlestar Galactica: The Saga
of a Star World.
The 2012 prequel that is under
production is Battlestar
Galactica: Blood and Chrome.

42. Prelims 17
The original ship was an ex-Royal Navy minesweeper. Therefore
for this 2004 parody (or tribute maybe?) film, the director got
another ex-Royal Navy minesweeper and named it after this
singer who was the ‚King of ____‛. Name the two ships?
Note: No Part Points
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43. Prelims 17: Answer
Calypso (Jacques Cousteau) and Belafonte (Steve Zissou)

44. Prelims 18
On the band’s website they say that their music can be called
‚Confused Pop‛ as it has everything - pop vocals, bluesy
guitar, funk bass, progressive drums and electronica. Name this
young band based in Delhi, though their name may suggest
otherwise?
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45. Prelims 18: Answer
Faridkot

46. Prelims 19
Name the couple. The painting is done by the lady.
No Part Points

47. Prelims 19
Name the couple. The painting is done by the lady.
No Part Points

48. Prelims 19: Answer
Frida Kahlo and Diego
Rivera.

49. Prelims 20
This classic Doordarshan serial directed by Amol Palekar which
saw the introduction of the two Patwardhan sisters and Palekar’s
daughter is an adaptation of which 19th century American
novel?
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50. Prelims 20: Answer
Little Women by Louisa M
Alcott

51. Prelims 21
This painting by Johan Zoffany was done over 7 years and
includes many objects and people whom the painter interacted
with in this period. Name the painting or give the exact
location depicted in the painting.

52. Prelims 21
This painting by Johan Zoffany was done over 7 years and
includes many objects and people whom the painter interacted
with in this period. Name the painting or give the exact
location depicted in the painting.

53. Prelims 21: Answer
The Tribune of the Uffizi (La
Tribuna degli Uffizi)

54. Prelims 22
After a few years of moderate and polite reviews, his 2012 album
received extremely favourable critical acclaim. Ten songs written
over two decades, they pay homage to his father and the singer
himself says, ‚I recognise that I am in the family business‛. Name
him and his father.
No Part Points
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55. Prelims 22: Answer
Leonard and Adam Cohen.

56. Prelims 23
Miss Piggy, Fossie Bear, the Cookie Monster, three characters, the
same voice artist it is. Who?
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57. Prelims 23: Answer
Frank Oz. The puppet master
and voice of Yoda, Fossie
Bear, Miss Piggy and the
Cookie Monster, he was.
Kermit the Frog was Jim
Henson and the Great Gonzo
was performed by Dave Goelz

58. Prelims 24
Jan 2012, Slashfilm blog published the first official photograph
from the production sets of Sam Mendes’ latest film. The
film, postponed for two years because of MGM’s filing for
bankruptcy in 2010, is slated to be released in October this year.
Name the film?

59. Prelims 24
Jan, 2012, Slashfilm blog published the first official photograph
from the production sets of Sam Mendes’ latest film. The
film, postponed for two years because of MGM’s filing for
bankruptcy in 2010, is slated to be released in October this year.
Name the film?

60. Prelims 24
Jan, 2012, Slashfilm blog published the first official photograph
from the production sets of Sam Mendes’ latest film. The
film, postponed for two years because of MGM’s filing for
bankruptcy in 2010, is slated to be released in October this year.
Name the film?

61. Prelims 24: Answer
Skyfall. Bond film #23

62. Prelims 25
 1960 Jacques _______ + Don Walsh, 10,916, spent 20 minutes;
 1995 Kaiko (Japan), 10,911;
 2009 Neurus, 10,902;
 2012 _____ _______, third human ever.
Give all the blanks.
Part points will be given.

63. Prelims 25: Answer
Jacques Piccard and James
Cameron. Diving in the
Mariana Trench

64. Prelims 26
WTF Art History, (a blog for everyone in art history who has ever
asked WTF when viewing any artwork), says this painting by
Flemish painter Baron Ensor is the greatest ever depicting which
Biblical festival?

65. Prelims 26
WTF Art History, (a blog for everyone in art history who has ever
asked WTF when viewing any artwork), says this painting by
Flemish painter Baron Ensor is the greatest ever depicting which
Biblical festival?

66. Prelims 26: Answer
Mardi Gras. The painting is
called Christ’s Entry into
Brussels

67. Prelims 27
Shortest question of the prelims. Identify the dude?

68. Prelims 27
Shortest question of the prelims. Identify the dude?

69. Prelims 27: Answer
Woody Allen

70. Prelims 28
This poster by Gav Aung Thai who runs his own blog called Zen
Pencils is an illustration based on a famous quote by which
philosopher who started the first institution for higher learning
in the western world?

71. Prelims 28
This poster by Gav Aung Thai who runs his own blog called Zen
Pencils is an illustration based on a famous quote by which
philosopher who started the first institution for higher learning
in the western world?

72. Prelims 28: Answer
Plato

73. Prelims 29
Among the fans, there was much controversy when Disney
released their film in 1994. There were claims that much of the
artistic styling including certain scenes were taken from this
manga / anime series originally called Jungle Emperor from the
1960s. Name the creator of this series?
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74. Prelims 29: Answer
Osamu Tezuka, creator of Jungle Emperor / Kimba the White Lion
series

75. Prelims 30
Remember those nice relational problems in CAT. Here’s one.
The accompanying visual gives you a pair of relations. Just
complete the missing pair.

76. Prelims 30
Remember those nice relational problems in CAT. Here’s one.
The accompanying visual gives you a pair of relations. Just
complete the missing pair.

77. Prelims 30
Remember those nice relational problems in CAT. Here’s one.
The accompanying visual gives you a pair of relations. Just
?
complete the missing pair.

78. Prelims 30: Answer
2012 Dadasaheb Phalke Award
winner Soumitra Chatterjee
The equivalent roles in The
Prisoner of Zenda (1937) /
Jhinder Bondi (1961)

79. And the finalists are…