- 11:51:07: Q1) Alright - Identify the film, name the dir too http://bit.ly/g4uvQW
- 11:53:26: A1: District 9, Neil Blomkamp. Points for @pifactor @sumitpurohit and @adityamorarka
- 11:54:12: Q2) Identify this film http://bit.ly/fYHhKZ
- 11:56:10: A2: Titan A.E. Most of you got it right, but points for @kcgadiyar, @unnamedentity and @adityamorarka. Well done
- 11:56:59: Q3) Identify this film http://bit.ly/gaTCC5
- 11:59:06: Just one correct entry so far. I can't believe no one has seen this magnificent B-movie :)
- 12:01:03: A3: Deep Rising. Only @sandsekh and @ghantaguy score points. Everyone else, watch the film asap!
- 12:02:09: Q4) Easiest one of the lot - Identify this film http://bit.ly/faWIqe
- 12:05:22: Ok just two complete entries so far. Closing in half a minute
- 12:05:40: A4: The Matrix Reloaded. @sandsekh @adityamorarka @arkadev score points. No points for those who answered just 'Matrix' :)
- 12:06:30: Q5) Name this film http://bit.ly/eA9Ohc
- 12:08:40: A5: The Box. Point$$ for @adityamorarka, @gentlemanKay and @kshira_saagar. Well spotted, lads.
- 12:09:21: Final qn of the Twitpic suite -> Q6) Identify this film, also name the director http://bit.ly/e0sAk4
- 12:11:34: A6: Tron! Dir by Steven Lisberger. Points for @unnamedentity, @adityamorarka and @pifactor.
- 12:12:37: We now come to Round 2. It gets a bit tougher.
- 12:13:17: @kshira_saagar nope sorry :)
- 12:13:55: Q7) Which director made use of ‘stitching scenes’ together to create some incredible long shots in his sci fi film? Also name this film
- 12:15:59: Hint: Its not '2001' :)
- 12:18:07: A7: Alfonso Cuaron for ‘Children of Men’. Excellent stuff from @pifactor, @sandsekh and @achals.
- 12:19:22: Q8) A major Football star was once considered for an iconic sci fi character. Name this character, and the Football player.
- 12:23:28: Whatay... no correct answers as of now... hint: this (infamous) Football star had his likeness on the comic books based on the film.
- 12:24:59: ALRIGHT - someone has just sent in the right answer. Closing in 45 sec
- 12:26:44: A8: OJ Simpson for ‘The Terminator’. Only @sandsekh gets it right - who also has jumped to the lead ahead of @adityamorarka
- 12:27:00: Final round – we now come to the Tron suite.
- 12:28:14: Q10) In the upcoming Tron: Legacy, how many years have passed since Kevin Flynn (played by Jeff Bridges) has been missing?
- 12:30:03: A10: 20 years. Points for @pifactor, @tezeshwar and @kcgadiyar.
- 12:31:11: Q11) --> http://pastebin.com/2xKguN21
- 12:34:12: A10: Bit. Points for @pifactor @adityamorarka and @tezeshwar
- 12:35:02: Slight mistake in numbering - anyways - REBUS: Q11) Name the film http://bit.ly/fgQknn
- 12:37:11: A11: Eye Rowboat - I, Robot. @adityamorarka, @pifactor and @rahultheinvader score points. Well done
- 12:38:00: Q12) What is the name of the company that Tron's Kevin Flynn (played by Jeff Bridges) used to run?
- 12:40:35: A12: ENCOM. Everyone got it, but first to answer were @adityamorarka, @pifactor and @rahultheinvader.
- 12:41:16: Note: @pifactor leads with 105 pts, @adityamorarka has 100, @sandsekh hs 70. Three more qns to go.
- 12:42:11: Q13) Who is the famous cartoon character that appears in the original Tron? Bonus 5 points if you tell me WHERE he appears :)
- 12:45:15: No its not Mario. No right answers so far. Google, IMDB, Wiki?
- 12:46:52: A13: Mickey Mouse -he appears in the solar sailor scene. Cracked by @pifactor @adityamorarka and @sandsekh. However @pifactor gets bonus pts
- 12:48:03: Q14) Why is the TRON videogame a standout amongst all the video games that are based on Hollywood films?
- 12:50:27: Just the one correct entry so far. Closing in a min.
- 12:51:58: A14: The Tron videogame became so popular that it made more money than the film itself, becoming the first and only game to do so.
- 12:52:16: A14: was cracked brilliantly by @pifactor and @ameyc
- 12:53:27: Q15) FINAL QN - Name the chief villain of Tron Legacy!
- 12:56:15: A15: CLU. @pifactor and @adityamorarka get it (as expected)
- 12:56:51: .@tezeshwar also got the right answer for the previous question - 10 points for him.
- 12:57:17: That’s the end of the quiz. Winners will be declared in a min. Take a deep breath.
- 12:58:32: And the winners are – @pifactor with a stunning 170 pts, @adityamorarka with120 pts, and @sandsekh with 75 pts! Well done!
- 12:58:47: Congrats, winners! Each of you win couple passes to the snazzy TRON 3D Electronic parties, courtesy of the lovely folks over at @tronindia!
- 13:00:35: If you’d like to mingle w/ more TRON fans, or want additional info on d film, then head over to the official FB page http://on.fb.me/hD337N
- 13:01:36: Alrighty then, this is @mihirfadnavis wishing y'all a bonne nuit. Shalom.
- 13:03:25: All right then, this is @upperstall. Moving from TRON to Guru Dutt in 4 minutes... Everyone here?
- 13:05:58: @neetakolhatkar questions by @karanbali, put together by @krnx, conducted by @upperstall
- 13:07:02: Okay, starting with a couple of easy questions. Regular scoring 5 - 3 - 1 for first three right answers.
- 13:07:53: Q1 What was the name of the Telugu film in which Guru Dutt saw Waheeda Rehman’s ‘item number’ before he decided to bring her to Bombay?
- 13:10:04: Answers are in, closing question now.
- 13:11:43: A1. Rojulu Marayi (1955). @p1j - 5, @SumitPurohit - 3, @neetakolhatkar - 1
- 13:12:17: @artidani ah ha... will keep it in mind.
- 13:13:38: Q2 Which is the only Guru Dutt film that has a song in color?
- 13:15:42: Closing question. Easy peasy huh?
- 13:16:19: A2. Chaudhvi ka Chand (1960) – the title song
- 13:17:16: @parthajha - 5, @p1j - 3, @amit_das - 1 are the quickest.
- 13:17:36: . @parthajha - 5, @p1j - 3, @amit_das - 1 are the quickest.
- 13:18:38: Q3. Who was Guru Dutt’s teacher at Uday Shankar’s dance school in Almora and also a choreographer in two of his films?
- 13:20:48: The answer is indeed Zohra Sehgal. @p1j - 5, @amit_das - 3, @artidani - 1
- 13:22:12: Q4. Guru Dutt was going to launch Geeta Dutt as the leading lady in a Bengali film, which got shelved later. Name the film.
- 13:24:17: Okay, closing question ... now.
- 13:25:44: A4 is Gauri. @p1j was guessing but still got 5, @ritesh_bd - 3, @parthajha - 1
- 13:26:29: Now for some not-so-google-friendly questions…
- 13:27:20: Q5. Name the film this song was in and say what’s interesting about it. http://bit.ly/eVEiih
- 13:30:28: @neetakolhatkar ummm, getting correct answers, so I guess it is. Refresh?
- 13:32:08: Right, the closing question.
- 13:32:37: A5. Pyaasa (1957). It was picturised on Waheeda Rehman and deleted after a week of release.
- 13:35:10: Going to give this to @UnnamedEntity - 5, @MehMitali - 3, @p1j - 1. Looking for 'deleted'
- 13:36:25: You can watch it here later: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=71yff4Dbz_Q
- 13:37:35: Q6. Guru Dutt first wrote the story of Pyaasa in 1947-8. What was the title of the film then?
- 13:40:10: aaand closing question now.
- 13:41:35: A6 Kashmakash. @amit_das - 5, @p1j - 3, @1vani - 1
- 13:42:57: Q7. What is the Guru Dutt connection with this song? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q7SCrsnAv7A
- 13:47:08: Not so easy now, eh? @p1j has answered it twice. Closing question. Only he gets 5 points.
- 13:47:20: A7 it was recorded for Sahib Bibi aur Ghulam as Sahil ki Taraf Kashti Le Chal, but GD chose not to use it and Hemant Kumar used it later.
- 13:48:55: okay, will also give @MehMitali a point.
- 13:49:36: Q8. What’s the connection between Guru Dutt, Moni Bhattacharjee, and Raj N Sippy?
- 13:51:24: No one has it yet... try googling. Separately.
- 13:53:42: Only one right answer so far... will wait another minute.
- 13:55:21: A8. All three directed a film called Baazi (1951) (1968) (1984). @MehMitali gets 5.
- 13:56:07: @p1j yes 2 of them did make a 'Jaal', but Sippy did not.
- 13:57:34: Q9. Name the film this image is from http://bit.ly/dQEd25 (Bonus for extra info /trivia)
- 14:01:01: Since no one has got it... here's a clue: one of the heroine was Tanuja.
- 14:03:29: Okay. Closing. Going to give @p1j all 9 points.
- 14:03:58: A9. Baharein Phir Bhi Aayengi. GD was starring & producing but died during its making. It was re-made with Dharmendra playing GD's role.
- 14:05:04: Okay, final question for the evening coming up. It's another toughie.
- 14:05:22: Q10. Which two New Theatres’ films has Guru Dutt paid homage to in Kaagaz ke Phool?
- 14:07:59: @amit_das since you did actually make it before the close registered, will give you a point.
- 14:09:44: Clue to Q10. One of the films is a Debaki Bose masterpiece.
- 14:12:38: Clue 2 to Q10 - The Debaki Bose film starred Kanan Devi. (Name both films in final answer please)
- 14:14:54: Ok. closing question and quiz. @p1j - 5 and @amit_das - 3.
- 14:15:10: A10. Devdas (1935) (the film being made in KkP is Devdas) and Vidyapati (1937) (there is a huge hoarding of Vidyapati shown in KkP)
- 14:16:19: Alright a minute or two to calculate points, though of course we all realize this was more like Mastermind session with @p1j.
- 14:19:04: The winners are @p1j with 40 points, @amit_das with 13 points and @MehMitali with 9 points.
- 14:20:43: @p1j nice... very possible.
- 14:22:21: So that's it. This is @upperstall signing off this kweezzz. Sure, we'll be back with more serious Indian cinema theme quizzes soon. Cheers!
- 14:23:15: RT @atlasdanced: Folks, I'm conducting a @kweezzz on Books tomorrow - 9PM IST. Do participate and showoff.
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