UPSC Prelims 2006 Q115: Current Affairs – Awards & Honours
Who among the following directed the film chosen as India’s official entry for the year 2006
Academy Awards?
- (a) Adoor Gopalakrishnan
- (b) Amol Palekar
- (c) Sanjay Leela Bhansali
- (d) Kunal Kohli
Answer: (b) Amol Palekar
Explanation
India's official entry for the 2006 Academy Awards
| Director | Connection |
|---|---|
| Adoor Gopalakrishnan | Malayalam film-maker, not the director of this entry |
| Amol Palekar | Directed *Paheli* (2005), India's official entry for the 2006 Oscars |
| Sanjay Leela Bhansali | Directed *Black*, not the official entry |
| Kunal Kohli | Directed *Hum Tum*, not the official entry |
The film chosen as India's official entry for the 2006 Academy Awards was *Paheli*, directed by Amol Palekar.
Answer: (b) Amol Palekar.
Why each option is right or wrong
- (a) Incorrect. Adoor Gopalakrishnan did not direct the 2006 official entry.
- (b) CORRECT. Amol Palekar directed Paheli, India's entry for the 2006 Academy Awards.
- (c) Incorrect. Sanjay Leela Bhansali's film was not chosen as the official entry.
- (d) Incorrect. Kunal Kohli's film was not chosen as the official entry.
Key point
Amol Palekar directed Paheli, India's official entry for the 2006 Academy Awards.
Remember
India's 2006 Oscar entry was Paheli, directed by Amol Palekar.
Common mistakes
- Choosing Bhansali because of the acclaim for his film *Black*.
- Confusing the 2006 entry year with the 2007 entry, *Rang De Basanti*.
- Not recalling that Palekar is also an actor turned director.
Exam tip
Oscar entries: 2006 - Paheli (Amol Palekar); 2007 - Rang De Basanti; 2002 - Lagaan.
Sources
- Film Federation of India — India's official entry for the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film, 2006 (Paheli)
- Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences — The 78th Academy Awards (2006): Foreign Language Film submissions