Friday Night Blockbuster 2024 - Online MELA Quiz, Jigisha 3.0

FRIDAY NIGHT
An Online MELA Quiz
JIGISHA
3rdEdition
PRESENTS

1) In 1929, during British rule in Bengal, a Bengali merchant
named Gour Mohan Dutta created a product using simple
ingredients like Boric Acid, Zinc Oxide, and Lanolin. His
wife, Kamala, would stay up late at night making the
product by hand and filling small tin pots, which they sold
at Dutta's shop in Burrabazar. The product quickly
became popular and was seen as a symbol of Indian self-
reliance during the British Raj. Despite facing many
competitors after India's independence, it is still being
made today and remains well-known in Bengali culture.
Can you guess what the product is?

2) A Japanese footballer was praised by coaches as the
best player in the I-League in 2011. He played for top
clubs in India, such as Dempo and East Bengal, and also
had stints in Thailand, Singapore, and Japan. While
playing in India, he learned cobbling skills in Kolkata
and Goa, which later helped him become a cobbler
after retiring. He started fixing broken shoes and
sending them to underprivileged children in India and
other countries. In 2016, FIFA made a documentary
about his work.
Can you identify this man?

3) A Japanese Manga series created by Osamu Tezuka in
1952 tells the story of an android boy with human emotions,
built by a scientist named Umataro Tenma after losing his
son, Tobio. This series has left a significant legacy
worldwide, influencing many writers. One such writer,
Naoki Urasawa, was inspired by Tezuka's work and adapted
his The Greatest Robot on Earth storyline arc into a dark
murder mystery, which featured characters from the above
mentioned series. This new adaptation was published from
2003 to 2009 and recently had an anime adaptation on
Netflix.
What is the name of this latter series?

PLUTO
(ASTRO BOY IS
THE ORIGINAL
SERIES)

4) A particular mask has become an iconic symbol
for many anti-establishment protests around the
world after its appearance in the comic V for
Vendetta by Alan Moore and its 2005 live-action
adaptation. Currently, a famous online hacktivist
group also uses it as a symbol. The person whose
face is depicted in the mask was involved in the
infamous Gunpowder Plot of 1605.
Name the person.

5) András István Arató, a retired electrical engineer
from Hungary, also works as a model. After retiring, he
spent five years as a DJ for a local radio station and was
chosen as the face of Coca-Cola in Hungary in 2019. He
began blogging about his life and travels, and for fun,
started visiting far-off countries like Turkey and Russia.
A particular facial expression in some of the photos
from his blogs went viral, turning him into an internet
meme. You’ve likely seen this meme while browsing
online.
Which meme are we talking about?

6) A popular heavy metal band from California, formed
in 1999 by childhood friends, is known as a pioneer in the
New Wave of American Heavy Metal. Sadly, in 2009, the
band's drummer, who also served as a background
vocalist, passed away. The group released an album in
2010 dedicated to their late friend, marking their first to
top the Billboard 200. Fans of the Call of Duty video
game franchise might recognize their songs from the
games.
What are the names of the drummer and the album
dedicated to him?

JIMMY “THE REV” SULLIVAN,
NIGHTMARE BY A7X

7) Many years ago, the rulers of two kingdoms agreed
to exchange their sons as a diplomatic gesture to end
their long-standing techno-cosmic war. While one
child grew up in a peaceful environment and
eventually became one of the greatest New Gods, the
other spent his childhood in constant fear of death.
This fear drove him to develop exceptional escape
skills, earning him the title of the greatest escape
artist the universe has ever known.
Who is this well-known escape artist from the DC
Universe?

8) In 2013, Dong Nguyen, a Vietnamese video game developer
and programmer, created a mobile game that unexpectedly
became a huge success in 2014, quickly becoming the most
downloaded free game on the App Store. Despite its popularity,
the game received poor critical reviews, with some critics
accusing it of using graphics that were strikingly similar to those
from Mario games. Later that year, Nguyen expressed guilt over
the game's addictive nature and the excessive time people spent
playing it, leading him to remove it from both the Play Store and
App Store. This sparked a surge in illegal copies being sold online
at high prices, and the Play Store became inundated with
numerous imitations of the game.
Can you identify the game?

9) Suraj Cherukat, originally from Malappuram,
Kerala, spent much of his childhood in Houston,
Texas, where his father worked for an oil company.
He later returned to India to pursue a degree in
Business Administration. After interning at Goldman
Sachs, he worked as an Operations Analyst there for
over a year. Recently, he has gained widespread
attention both in India and internationally for a
completely different reason.
What is the name by which he is now popularly
known?

10) Iris is a 1998 song by the American alternative
rock band Goo Goo Dolls. It was written for the
soundtrack of the film City of Angels, despite there
being no character named Iris in the movie and the
word Iris never appearing in the lyrics. The song was
both a critical and commercial hit at the time of its
release, but it unexpectedly reappeared on the
Billboard charts in 2024, gaining a significant
number of plays on YouTube and Spotify.
What caused this resurgence?

THE SONG WAS FEATURED IN
DEADPOOL & WOLVERINE.

11) This actor began his career with the short film
Multi-Facial and gained widespread recognition with
a supporting role in the Academy Award-winning
film Saving Private Ryan. He has since become one
of Hollywood's most bankable stars and the lead
protagonist in one of the biggest movie franchises of
all time. Over the years, he has also become a
massive meme sensation on the internet, largely due
to a recurring theme in many of his movies.
What is his real name?

12) Arne Cheyenne Johnson was convicted of first-degree
manslaughter for the murder of his landlord on November
24, 1981. During the trial, Johnson's lawyer put forward an
unusual defense, which the judge dismissed as
unprovable and therefore inadmissible in court. Johnson
was found guilty and sentenced to 20 years in prison, but
he served only five years. Since then, this peculiar case has
gained significant popularity in pop culture and is widely
known by a specific name, related to Johnson's bizarre
story.
What is the name of this case, which you might have
heard of while watching a 2021 horror flick?

13) Launched globally on April 17, 2020, under the
leadership of John Evans, the Vice-President of
Product Design at a specific organization, this
initiative aimed to help people feel a bit more
connected during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
The parent company promoted its release with the
tagline Can I get a hug? However, it quickly became
the target of memes across social media.
What is being referred to here?

14) This popular comic character made his debut in the
King Features comic strip Thimble Theatre on January 17,
1929. In 1933, cartoon shorts featuring him were
distributed by Paramount Pictures. He quickly rose to
fame and became one of the first comic characters to
have his own statue, which was erected in Crystal City,
Texas, in 1937. Over the years, his story has been adapted
into animations, live-action movies, and a wide range of
merchandise. In 2002, TV Guide ranked him number 20 on
its list of the 50 Greatest Cartoon Characters of All Time.
Who is this comic character?

15) Around 1010, nearly 500 years
before Columbus discovered
America, an Icelandic explorer
attempted to follow Leif Eriksson's
path to Vinland, a region of coastal
North America explored by Vikings
during a brief effort to establish a
permanent settlement. His
journeys are well-documented in
various Icelandic texts, and he
remains a prominent figure in
popular culture today.
Can you identify the man whose
statue is shown in the picture?

16) In Indian mythology, this individual was the
incarnation (Avatar) of the Sudarshan Chakra. He
ruled the universe from his capital city, Mahishmati,
and was known for having a thousand hands. He
famously defeated a young Raavan and killed Lord
Parshuram, who was later revived by Lord Shiva and
granted immortality. It is said that in his final
moments, he was absorbed into a Shivling, which is
now enshrined in the Rajarajeshwar Temple in
Maheshwar.
Who is this mythical figure?

17) One of India's greatest superstars made his debut in a
film that became the country's first official Oscar entry in
1967. His accolades include 4 BFJA Awards, 5 Filmfare
Awards, and a posthumous Padma Bhushan, India's third-
highest civilian honor. Just a few months before his death
in 2012, he became the brand ambassador for a certain
company and appeared in a commercial where he said,
Hawa badal sakti hai, par fans humesha mere rahenge.
Mere fans mujhse koi nehi chhin sakta.
Can you identify the company that aired this commercial?

HAVELLS (ACTOR - RAJESH KHANNA)

18) Johnnie Walker, a Scottish Scotch whisky brand owned
by the London-based multinational Diageo, occasionally
releases limited-edition whiskies. In 2018, they created a
special edition in collaboration with a television network,
inspired by one of its most popular TV shows as it
approached its final season.
What is the TV show and the name of this limited-edition
whisky?
Hint: A prequel series of this TV show is still airing.

GAME OF THRONES, WHITE WALKER
BY JOHNNIE WALKER

19) Mandakini’s waterfall scene in Raj Kapoor’s
1985 hit Ram Teri Ganga Maili has become one of
the most talked about scenes of Bollywood.
Located in the Bhagirathi Valley in Uttarakhand,
the waterfall was originally known by another
name. After the film’s success, its name was
changed to Mandakini Falls, and it is now one of
the top tourist destinations in the valley.
What was the name of the waterfall before this
event?

20) Cult of Personality, the opening track from
Living Colour's debut album Vivid (1988), is notable
for referencing several prominent political figures,
including Malcolm X, J. F. Kennedy, Franklin D.
Roosevelt, Benito Mussolini, Joseph Stalin, and
Mahatma Gandhi. It won multiple awards,
including the Grammy Award for Best Hard Rock
Performance, and is considered one of the
greatest hard rock songs ever.
Why is this song famous among the fans of
combat sports?

CM PUNK USED THIS SONG AS HIS ENTRANCE
MUSIC ACROSS WWE, UFC, AEW AND ROH.

21) The Hugo Award, regarded as the most
prestigious honor in Science Fiction since
1955, recognizes excellence across various
categories including writing, editing, novels,
and fanzines. In 2021, the award introduced
a new category for Best Video Game.
Which game won this award in 2024?

22) Ali Ahmed Aslam, a Pakistani-Scottish chef who passed
away in December 2022 at age 77 due to septic shock and
organ failure, was the owner of Shish Mahal Restaurant in
Glasgow since 1964. He is credited with creating Britain's
Favorite Curry by improvising a sauce from condensed tomato
soup, yogurt, cream, and spices at his restaurant. Despite his
efforts, his campaign to have the dish granted Protected
Designation of Origin (PDO) status by the European Union did
not succeed.
What is the name of this popular dish, that all non-vegetarians
have enjoyed at some point of time?

23) Daniel Defoe’s Robinson Crusoe tells the tale of a
shipwreck survivor who is stranded alone on a
deserted island and manages to survive
independently. Inspired by this story, Johann David
Wyss wrote a novel in 1812 featuring a whole family
surviving a shipwreck and establishing a settlement
on an island. This novel became the most renowned
among those inspired by Robinson Crusoe.
What is the name of this story?

24) The idea of a masked vigilante has been a prominent theme in
popular culture for a long time. Icons like Zorro, The Phantom,
Doctor Syn, and Batman are some of the most notable masked
heroes from the early to mid-20th century. However, it's often said
that these characters were inspired by the original masked hero,
Sir Percy Blakeney, who first appeared in a 1905 story by Baroness
Emmuska Orczy. This character led a double life as a wealthy,
seemingly foolish Englishman in public and a masked swordsman
in private, rescuing people from the guillotine during the French
Reign of Terror.
What is the name of the story, which is also the name of the
character's vigilante alter-ego?

25) Written in the 1800s
as part of a competition
to see who could craft
the best horror story,
this novel is often
thought to have been
influenced by the
author's personal
experience of losing
their young children. The
novel's first page is
included.
Identify its title and
author.

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