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A quiz on the works of legendary film-maker Martin Scorsese who turns 82 on November 17
Q: About which legend did Scorsese once remark “I have admired his films for many years and for me he is the filmic voice of India, speaking for the people of all classes on the country...”
A: Satyajit Ray. It is said he was a prime mover for nominating Ray for an honorary Oscar.
Q: Which Rolling Stones number has featured in Scorsese’s ‘Goodfellas‘, ‘Casino’ and ‘The Departed’?
A: ‘Gimme Shelter’
Q: With 10 Oscar nominations for Best Director, he is the most-nominated living director but has won only one Best Director statuette. For which film?
A: ‘The Departed’
Q: Scorsese’s ‘Taxi Driver’ is said to have formed part of the delusional fantasy of one John Hinckley. For what act did Hinckley make the global headlines in 1981?
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A quiz on the works of legendary film-maker Martin Scorsese who turns 82 on November 17