Question

Arrange the following films in according to their year of release.
A. Baajirao Mastani
B. Devdaas (Shahruk Khan)
C. Gadar (Ek Prem Katha)
D. Dil to Pagal hai
E. Shatranj Ke Khiladi
Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

• A. A, B, C, D, E
• B. E, D, C, B, A
• C. B, C, D, E, A
• D. D, C, B, A, E

Hint:

Satyajit Ray's historical masterpiece *Shatranj Ke Khiladi* belongs to the 1970s classic era, placing it first, while *Baajirao Mastani* is a modern-era spectacle.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

Concept: Tracking the historical release timeline of benchmark Indian films reflects structural shifts in style, music, and cinematic presentation.

Step 1: Identifying the specific release years.

• Shatranj Ke Khiladi: Directed by Satyajit Ray, released in 1977.
• Dil To Pagal Hai: Directed by Yash Chopra, released in 1997.
• Gadar (Ek Prem Katha): Directed by Anil Sharma, released in 2001.
• Devdaas (Shah Rukh Khan version): Directed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali, released in 2002.
• Baajirao Mastani: Directed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali, released in 2015. Arranging these from the earliest to the most recent release year gives the exact sequence E-D-C-B-A.