Home » General Knowledge » Books and Authors

Television & culture: Identify the director of the Channel 4 serial "Tandoori Nights". Full question: Who directed the well-known TV serial "Tandoori Nights", featuring rival Indian restaurants in London? Choose the correct option.

Difficulty: Easy

Jon Amiel
Shyam Benegal
Ramesh Sippy
Shekhar Kapur
Govind Nihalani

Correct Answer: Jon Amiel

Explanation:

Given

Serial: Tandoori Nights (Channel 4, UK).

Fact
The series was directed by Jon Amiel and written by Farrukh Dhondy; it aired 1985–1987.

Why others are incorrect
The other directors are renowned in Indian cinema/TV but did not direct this British series.

Final Answer
Jon Amiel.

← Previous Question Next Question→

More Questions from Books and Authors

Author nationality: Identify George Bernard Shaw's national origin. Full question: George Bernard Shaw, the great dramatist and Nobel laureate, was by nationality which of the following? Choose the correct option.
Indian political memoir: Identify the author of "My Frozen Turbulence in Kashmir". Full question: Who wrote the book "My Frozen Turbulence in Kashmir", a firsthand account of governance and conflict in Jammu & Kashmir? Choose the correct option.
American literature: Identify the author of "The Adventures of Tom Sawyer". Full question: Who is the author of the classic novel commonly known as "Tom Sawyer"? Choose the correct option.
Indian English non-fiction: Identify the author of "A Voice for Freedom". Full question: "A Voice for Freedom" is a book written by which Indian author known for political commentary? Choose the correct option.
English poetry: Attribute the line "Nature never did betray the heart that loved her". Full question: The famous quotation "Nature never did betray the heart that loved her" appears in which poet's work? Choose the correct option.
Indian documentary/TV: Identify the producer–director of the television serial "India's Rajiv". Select the correct name of the person who both produced and directed this biographical series on Rajiv Gandhi.
Famous literary line: Who wrote "A thing of beauty is a joy forever"? Identify the correct poet who authored this celebrated opening line from a longer poem.
Media & biography: The Channel 4 documentary "Hell's Angel" was based on which public figure? Context: The film offered a critical investigation and stirred major controversy upon broadcast. Choose the correct subject.
Media business GK: Identify the owner historically associated with STAR TV (Satellite Television Asian Region). Context: General-knowledge convention attributes ownership in the 1990s–2000s era. Choose the correct name.
World literature: Who wrote the epic novel "War and Peace"? Select the correct Russian author of this classic work.

Discussion & Comments

No comments yet. Be the first to comment!

Join Discussion