Movies
Farhan, Raju, and Chatur go on a road trip to find their long lost friend Rancho in this 2009 comedy starring Aamir Khan
What is 3 idiots?
Although Shah Jahan is most famous for creating the Taj Mahal, he was also the first Mughal Emperor to move the capital back to this historic city
What is Delhi?
He's less known for it, but this legendary figure of Indian independence also spent time in South Africa fighting for civil rights
Who is Gandhi?
About a week after Dia de los Muertos, it's the biggest and coolest holiday ever with fireworks and good food
What is Diwali?
Raj falls in love with Simran on a trip through Europe- there was plenty of time for their romance to bloom in this 3 hour film starring Shah Rukh Khan
What is Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge(DDLJ)?
Varanasi sits on the banks of this river- the longest one in India
What is the Ganga(Ganges)?
This colorful holiday occurs in March and is so globally iconic that the Middle School celebrates it
What is Holi?
This word for the ten incarnations of Vishnu became the title of a blockbuster movie series from James Cameron
What is avatar?
No, it's not named for the sound a seal makes...but this 2022 film did take home Best Original Song at the Oscars for "Naatu Naatu", making it the only Indian film to win that category
What is RRR?
This place in the Andaman Islands became internationally famous after the Indian government began forbidding any outside visitors- the primitive tribal people who live there will kill you if you land on the island anyway
What is North Sentinel Island?
Along with Rihanna, Justin Bieber, and Katy Perry, this singer of "Despacito" performed at the $300 million wedding of Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant
Who is Luis Fonsi?
In 2023, India passed this country to become the most populous country in the world- and its president Xi wasn't happy
What is China?
This question says it's for 300 points, but in reality, it's three 100 point questions: for 100 points each, name the three members of the Holy Trinity that make up mainstream Hinduism, also known as the Creator, the preserver, and the Destroyer
Who are Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva?
In 2022, Netflix released Laal Singh Chaddha, a Bollywood remake of this classic American film where life is like a box of chocolates
What is Forrest Gump?
This state's capital city is Mumbai, India's largest financial hub and most populous city
What is Maharashtra?
Who is Narendra Modi?
Much of Hindu scripture is written in this language that originated in India but has been shown to be the root of languages spoken as far away as New Guinea and Kazakhstan
What is Sanskrit?
The 1975 movie Sholay launched the career of this Bollywood star who would go on to star in over 200 movies- and become Time Magazine's Man of the Millenium
Who is Amitabh Bachchan?
Rabindranath Tagore wrote India's national anthem, and he also wrote the national anthem of this neighboring country that gained independence in 1971
What is Bangladesh?
He founded the Maurya Empire in 320 BCE- but at Seven Hills, he's better known as a two-time champion of the freshman Tournament of Greatness
Who is Chandragupta?
Most depictions of the god Vishnu show him holding this iconic weapon, which track runners might be familiar with
What is a chakra or discus?