Old School Bollywood
The song "Pyaar Kiya To Darna Kya" from the film "Mughal-e-Azam" was sung by which two legendary playback singers?
Lata Mangeshkar and Mohammed Rafi
Who goes by the pet name of Bebo?
Kareena Kapoor
Which epic poem describes the life and deeds of the prince Rama and his wife Sita, and is attributed to the sage Valmiki?
The Ramayana
In "Sholay", what was the name of Basanti's horse?
Dhano
The Taj Mahal, one of the Seven Wonders of the World, was built by which Mughal emperor in memory of his wife Mumtaz Mahal?
Shah Jahan
Which river is considered the holiest in Hinduism and flows through the northern plains of India?
Ganga
The 1976 film "Chupke Chupke" features the song "Ae Mere Humsafar," performed by which singer?
Mukesh
Which actor, known for his comedic roles in films such as Chupke Chupke (1975) and Gol Maal (1979), was a prominent figure in Bollywood’s comedy genre
Amol Palekar
Which Hindu festival celebrates the victory of good over evil and marks the birth of Krishna?
Janmashtam
Which actor played the character"Babu Moshai" in Anand?
Amitabh Bachchan
In which year did India gain independence from British rule?
1947
The island group of Andaman and Nicobar Islands is located in which body of water?
The Bay of Bengal
The 1965 film "Waqt" features the song "Ae Mere Watan Ke Logon," performed by which famous playback singer?
Lata Mangeshkar
The 1950s film Mother India featured which actress in the titular role, a performance that earned her immense acclaim and established her as a leading lady in Bollywood?
Nargis Dutt
The "Puranas" are a genre of ancient Indian literature that include mythological stories and traditions. How many major Puranas are there?
Eighteen
Name the movie that has two intervals
Mera Naam Joker
Who is known as the "Iron Man of India" for his role in integrating the princely states into the Indian Union after independence?
Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
The Thar Desert is primarily located in which Indian state?
Rajasthan
The song "Chingari Koi Bhadke" is from which 1972 film, and who performed it?
"Amar Akbar Anthony," sung by Kishore Kumar
Which actress made a debut song in the United States with the well-known singer Pitbull?
Priyanka Chopra
In Hindu cosmology, the universe is divided into four "Yugas." What is the name of the current Yuga we are believed to be in?
Kali Yuga
What was Priyanka Chopra's first movie in Hollywood?
Baywatch
The "Dharasana Satyagraha" in 1930 was part of Gandhi's civil disobedience campaign. In which Indian state did this event take place?
Gujarat
What is the highest mountain peak in India?
Kangchenjunga
In the film Purab Aur Paschim (1970), which song written by Rajendra Krishan and composed by Kalyanji-Anandji features a poignant commentary on the clash between Eastern and Western values, and who performed it?
"Mere Desh Ki Dharti," sung by Mahendra Kapoor
The actor who starred in the 1958 film Madhumati and was known for his intense performances and later became a respected elder statesman of Bollywood is
Dilip Kumar
The "Kumbh Mela" is a major pilgrimage and festival that rotates among four cities in India. Name one of these cities.
Haridwar, Allahabad (Prayagraj), Nashik, or Ujjain
Complete the quote from Mohabbatein : "Parampara. Pratishtha. __________."
Anushasan
"Parampara. Pratishtha. Anushasan".
The Indian state of Goa was liberated from Portuguese rule in which year?
1961
The “Eastern Ghats” and the “Western Ghats” are separated by which major river that flows through central India, and which is crucial for its basin’s ecology and agriculture?
The Godavari River
The song "Jab Koi Baat Bigad Jaye" from the 1967 film Jurm was performed by which playback singer, and what was the film's music director's name?
Sung by Mohammed Rafi, composed by Kalyanji-Anandji
In the 1961 film Gharana, which actor made his Bollywood debut in a small but significant role that foreshadowed his future prominence in Indian cinema, and who was the lead actor in the film?
Rajesh Khanna made his debut in a minor role in Gharana, and the lead actor was Dilip Kumar.
The Vishnu Purana describes the various incarnations (avatars) of Vishnu. Which avatar is associated with the slaying of the demon Hiranyakashipu and is known for his half-man, half-lion form?
Narasimha Avatar.
Who was the director of 3 Idiots movie?
Rajkumar Hirani
The "Chakri Dynasty," which ruled over the princely state of Kashmir and Jammu from the mid-19th century until the 1947 Partition, was founded by which ruler?
Maharaja Ranbir Singh
The “Siachen Glacier,” which is one of the highest and longest glaciers outside the polar regions, is situated in which specific area of the Indian state of Jammu and Kashmir?
The Eastern Karakoram Range