Bollywood
Who played the role of “Virus” in the famous movie 3 idiots
Boman Irani
A shopkeeper sues God to challenge hypocrisy. (2012)
OMG (Oh My God)
This actress played an undercover spy who marries a Pakistani army officer in the 2018 hit film
Alia Bhatt
Who was the wife of Lord Rama’s brother Bharata?
Mandavi
In 2022, which global landmark was illuminated with lights honoring Diwali?
Burj Khalifa
This was the first Bollywood movie where Saif Ali Khan and Shah Rukh Khan appeared together.
Kal Ho Na Ho
A man on the autism spectrum searches for empathy and justice. (2010)
My Name is Khan
What was Netflix’s first Hindi tv content?
Sacred Games (TV Show)
Guess the mythological figure:
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Kumbhkaran
What musical drama is often performed on Diwali?
(UNESCO recognized Indian tradition)
Ramleela
Who was the first Bollywood actor to get a wax statue at Madame Tussauds?
Amitabh Bachchan
A haunted mansion leads to hilarious misunderstandings. (2007)
Bhool Bhulaiyaa
This Box Office superhit Hindi movie from 1997 (with adjusted figures) shows that it grossed about 116 crores in India.
Hum Apke Hain Kaun
According to mythology, which demon did Krishna defeat the day before Diwali?
Narakasura
In which Bollywood film does an actor, playing the same person across different births or eras, end up celebrating Diwali twice
Om Shanti Om
This was the first Indian film submitted to the Oscars for Best Foreign Language Film.
Mother India (1957)
Passion and dance unite lovers on stage. (1997)
Dil Toh Pagal Hai
This 2013 film was an anthology of four short stories directed by four different directors to celebrate 100 years of Indian cinema.
Bombay Talkies
Name the 3 brothers of lord Rama
Lakshman, Shatrughan, Bharat
Outside of India, this city hosts the biggest Diwali celebrations.
Leicester, England
Which Indian actor/actress has won the most number of National Award?
Shabana Azmi
Indian adaptation of Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet, telling the story of two young lovers from feuding families who try to escape their families' hatred (1988)
Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak
First Indian tv show to win an Emmy Award.
Delhi Crime (Netflix, 2020)
This son of Indra was cursed by Sage Gautama to be born as a deer, leading to his later role in Sita’s abduction.
Maricha
Diwali is referred to as ______ in Bhutan & Nepal.
Tihar