Diwali
Originally, 14 diyas were lit in a row to represent this time period.
What is the 14 years of Rama's exile?
You got mud on your face, you big disgrace, somebody better put you...
...back into your place!
"Ek chutki sindoor ki kimat, tum kya jano Ramesh Babu"
Extra Credit for character name
Movie: Om Shanti Om (2007)
Actor: Deepika Padukone
Extra Credit: Shanti Priya/Sandy
What is the meaning of "No Cap"
No lie/not lying
Who says "my knees, my knees" :D
Who is David?
For Jains, Diwali celebrates the achievement of this state by Lord Mahavira at the age of 42.
What is Nirvana?
When the sun shines, we shine together. Told you I'll be here forever...
...said I'll always be your friend, took an oath, I'ma stick it out 'til the end.
"Tareekh pe tareekh, tareekh pe tareekh, tareekh pe tareekh milti gayi My Lord, par insaaf nahi mila!"
Extra Credit for character name
Movie: Damini (1993)
Actor: Sunny Deol
Extra Credit: Govind
This short-form video platform's home screen is called the For You Page.
What is TikTok?
There is a one story house. Everything is yellow, the walls are yellow, the ceiling is yellow, what color are the stairs?
There are no stairs in a one story house.
He was the first U.S. President to celebrate Diwali in the White House.
Who is Barak Obama?
Barso Re, Barso Re Megha, Megha. Barso Re, Megha Barso...
...Meetha hai Kosa hai, Baarish ka bosa hai
"Babu Moshai... Zindagi badi honi chahiye, lambi nahi!"
Extra Credit for character name.
Movie: Anand (1971)
Actor: Rajesh Khanna
Extra Credit: Anand Sehgal
A term for someone who is being overly dramatic or is trying too hard to get attention.
What is Thirsty?
What runs, but never walks. Murmurs, but never talks. Has a bed, but never sleeps. And has a mouth, but never eats?
A River.
Gambling, a very popular tradition in northern India, can be traced back to these two deities playing dice. Famous sculptures of this can be seen at the Ellora caves.
Who are Shiva and Parvati?
Raju Chacha, Raju Chacha, Come, Come, Come. Aaye Gaye kitne mausam. Raju Chacha, Raju Chacha, Come, Come, Come...
...Rasta dekhen hum.
"Bass Kar Cleopatra! Foundation hai, time machine nahi hai"
Extra Credit for character name.
Movie: Crew (2024)
Actor: Tabu
Extra Credit: Geeta
This is the noun for the quality of having effortless charisma or a natural ability to flirt.
What is Rizz?
I have cities, but no houses. I have mountains, but no trees. I have water, but no fish. What am I?
A map.
The tradition of Rangoli can be traced back to this Indian state.
What is Maharashtra?
Maut aani hai aayegi ik din. Jaan jaani hai jaayegi ik din. Aisi baaton se kya ghabrana...
...Yahan kal kya ho kisne jaana.
"Abe mohabbat hai isiliye to jaane diya, zidd hoti to bahon mein hoti"
Extra Credit for character name
Movie: Jazbaa (2015)
Actor: Irrfan Khan
Extra Credit: Yohan
This is the noun for a collection of clothing, accessories, and overall personal style, as in "Show us your ____."
What is drip?
What five-letter word has one left when two letters are removed?