Indian History
Indian Culture at Monta Vista
Bollywood Movies
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What Indian Monument is one of the seven wonders of the world?

Taj Mahal

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What is the name of the show that is hosted by IASA every year?

Spotlite!!

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What city in India is called the "heart of the Bollywood industry"

Mumbai/Bombay

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What day did India gain independence?

August 15th, 1947 

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What three dance teams are currently present at Monta Vista?

Bhangra, Raas, and Andaaz

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Who starred in DDLJ?

Shah Rukh Khan and Kajol

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Who was India's first female prime minister?

Indira Gandhi

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What national anthems are sung at Spotlite?

Star Spangled Banner (USA) and Jana Gana Mana (India)!

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Which film features the song "Jai Ho"?

Slumdog Millionaire

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When was the Taj Mahal built and why?

The Taj Mahal was built between 1632 and 1648 as a tomb for Mumtaz Mahal, the favorite wife of the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan.

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What is the organization that all proceeds of Spotlite go towards?

Ekal Vidyalaya

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Who directed the film "3 Idiots"?

Rajkumar Hirani

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What was the first Indian state?

Andhra (1953)

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What year was Bhangra and Andaaz founded?

Bhangra: 2004, Andaaz:2011

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What was the first Bollywood movie ever produced?

Raja Harishchandra (1913)

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