BOLLYWOOD BASICS
WHO IS SHAH RUKH KHAN
This yellow spice is known for its anti-inflammatory properties
What is turmeric?
This platform revolutionized Indian matchmaking with an infamous Netflix series.
What is Netflix (referring to Indian Matchmaking)?
This festival of lights is celebrated by Hindus, Sikhs, and Jains
What is Diwali?
This is the main national language of India.
What is Hindi?
This 2001 movie about three friends at an engineering college became a cult classic.
What is Dil Chahta Hai?
This blend of spices is often used in masala chai
What is cardamom?
This Indian rapper became globally known after Gully Boy.
Who is Divine?
Muslims around the world celebrate this holiday at the end of Ramadan
What is Eid al-Fitr?
This phrase means “hello” in Urdu and Arabic.
What is As-salamu alaykum?
This actress starred in both Quantico and Bajirao Mastani.
Who is Priyanka Chopra?
You’d find this lentil in yellow dal
What is toor dal (split pigeon peas)?
This famous cricket player married Bollywood actress Anushka Sharma.
Who is Virat Kohli?
This spring festival involves colorful powders and water fights.
What is Holi?
This is what “acha” means in English.
What is “okay” or “good”?
This 1995 film’s title means “The big-hearted will take the bride.
What is Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge
A traditional South Indian sambar uses this souring agent?
What is tamarind?
This South Asian comedy group gained popularity on YouTube with sketches like “Types of Desi Moms.”
What is BrownTown/Desi Comedy Group/etc.? (can vary depending on era)
Navratri celebrates this Hindu goddess in her many forms.
Who is Durga?
In Punjabi, “balle balle” expresses this emotion.
What is joy or excitement?
The soundtrack of this 2001 film was composed by A.R. Rahman and won national acclaim.
What is Lagaan?
This spice, also called black cumin, is not the same as regular cumin.
What is nigella (kalonji)?
This Emmy-nominated show stars a Tamil-Canadian teen navigating high school and grief.
What is Never Have I Ever?
This Sikh holiday marks the birth of Guru Nanak.
What is Gurpurab?
This Tamil word for elder brother is often used in South Indian movies.
What is “anna”?