Once Upon A Time In India
Legends Of Screen & Song
Guess the Language
Taste of India
Instrumental Insights
100
Before it was called Chennai, this city was known by this name.
What is Madras?
100
This famous Indian singer, known as the “Nightingale of India,” lent her voice to thousands of Hindi film songs.
Who is Lata Mangeshkar?
100
Enikku maanga ishtamanu.
What is Malayalam?
100
These soft, steamed rice and lentil cakes are a staple South Indian breakfast.
What is idli?
100
This stringed instrument, with a long neck and resonating gourd, is iconic in Indian classical music and often associated with Ravi Shankar.
What is sitar?
200
The princely state of Travancore merged with this neighboring region to form modern Kerala in 1956.
What is Cochin (and the Malabar district)?
200
This dashing Bollywood star was the youngest son of Prithviraj Kapoor and is famous for his dimples.
Who is Shashi Kapoor?
200
La plume est sur la table.
What is French?
200
This deep-fried, flower-shaped snack is made with rice flour, eggs and sugar and is named after the tool used to make it.
What is achappam?
200
One of the most popular Western instruments, it has 88 keys and is widely used in both classical and modern music.
What is piano?
300
This beloved Malayalee magistrate penned a book of poems called, "Himavante Puthri"
Who is T.P. Mathew?
300
This 1965 Hindi film starred Rajesh Khanna and is famous for the soulful song “Mere Sapno Ki Rani.”
What is Aradhana?
300
Filme dekhna bahut mazaa hai.
What is Hindi?
300
This curry’s name literally translates to “wine with garlic” in Portuguese, but in India it has become a staple hot and tangy curry, often featuring pork.
What is vindaloo?
300
Identify this South Indian percussion instrument, typically used in Carnatic music concerts.
What is mridangam?
400
This leader delivered the famous “Tryst with Destiny” speech on the eve of India’s independence and became the country’s first Prime Minister.
Who is Jawaharlal Nehru?
400
In the 1980s, Yesudas received this prestigious civilian honor from the Government of India, recognizing his contribution to music.
What is the Padma Bhushan?
400
Naaaṉ iṉṟu kalai unavaka idli matrum sambar saappidinen.
What is Tamil?
400
This tangy, slightly spicy spice mix often includes dried mango powder, cumin, black salt and chili.
What is chaat masala?
400
This ancient South Indian plucked string instrument, often used in Carnatic music, has a large resonating body, a long neck with frets, and is traditionally played seated on the floor.
What is veena?
500
This mathematical prodigy, often called the “Human Computer,” stunned audiences with her lightning-fast mental calculations before calculators were common.
Who is Shakuntala Devi?
500
This American singer, whose smooth baritone made him a favorite of Indian audiences, is known for hits like "Welcome to My World."
Who is Jim Reeves?
500
Naanu odu vidyalayadalli dinaantha ganita adhyayana maadidenu.
What is Kannada?
500
Called “sitaphal” in Hindi, this sweet, creamy fruit is native to India and often eaten fresh or in desserts.
What is custard apple?
500
Identify this stringed instrument from Kerala, often used in folk and temple music.
What is bulbul?