Bollywood/Punjabi
Punjabi Cinema & Music
PUNJABI LANGUAGE
Sikh History
Taste Of India
100

This Sunday morning TV show from the 1980s featured Ramanand Sagar's adaptation of the Hindu epic and stopped the entire country.

Answer: What is Ramayan?

100

Karan Aujla's 2023 hit song that went viral on social media - "Tauba _____"

Answer: What is "Tauba"?

100

How do you say "let's go" in Punjabi?

What is "chalo" or "chaliye"?

100

Karha, Kirpan, Kachera, Kangha, and Kes are known as what?

What are the Panj Kakkar (5 Ks)?

100

This is eaten in everyday life. The most common food in Indian culture.

What is roti?

200

"Mere paas maa hai!" - This Amitabh Bachchan film from 1975 featured him as a dock worker turned gangster.

Answer: What is Deewaar?

200

Who sang "Das Ja" and "Mera Mahi Tu Pateya"?

Who is Lehmber Hussainpuri?

200

This three-word phrase, often accompanied by the removal of a slipper (jooti), literally means "I will fix you," but is actually a sign that you should probably run for your life.

  • What is "Main dassan tenu?" (Or: "Tenu main dassani!")
200

Punjabi/Gurmukhi was invented by which Guru?

Who is Guru Angad Dev Ji?

200

I'm a part of many festive occasions. I am sweet, round, and brown.

What is Gulab Jamun?

300

In the 1995 film Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge, Simran's father finally lets her go with this famous line: "Ja Simran ja, jeele apni..."

Answer: What is "zindagi"?

300

Name any 3 songs of Surjit Bindrakhia.

What are Tera Yaar Bolda, Sanu Teddi Teddi Takdi, Jatt Di Pasand, Dupatta Tera Sat Rang Da (any 3)?

300

This term, often used in Punjabi prayers and daily life, translates to "High Spirits" or "Positive Resilience," even in the face of adversity.

  • What is Chardi Kala?
300

What year was the birth of Khalsa?

What is 1699?

300

The Basics Often called the "King of Spices," this yellow-orange powder is derived from a root and is famous for its anti-inflammatory properties and its ability to stain every wooden spoon you own.

What is Turmeric?

400

This actress, known as the "Dream Girl," starred opposite Dharmendra in Sholay as Basanti

Hema Malini

400

Name 2 movies Ammy Virk is in.

What are Qismat, Sufna, Muklawa, Nikka Zaildar, Angrej?

400

If a Punjabi person calls you a "Baingan" (Eggplant) or a "Kaddu" (Pumpkin), they aren't complimenting your health; they are essentially calling you this.

  • What is an Idiot / A Fool?
400

How many letters are in the Punjabi alphabet?

What is 41?

400

This popular snack consists of a round, hollow puri filled with flavored water, tamarind chutney, chili, chaat masala, potato, onion, or chickpeas.

  • What is Pani Puri?

500

In the 1980s-90s, families would eagerly wait on Wednesdays for this weekly variety show featuring songs, skits, and comedy - hosted by Tabassum.

What is Phool Khile Hain Gulshan Gulshan?

500

This Punjabi-Canadian singer gave us "Brown Munde" and "Excuses" in 2020-2021.

Who is AP Dhillon?

500

 In Punjabi, the word "Acha" is a linguistic Swiss Army Knife. Depending on the tone, it can mean "Really?", "I understand," "Okay," or—most commonly when a mother says it—this sarcastic response.

  • What is "Yeah, right" or "Whatever"?
500

He was placed on a hot plate by Mughals and burned to death. What Guru Ji was this?

Who is Guru Arjan Dev Ji?

500

This cylindrical clay oven, which can reach temperatures up to 900°F (480°C), is used to bake flatbreads like Naan and roast marinated meats to smoky perfection.

  • What is a Tandoor?

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