Punjabi Culture
This Punjabi folk instrument, shaped like a small drum, produces a deep “dhoom” sound and is essential in celebrations
What is a Dhol?
In this Diljit Dosanjh comedy, he says the iconic line: “Main taan Canada jaana ae!” (I just want to go to Canada!)
What is jatt & Juliet
This classic Punjabi dish is made of mustard greens and is almost always paired with makki di roti.
What is Saag?
Known for hits like Brown Munde and Excuses, this singer helped bring Punjabi music into global playlists.
Who is AP Dhillon?
This Punjabi letter makes the “k” sound in the Gurmukhi alphabet.
What is ਕ (kakka)?
A Punjabi women’s folk dance featuring clapping, singing, and expressive movements.
What is Giddah?
In this historical romance, Amrinder Gill’s character delivers the viral dialogue: “Bani, ni Banii"
What is Angrej?
This sweet, orange dessert is deep-fried, soaked in sugar syrup, and is considered every Punjabi uncle’s weakness at weddings.
What are Jalebis?
This Sidhu Moosewala track criticizes how speaking the truth can feel like a crime, comparing honesty to something that could land you in a legal case under a specific IPC section.
What is 295?
Read this word : ਘਰ
What is a house (ghar)
This energetic Punjabi pre-wedding tradition features family and friends dancing through the night while carrying decorated pots with candles to “wake up” the community.
What is a Jago?
This Pollywood actress, known for roles in Qismat and Sufna, is one of the industry’s most popular leading women.
Who is Sargun Mehta?
This Punjabi street food classic is a crispy shell stuffed with potatoes, chickpeas, and spicy water
What are Gol Gappe?
Karan Aujla gets his white clothes dirty...
What is Chitta Kurta?
How would you spell "chhucha"
ਛੁੱਛਾ
According to every Punjabi aunty ever, this miracle ingredient is the cure for colds, coughs, broken hearts, low marks, and anything else wrong in your life.
What is Haldi (turmeric)?
In this Punjabi comedy, a man secretly marries the woman he loves, then spends the rest of the film trying to hide the marriage from his overly strict father while juggling nonstop misunderstandings and chaos.
What is Carry On Jatta?
This dish hides its identity behind a rich orange gravy made from nuts and dairy, and despite being named after royalty, is served at almost every punjabi gathering
What is Shahi Paneer?
Read this word : ਵਿਦਿਆਰਥੀ and tell us its meaning
What is a student (vi-di-aa-r-th-ee)
This traditional Punjabi embroidered textile, often brightly coloured with intricate floral patterns, is worn as a shawl by women
What is a Phulkari
This emotional Punjabi romance follows a carefree college boy whose fake relationship with a neighbour accidentally turns real, only for fate to hit them with a heartbreaking twist neither of them can escape.
What is Qismat?
Often mistaken for an ordinary round of bread, this deceptively humble creation conceals a seasoned heart beneath its golden exterior. Celebrated at breakfast tables yet capable of inducing existential regret when paired with too much butter, it remains the unofficial symbol of Punjabi comfort.
What is Aloo Parantha?
This Punjabi singer-actor is famous for hits like Apna Punjab Hove and movies like Shaheed Udham Singh.
Who is Gurdas Mann?
Read this phrase : ਮੈਕਮਾਸਟਰ ਪੰਜਾਬੀ ਐਸੋਸੀਏਸ਼ਨ
What is McMaster Punjabi Association