What's the Word
What's the word for "heart" in both urdu and punjabi?
What is "dil"
This popular Punjabi song title would be safid bhora kala in urdu.
What is white brown black?
In both cultures, people wear this to traditional weddings.
What is shalwar kameez
This famous city is considered the cultural capital for both Urdu and Punjabi speakers.
What is Lahore
Both languages use this word for “beautiful,” derived from Persian.
What is khubsurat
Ni woofer tu meri, meri
Main tera
Amplifier
This instrument is often used in prewedding festivities and bhangra.
What is a dhol?
Punjabi is written in this script in India.
What is Gurmukhi?
This word, used for "universe" or "world," is of Persian origin and common in both poetic Urdu and Punjabi.
What is jahan
Beware of this character who says, "I step out the car like a shooter" in this popular Punjabi song.
What is 8 asle?
This Pakistani Coke Studio song featuring Abida Parveen and Ali Sethi went viral.
What is Pasoori
Urdu is written in this script
What is Nasta’liq or Perso-Arabic script?
The phrase “Ajj kal” means this in both Urdu and Punjabi.
What is "nowadays"
This one-word title of a 2023 Coke Studio hit brought together Urdu and Punjabi lyrics with hip-hop flair, featuring Danyal Zafar and Talha Anjum
What is Blockbuster?
This sweet dish made from carrots, milk, and sugar is beloved in both Urdu and Punjabi households.
What is gajar ka halwa?
If someone says "mein roz Urdu bolta hoon" and someone else says "mein roz Punjabi bolta haan," how often are they speaking?
What is every day
In both languages, this word means “guest,” but also carries strong cultural expectations of hospitality.
What is mehmaan?
Known for her powerful voice and emotional ghazals, this singer is often called the Queen of Melody.
Who is Noor Jehan
This form of music, associated with Punjabi Sufism, features spiritual lyrics and is often performed with tabla and harmonium.
What is qawwali
This language was declared the official language of its state in 1966
What is Punjabi