Sporting Showdowns
Most Popular Sport in South Asia
What is cricket?
White marble monument in Agra is actually a mausoleum
What is the Taj Mahal?
This film starring Aamir Khan is about villagers learning cricket to challenge British officers
What is Lagaan?
This bread is perfect for mopping up chicken tikka and curries. The best version is obviously garlic
What is naan?
Name 2 classical Indian dance styles.
What are Bharatanatyam, Kathak, Manipuri, Kathakali, Kuchipudi, and Odissi (among others)?
Best player in cricket history, GOAT batsmen, played for the Mumbai Indians
Who is Sachin Tendulkar?
Colorfully-named monumental fort/palace in Jaipur, home of the Rajput Maharajas
What is the Amber Fort?
This family drama, directed by Karan Johar, carries the famous tagline, "It's all about loving your parents."
What is "Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham"?
A spicy chickpea snack and is often filled with potatos, onions, etc
What is Pani-Puri?
Name this oscar winning dance sequence from RRR!
What is Naatu Naatu or Naacho Naacho?
Largest Stadium in the World, located in Gujarat, named after a famous person
What is Narendra Modi Stadium?
Mughal-era mosque in Lahore that might shock you with its size
What is the Badshahi Mosque?
This suspense thriller starring Aamir Khan from 2012 revolves around a cop's search for a popular film actor's ghost
What is Talaash?
Slow-cooked meat stew with spices and often enjoyed during Eid. Fire dish but takes hours to cook.
What is Nihari?
This style of folk dance originating from Punjab involves "vigorous kicks, leaps, and bends of the body" and is typically performed to the beat of a dhol.
What is Bhangra?
Greatest football player in Indian history, FOURTH MOST international goals ever
Who is Sunil Chettri?
Sikh place of worship and sanctuary in Amritsar
What is the Golden Temple?
This action trilogy starring the likes of Aamir Khan and Hrithik Roshan features a lot of motorcycles, fast-paced heists, and villains
What is Dhoom?
This Bengali fish curry dish (and National Dish of Bangladesh) swims into your mouth. I have it every time I go to my grandma's house
What is Shorshe Ilish? or What is Ilsa?
What are Ghungroo and Salangai?
First player of South Asian descent to play in the NBA
Who is Sim Bhullar?
stupa is known for its piercing "eyes" in the Kathmandu Valley
What is the Monkey Temple?
This film follows a dysfunctional family, starring Alia Bhatt and Rishi Kapoor as a lovable grandfather. It's the only movie that has made me cry in the past 8 years.
What is Kapoor & Sons?
This dish, the national dish for Bhutan, is like the South Asian version cheese and chilies (using those hot chili peppers from that TikTok and yak cheese)
What is Ema datshi?
This ancient text provides the basis for many indian dance styles including Bharatanatyam
What is the Natya Shastra? (or Nāṭya Śāstra)