Celebrities
known as "king of Bollywood"
Shah Rukh Khan
Capital of India
New Delhi
Popular breakfast dish made with fermented rice and lentils batter, often served with chutney and sambar
Idli
Official Language of Andhra Pradesh
Telugu
Mid-April Festival marks Tamil New Year
Puthandu
What actor acted in the movie "Anjaan"
Suriya
Capital of Sri Lanka
Colombo
Small, sweet pancakes made from rice flour and jaggery sometimes flavored with coconut, cardamon, or sesame seeds - Tamil
Appam
Primary language spoken in Sri Lanka, written in a script derived from ancient Brahmi
Sinhalese
colorful spring festival celebrated in parts of India
Holi
Indian Music Composer who won an Oscar for Slumdog Millionaire
A.R. Rahman
Capital of Bangladesh
Dhaka
South Asian rice dish cooked with spices, meat or vegtables - popular in many South Asian cuisines
Biriyani
Known as the oldest language in the world spoken by over 75 million people
Tamil
Known as the festival of lights in Nepal - similar to India's Diwali
Tihar or Deepawali
Tollywood actor referred to as "Young Tiger", known for his stylish dance moves and mass appeal
Allu Arjun
Capital of Nepal
Kathmandu
Traditional Bread served in Households, often made from whole wheat and cooked in a tandoor
Roti or Tandoori Roti
Ancient language used in Hindu scriptures, Buddhist texts, and classical Indian literature
Sanskrit
celebrates the Sinhala New Year in April with Games, rituals and food
Aluth Avurudda
Punjabi-Sikh Canadian Comedian known as "superwoman"
Lilly Singh
Capital of Bhutan
Thimphu
Fish Based Curry, often made with hilsa fish and mustard, common in Bangladesh
Shutki Maach or Ilish Bhapa
Seventh most spoken language in the world
Bengali
Celebrated on April 14, marks Bengali New Year with fairs, traditional songs, and cultural performances
Pohela Boishakh