Back in My Day…
The Walkman made music portable in the 80s, but this cassette brand was the most common in South Asian households.
What is T-Series?
A Gujarati snack made of steamed, spongy yellow squares.
What is dhokla?
This drink, known as “the national drink of India,” is served multiple times a day
What is chai?
Common gujurati phrase used for checklist travel destinations
What is Patel Point?
The film with the famous line: “Mere paas maa hai.”
What is Deewaar?
This spice is called the “queen of spices” and is used in both chai and kheer.
What is cardamom / elaichi?
The classic aunty question asked at every family gathering to the younger gen: “Beta, when are you ___?”
What is getting married / having kids / buying a house?
On long road trips, this snack is basically required in every Gujju car.
What is thepla and cha?
Birthday boy's favorite category of movies (hint: specific director)
What is Hrishikesh Mukherjees comedies?
This mithai, often orange and shaped like tiny pearls, is given during festivals and weddings.
What is boondi ladoo?
This item is almost guaranteed to appear in a suitcase going to India.
What is Costco Kirkland walnut and almond packets/Ferrero Rocher?
Doordarshan’s most famous Sunday TV series that had everyone glued to the screen.
What is Ramayan or Mahabharat?
A Gujurati's mom favorite question when trying to figure out how much to cook for 50 people
What is "aatli muthi chalse"?
Desi uncles and aunties diplomatic way of calling someone overweight
What is "nicha sarkha"/ "healthy lage che"?
First question asked when you visit your relatives
The first Bollywood movie to win an Oscar nomination for Best Foreign Film.
What is Mother India (1957)?
Birthday boy's favorite street snack
What is bhungra bataka?
Indian parents' favorite activity 10 min into a movie (ESPECIALLY at the theatres)
What is "aankh ni aram" (falling asleep)?
Mom's go to phrase when Dad gets in the way of packing (need one specific word to get the points)
What is "Jigu khasi jao"?