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100

In Lagaan, the cricket match is played to cancel the taxes for how many years?

Teen Guna Lagaan

100

The song "Chunari Chunari" from Biwi No. 1 famously features Salman Khan and Sushmita Sen dancing in front of this San Francisco landmark (featuring a rotunda and swans).

Palace of Fine Arts

100

Name 4 of the 6 main stars on the poster of Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham.

Answers (Any 4): Amitabh, Jaya, SRK, Kajol, Hrithik, Kareena.

100

She made her debut in Refugee (2000). How old is Kareena Kapoor Khan right now?

Answer: 45 (Born Sept 1980).

100

We know Sonam Kapoor and Arjun Kapoor are cousins. But are they First cousins or Second cousins?

First cousin

200

In Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge, Raj and Simran fail to catch the train together in this city, leading to their road trip.

London

200

In Happy Ending (2014), Saif Ali Khan drives a convertible across this iconic bridge, which is often covered in fog.

Golden Gate bridge

200

Name 4 songs from the movie Dil Chahta Hai.

Answers (Any 4): Dil Chahta Hai, Koi Kahe Kehta Rahe, Woh Ladki Hai Kahan, Kaisi Hai Yeh Rut, Jane Kyun Log, Tanhayee, Akash's Love Theme.

200

He is the "Badshah" of Bollywood. How old is Shah Rukh Khan right now?

Answer: 60 (Born Nov 1965—yes, he just hit the big 6-0).

200

Emraan Hashmi (the serial kisser) is the nephew of which famous director/producer duo?

Mahesh Bhatt and Mukesh Bhatt. (Emraan’s grandmother was the sister of Mahesh Bhatt's mother).

300

In the movie Mohabbatein, Amitabh Bachchan plays a strict college principal who believes in three pillars: "Parampara, Pratishtha, and _______."

Anushasan

300

The 2002 movie Kaante (starring Amitabh and Sanjay Dutt) was inspired by Reservoir Dogs and was the first Bollywood movie shot entirely in this city.

LA

300

Name 4 movies where Shah Rukh Khan and Deepika Padukone were a romantic pair (or husband/wife).

Answers (Any 4): Om Shanti Om, Chennai Express, Happy New Year, Pathaan, Jawan.

300

The "ageless" wonder. How old is Anil Kapoor?

Answer: 69 (Born Dec 1956).

300

Mohnish Bahl (who played the older brother in Hum Saath-Saath Hain) is the son of which legendary actress?

Nutan

400

In Jab We Met, Geet (Kareena) is obsessed with her boyfriend Anshuman. In which hill station does Anshuman actually live?

Manali

400

Preity Zinta owns a home and lives permanently in this US city.

LA

400

Name 5 actors who played soldiers in the squad in the movie Border (1997)

Answers (Any 5): Sunny Deol, Suniel Shetty, Akshaye Khanna, Jackie Shroff, Puneet Issar, Sudesh Berry, Kulbhushan Kharbanda.

400

How old is Hrithik Roshan?

Answer: 52 (Born Jan 1974).

400

Farhan Akhtar and Zoya Akhtar are the children of Javed Akhtar. Who is their mother (Javed's first wife)

Honey Irani (Screenwriter of Kaho Naa Pyaar Hai, Lamhe, etc).

500

In Dil Chahta Hai, we know the main trio. But what was the name of the "annoying" character (played by Asad Dadarkar) who recounts his trip to the US ("We were in a balloon...")?

Subodh

500

The climax of My Name Is Khan involves a flood, but the "church repair" scene was filmed in this East Bay town.

Danville (Also accept Sacramento/Old Sac).

500

Name 4 movies/shows directed by Zoya Akhtar.

Answers (Any 4): Luck by Chance, Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara, Dil Dhadakne Do, Gully Boy, The Archies.

500

How old is the legendary Amitabh Bachchan?

83 (Born Oct 1942).

500

Sharman Joshi (from 3 Idiots) is married to Prerna Chopra. Who is Prerna Chopra's famous father?

Prem Chopra