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100

This 2016 film stars Aamir Khan as a wrestling coach for girls. 

What is Dangal?

100

This Mango yogurt drink is found in almost every South Asian restaurant. 

What is Mango Lassi?

100

These are the three most popular languages in South Asia.

What are Hindi, Bengali, and Urdu?

100

This song, from the hit Bollywood movie "Dil Se," was performed on a train by Malaika Arora and Shah Rukh Khan. It made it onto the BBC's "10 Most Popular Songs of All Time."

What is "Chaiyya Chaiyya"?

100

These three seniors were the presidents of SAAG last year (HINT: you met them at the previous Chai Shai).

Who are Nadiya Naehr, Chaahat Batra, and Diya Kodgire?

200

This 2011 film stars Farhan Akhtar, Abhay Deol, and Hrithik Roshan as three friends who take a road trip in Spain.

What is Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara?

200

This South Indian dish consists of a savory crepe, and is traditionally served with chutney and sambar.

What is Dosa?

200

This art form can be made from powdered lime stone, red ochre, dry rice flour, coloured sand, quartz powder, flower petals, and coloured rocks. It is traditionally made during Diwali and other Hindu festivals. 

What is Rangoli?

200

This is the longest-running annual television music show in Pakistan. It was created in 2008. Some of its biggest hits are "Afreen Afreen" and "Kanga."

What is Coke Studio Pakistan?

200

These two incredible women are the SAAG sponsors. 

Who are Dr. Jafry and Ms. Mathur?

300

This Netflix dramedy stars Maitreyi Ramakrishnan as a first generation Indian-American high schooler. 

What is "Never Have I Ever"?

300

This stew is made of slow-cooked beef or goat, and is flavored with long pepper. 

What is Nihari?

300

This celebration is held on the night before Eid al-Fitr. During this celebration, women decorate their hands with mehndi and families prepare desserts for Eid. 

What is Chaand Raat?

300

This South Asian popstar was formerly part of One Direction and is now pursuing a solo career. 

Who is Zayn Malik?

300

This autumn month is when SAAG celebrates its Affinity Group of the Month. 

What is October?

400

This South Asian actress starred as superhero Kamala Khan in "Ms. Marvel" and "The Marvels."

Who is Iman Vellani?

400

This rose-flavored syrup was formulated in 1906 and can be added to milk or water (this is a point of controversy).

What is Rooh Afza?

400

This Punjabi festival involves the flying of kites. It marks beginning of spring.

What is Basant?

400

This half-Gujarati singer and songwriter recently released her sixth full-length album, "brat." She is currently part of the Sweat Tour with Troye Sivan.

Who is Charli xcx?

400

These eight countries are part of South Asia. 

What are Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka. 

500

This 1994 comedy stars Aamir Khan and Salman Khan as two gold-diggers who are competing for the love of an heiress.

What is Andaz Apna Apna?

500
This sparkling green beverage was created in 1950. It is the signature soda of Pakistan. 

What is Pakola?

500

This large gurdwara is located in Amritsar, Punjab. It is one of the holiest sites in Sikhism. 

What is the Golden Temple?

500

This plucked string instrument is most commonly used for classical music. It is Ravi Shankar's preferred instrument.

What is the Sitar?

500

I admire your bravery in going for the 500 here. You get these points for free. 

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