Bollywood
This Bollywood director shot scenes at NASA for his space-themed film. Name the director
Ashutosh Gowariker
This South African cricketer scored over 13,000 Test runs, making him one of the top all-time run-scorers.
Jacques Kallis
During Diwali, these beautiful and colorful floor patterns are created at home entrances to welcome guests and good fortune. Name what it is?
Rangoli
This script, used for writing Hindi and Sanskrit, is one of the oldest in India. Name the script
Devanagari
The Summer Olympics of 2008 were held in______ (Name the Country)
China
Which musical romantic drama marked Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s directorial debut? Name the movie
Khamoshi
Who was the first Indian batsman to score a triple century in Test cricket?
Sehwag
Diwali is commonly celebrated over these many days. Tell the number of days?
Five Days
This Indian physicist was the first Asian to win the Nobel Prize in the sciences, awarded in 1930 for his discovery of the effect named after him. Name the Physicist
C. V. Raman
This European country has the world’s oldest continuously used national flag, featuring a white cross on a red field. Name the country
Denmark
Known for playing double roles, a famous heroine portrayed as separated twins in this 1989 movie directed by Pankaj Parasher.
Name the Movie
ChaalBaaz
Who was the leading wicket-taker in the 2023 ICC Cricket World Cup?
Mohammed Shami
On Diwali, Maharashtrian families make an elaborate mixture of sweet and savory snacks. What is it called?
Faral
This Indian state has the largest coastline in the country.
Gujarat
The world’s tallest uninterrupted waterfall, Angel Falls, is located in _____ (Name the country)
Venezuela
This legendary 1951 Bollywood song, loved internationally, was reportedly a favorite of the former Soviet Union’s leader. Name the song
Awaara Hoon
Which city hosted the only Olympics where cricket was played as an official sport, in 1900?
Paris
Although celebrated across India, Diwali is not a major festival in this southern state. Name the state
Kerala
India’s only active volcano is found in _____
Andaman and Nicobar Islands
The Blue Nile and the White Nile converge near the capital city of this African nation. Name the city
Sudan
Which Bollywood film’s airport scenes had to be re-shot because airport x-ray machines ruined the original footage?
Dil Chahta Hai
Which ground witnessed Matthew Hayden score the then-highest individual Test score of 380 runs?
WACA Perth
In which Indian state do people traditionally burn an effigy of the demon king Narakasura during Diwali? Name the state
Goa
The longest railway platform in the world, over 1.3 kilometers, is located at this South Indian station.
Gorakhpur Junction
The _______ are the indigenous Polynesian people of this island country in the South Pacific.
Maori(from New Zealand)