Indian Festivals
This festival of lights is celebrated with diyas, sweets, and firecrackers.
What is Diwali?
This 1995 romantic film starring Shah Rukh Khan and Kajol became a cultural icon.
What is Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge?
This playback singer is known as the "Nightingale of India."
Who is Lata Mangeshkar?
This traditional Indian greeting involves placing hands together and bowing slightly.
What is Namaste?
This epic film starring Dilip Kumar and Madhubala was known for its tragic romance and grand set design.
What is Mughal-e-Azam?
Celebrated in Punjab, this harvest festival marks the start of the solar year.
What is Baisakhi?
Aamir Khan played a wrestler in this record-breaking 2016 film.
What is Dangal?
This traditional Indian dance form often features in Bollywood item numbers.
What is Kathak?
Indian brides often wear this color during their wedding ceremonies.
What is Red?
This 1975 action-adventure film featuring Amitabh Bachchan and Dharmendra is widely regarded as the greatest Bollywood movie of all time.
What is Sholay?
This spring festival involves throwing colored powder and water.
What is Holi?
This 2001 film featured three engineering students and the phrase "All is well."
What is 3 Idiots?
This music director duo composed for hits like Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham.
Who are Jatin-Lalit?
This paste, made from turmeric and sandalwood, is often applied during Hindu ceremonies.
What is Haldi?
This 1981 film starred Amitabh Bachchan in a dual role and featured the hit song “Pag Ghunghroo Baandh.”
What is Namak Halaal?
This Muslim festival marks the end of Ramadan.
What is Eid al-Fitr?
Known for the song "Jai Ho," this 2008 film won the Academy Award for Best Picture.
What is Slumdog Millionaire?
AR Rahman won an Oscar for the soundtrack of this film.
What is Slumdog Millionaire?
The red dot worn on the forehead by many Indian women is called this.
What is Bindi?
This musical romance starring Salman Khan and Madhuri Dixit became one of the highest-grossing films of its time.
What is Hum Aapke Hain Koun..!
This 10-day festival celebrates the elephant-headed god Ganesha.
What is Ganesh Chaturthi?
This 2006 film by Sanjay Leela Bhansali featured a love triangle among courtesans and a painter.
What is Saawariya?
This dance style combines hip hop, Indian classical, and folk, and is common in Bollywood choreography.
What is Bollywood fusion?
This thread ceremony marks a Hindu boy’s entry into formal education.
What is Upanayana?
This 1994 cult comedy film, directed by Rajkumar Santoshi, featured the characters Amar and Prem and is still quoted today.
What is Andaz Apna Apna?