Indian Student Association: Back to School Bash Jeopardy

Name that Movie

100

This 2013 film stars actor Prabhas who plays a man who returns to his village to settle family disputes, with action-packed sequences and memorable songs like 'Darling.' The name of this movie is related to the word "hot."

Mirchi

200

This 2009 fantasy Telugu film has a tragic ending where both the heroine and hero fall of a cliff. 

Magadheera

300

This 2016 Telugu-language film, directed by S.S. Rajamouli, became the highest-grossing Indian film at the time of its release.

Baahubali: The Beginning

400

This 1975 Bollywood blockbuster, featuring Amitabh Bachchan and Dharmendra, is often referred to as one of the greatest Indian films of all time.

Sholay

500

This 2018 Hindi film, directed by Sriram Raghavan, features a blind pianist who becomes embroiled in a series of mysterious murders, leading to a dark and twisted narrative that plays with the theme of perception.

Andhadhun

Name that Food

100

This savory snack, popular across India, consists of a crisp shell filled with spicy water, tamarind chutney, and chickpeas or potatoes.

Pani Puri

200

This spicy snack from Gujarat consists of a mixture of puffed rice, sev, peanuts, and chopped vegetables, often served with tea.

Bhel Puri

300

This dish, also known as "lentil donuts," is a popular South Indian snack made from urad dal batter, deep-fried and often served with chutney.

Medu Vada

400

This lentil-based vegetable stew, flavored with tamarind and various spices, is a staple in South Indian meals.

Sambar

500

This creamy dessert from West Bengal is made with sweetened, thickened milk, flavored with cardamom, and often garnished with almonds and pistachios.

Sandesh

Name the Place

100

This state's capital is Chandigarh, which it shares with another state, Haryana.

Punjab

200

This city is known as the "Silicon Valley of India" due to its booming IT industry.

Bengaluru

300

This coastal city is the capital of Tamil Nadu and is known for its Dravidian-style temples.

Chennai

400

This river is the main tributary of the Ganges and flows through the states of Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh.

Yamuna

500

This city in Kerala is known for its historic Jewish community and the beautiful backwaters of Alleppey.

Kochi

Name that Song (w/ artist or movie)

100

Play Song 1

Chammak Challo (Akon and Hamsika Iyer, "Ra One")

200

Play Song 2

Lover (Diljit Dosanjh, "Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahani)

300

Play Song 3

Pehla Nasha (Udit Narayan and Sadhana Sargam, "Jo Jeeta Wohi Sikandar")

400

Play Song 4

Kannazhaga ("3", Anirudh Ravichander)

500

Play Song 5

Akasam Ammayaithe ("Gabbar Singh", Shankar Mahadevan and Gopika Poornima)

Name that Actor/Actress

100

This Tamil superstar is often referred to as 'Thalaiva,' meaning leader, and is celebrated for his unique style and charisma in films like Baasha and Kabali.

Rajnikanth

200

This actress, often referred to as the 'Dream Girl' of Bollywood, captivated audiences with her performances in films like Seeta Aur Geeta.

Hema Malini

300

This actor, known for his high-octane stunts and disciplined lifestyle, has starred in over a hundred films, including the Khiladi series and Rowdy Rathore.

Akshay Kumar

400

This actor, known for his strict adherence to method acting, is the only Indian to have won three National Film Awards for Best Actor and is recognized for roles in Satyajit Ray’s Apu Trilogy and Pather Panchali.

Soumitra Chatterjee

500

This Malayalam actress, known for her powerful performances in Bangalore Days and Koode, is one of the most celebrated stars in the South Indian film industry.

Parvathy Thiruvothu