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100

Dhaval & Devanshi's Wedding + Cocktail Dates

Dec 1 & 3

100

The word “Diwali” originated from the term “dipavali” in Sanskrit. What does it literally mean?

Row of Lights

100

Other than Hindus - two religions that celebrate Diwali

Sikhism and Jainism

100

One of London’s biggest Diwali celebrations is called ‘Diwali on _________’. Organized in partnership with the Mayor of London, people show up to enjoy music, dance and food pop-ups. Name the area after which the annual bash is named.

Trafalgar Square

100

Name the critically acclaimed 1999 film where Sanjay Dutt, playing a gangster, comes home to his family on Diwali to give out gifts, and brags about his pachaas tauley ka necklace to his mother, played by Reema Lagoo.Diwali is actually a shortened version of this more formal name for the holiday meaning "row of lights."

Vaastav

200

Where does Ranjini work? Name of the firm

Deckhert

200

What is the main message of Diwali's legends?

Victory of good over evil

200

Diwali is celebrated as Kali Puja in this state

Bengal

200

Aamir Khan and Ayesha Jhulka celebrate Diwali and tease each other, sing and dance in a Jo Jeeta Wohi Sikandar (1992) song. Name the song.

Sheher ki pariyon ke peeche

200

What was Sita's name when she was in exile?

Vaidehi

300

Uma's had a pet - name any 2 members of her pet's family

Meenu...Manoharpant

300

Other than Ram's return home, another event of Diwali is to celebrate when Lord Krishna killed which evil king

Narakasura

300

Thalai Deepavali is celebrated in this state in India

Tamil Nadu

300

This Bollywood director started the trend of Diwali releases. Lamhe, starring Anil Kapoor and Sridevi was his first festive release. Name the director.

Yash Chopra

300

Which movie is this still from?

Hum Hai Rahi Pyaar Ke

400

Tanay's sister's name AND Pzav's sister's name


ALT IF PASSED: Ranjini's sister's name AND Devanishi's sister's name

Jayati - Kajal



Radhika - Kalyani

400

These are the 5 days of Diwali

DHANTERAS

‘Choti Diwali’ or Roop Chaudas or KALI CHAUDAS; 

DIWALI

NEW YEARS

Padwa or Budha Diwali or Bhai Dooj or BHAI BEEJ



400

The traditional number of petals in this flower in Rangoli design varies among regions from 4 or  8 or up to 24.

What is a Lotus?

400

In November 2018, the football club Arsenal posted a Diwali video on their social media channels to wish Indian fans. In the video, three of the clubs players were asked Diwali-related questions. What were the names of the players?

Sokratis Papastathopoulos, Laurent Koscielny and Alex Iwobi

400

Dilip Kumar and Raaj Kumar’s first film together featured a funny song about Diwali, Kaise Diwali manaye lala, sung by Mohammed Rafi and featuring Johnny Walker. Name this 1959 film.

Paigham

500

When (which year) did Ishan come to USA

2015

500

Which Hindu month is Diwali observed in?

Ashwin

500

Diwali is celebrated as ‘Hari Diwali’ in which country

Malaysia

500

Marathi publications had a tradition of releasing a Diwali magazine each year. Manoranjan, published in 1909, was the first one. What were these magazines commonly called?

Diwali Anks

500

Which movie is this still from?

Humari Adhuri Kahaani