Bollywood/Punjabi
This Sunday morning TV show from the 1980s featured Ramanand Sagar's adaptation of the Hindu epic and stopped the entire country.
Answer: What is Ramayan?
Karan Aujla's 2023 hit song that went viral on social media - "Tauba _____"
Answer: What is "Tauba"?
How do you say "let's go" in Punjabi?
What is "chalo" or "chaliye"?
Karha, Kirpan, Kachera, Kangha, and Kes are known as what?
What are the Panj Kakkar (5 Ks)?
This is eaten in everyday life. The most common food in Indian culture.
What is roti?
"Mere paas maa hai!" - This Amitabh Bachchan film from 1975 featured him as a dock worker turned gangster.
Answer: What is Deewaar?
Who sang "Das Ja" and "Mera Mahi Tu Pateya"?
Who is Lehmber Hussainpuri?
This three-word phrase, often accompanied by the removal of a slipper (jooti), literally means "I will fix you," but is actually a sign that you should probably run for your life.
Punjabi/Gurmukhi was invented by which Guru?
Who is Guru Angad Dev Ji?
I'm a part of many festive occasions. I am sweet, round, and brown.
What is Gulab Jamun?
In the 1995 film Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge, Simran's father finally lets her go with this famous line: "Ja Simran ja, jeele apni..."
Answer: What is "zindagi"?
Name any 3 songs of Surjit Bindrakhia.
What are Tera Yaar Bolda, Sanu Teddi Teddi Takdi, Jatt Di Pasand, Dupatta Tera Sat Rang Da (any 3)?
This term, often used in Punjabi prayers and daily life, translates to "High Spirits" or "Positive Resilience," even in the face of adversity.
What year was the birth of Khalsa?
What is 1699?
The Basics Often called the "King of Spices," this yellow-orange powder is derived from a root and is famous for its anti-inflammatory properties and its ability to stain every wooden spoon you own.
What is Turmeric?
This actress, known as the "Dream Girl," starred opposite Dharmendra in Sholay as Basanti
Hema Malini
Name 2 movies Ammy Virk is in.
What are Qismat, Sufna, Muklawa, Nikka Zaildar, Angrej?
If a Punjabi person calls you a "Baingan" (Eggplant) or a "Kaddu" (Pumpkin), they aren't complimenting your health; they are essentially calling you this.
How many letters are in the Punjabi alphabet?
What is 41?
This popular snack consists of a round, hollow puri filled with flavored water, tamarind chutney, chili, chaat masala, potato, onion, or chickpeas.
What is Pani Puri?
In the 1980s-90s, families would eagerly wait on Wednesdays for this weekly variety show featuring songs, skits, and comedy - hosted by Tabassum.
What is Phool Khile Hain Gulshan Gulshan?
This Punjabi-Canadian singer gave us "Brown Munde" and "Excuses" in 2020-2021.
Who is AP Dhillon?
In Punjabi, the word "Acha" is a linguistic Swiss Army Knife. Depending on the tone, it can mean "Really?", "I understand," "Okay," or—most commonly when a mother says it—this sarcastic response.
He was placed on a hot plate by Mughals and burned to death. What Guru Ji was this?
Who is Guru Arjan Dev Ji?
This cylindrical clay oven, which can reach temperatures up to 900°F (480°C), is used to bake flatbreads like Naan and roast marinated meats to smoky perfection.
What is a Tandoor?