Bollywood Blockbusters
In this iconic 1995 Bollywood film, Shah Rukh Khan and Kajol play Raj and Simran, who fall in love during a trip to Europe.
What is "Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge"? (AKA DDLJ)
This is is the name of the spice commonly used to add heat to South Asian dishes.
What is chili powder?
This mountain range stretches along much of the Northern border of both India and Nepal among other South Asian countries. I like calling it "the beard of the earth."
What are the Himalayas?
This is the name of the month during which Muslims fast from dawn until sunset.
What is Ramadan?
The three presidents of the South Asian Affinity group.
Who are Rohit, Nadiya, and Chaahat?
This 2016 sports drama directed by Nitesh Tiwari tells the inspiring true story of wrestler Mahavir Singh Phogat and his daughters Geeta and Babita.
What is "Dangal"?
This is the name of the spice commonly used in South Asian dishes that has a citrusy, tangy flavor and is often used to flavor chutneys and pickles.
What is tamarind?
These are the four South Asian countries that border a major body of water.
What are India, Bangladesh, Pakistan and Sri Lanka?
This is is the name of the colorful festival celebrated by Hindus that signifies the victory of good over evil. It often involves throwing colored powder and water at each other.
What is Holi?
SAAG Countries.
What are India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Nepal, and Bhutan?
This 2008 romantic drama directed by Ashutosh Gowariker stars Hrithik Roshan and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and is set in the Mughal era.
What is "Jodhaa Akbar"?
This is the name of the spice commonly used in South Asian cuisine that is derived from the dried flower buds of a tree and is used in biryanis, pulao, and other rice dishes.
What is cloves?
This 73-meter tall sandstone tower, located in Delhi, India, was built by General Aibak in 1193 and is the tallest brick minaret in the world.
What is the Qutb Minar?
This is the name of the holiday celebrated by Buddhists in South and Southeast Asia. Many Buddhists decorate their temples with flowers on this day, which commemorates the birth and death of the Buddha.
What is Vesak Day?
What is 2003?
This 2009 Bollywood film, directed by Rajkumar Hirani and starring Aamir Khan, R. Madhavan, and Sharman Joshi, tells the story of three engineering students at the fictional Imperial College of Engineering, and features a strong critique of the Indian education system.
What is "Three Idiots"?
This is the name of the rare and expensive spice commonly used in South Asian cuisine that comes from the dried stigmas of a type of crocus flower, and is often used in dishes like biryanis and desserts like ras malai.
What is saffron?
This landlocked country in South Asia, located between India and China, is known its unique cultural heritage, and its stunning landscapes including the Himalayan mountains, valleys, and forests.
This is the name of the colorful festival celebrated by Sikhs that commemorates the establishment of the Khalsa and the start of the new Solar year.
What is Vaisakhi?
SAAG's main goal.
What is creating a community and safe space for South Asian students?
This 2012 Bollywood thriller film, directed by Sujoy Ghosh and starring Vidya Balan, follows the story of a pregnant woman who travels to Kolkata in search of her missing husband.
What is "Kahaani"?
This is the name of the spice blend used in South Asian cuisine that is made by grinding and mixing over 30 different spices is known for its complex and layered flavor profile.
What is garam masala?
This archaeological site located in Pakistan is believed to be one of the largest settlements of the ancient Indus Valley Civilization.
What is Mohenjo-daro?
This Tamil festival involves smashing coconuts on one's head as a symbol of surrendering one's ego to God.
What is Thaipusam?
Events SAAG has had this year.
What are movie nights, Chapel, Assembly?