South Asian Jeopardy

Music

100

Which famous Mehndi song was established in 1995 starring Shahrukh Khan and Kajol.

What is Mehndi Laga ke Rakhna?

200

This Tamil song was a huge hit in 2011/2012 and went international.

What is Why This Kolaveri Di?

300

This Hindi song was sung by Akon.

What is Chammak Challo?

400

Finish the lyric: ________ ,________ ,________ nikli hai tu. 

what is Bewafa?

500

This famous artist, who has sung in many languages including Hindi, Malayalam, Tamil and Telugu, now has a street named after him in Canada.

Who is A.R. Rahman?

Food

100

A round hollow snack with various fillings. It is often debated between 2 names. 

What are gol gappe/pani puri?

200

A type of flat bread traditionally cooked in a clay oven.

What is naan?

300

A flavoured form of butter used both in savory and sweet recipes in South Asian cuisine.

What is ghee?

400

An Indian sweet made of a coil of batter fried and steeped in syrup.

What is jalebi?

500

This dish includes tomato paste, masala, and butter and can be eaten with naan or rice.  

What is butter chicken?

Geography

100

This well-known South Asian country is the seventh-largest country by area and second-most populous country in the world.

What is India?

200

This country is a small island.

What is Sri-Lanka?

300

The capital of this country is Islamabad.

What is Pakistan?

400

This country is known for its tall mountains.

What is Nepal?

500

In 1947, this country separated itself from Pakistan.

What is Bangladesh?

Movies

100

In Which city did Kal ho naa ho take place?

What is NYC?

200

The comedy film which was released in 2009 and became the highest-grossing Bollywood film starring Aamir Khan, Kareena Kapoor, R.Madhavan, and Sharmi Joshi.

What is 3-Idiots?

300

The title of this movie translates to "Something Happens"

What is Kuch Kuch Hota Hai?

400

This movie includes the songs "ve kamleya", "what jhumka?", and "kudmayi".

What is Rocky aur Rani ki Prem Kahani ?

500

A famous hindi drama film released in 2001, starring Amitabh Bachchan, Jaya Bachchan, Sharukh Khan, Kajol, Hrithik Roshan, and Kareena Kapoor.

What is Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham?

Culture/Religion

100

This Muslim Holiday occurs twice a year.

What is Eid?

200

Festival of lights.

What is Diwali?

300

What wedding event occurs right before the wedding where there are many dances?

What is mehndi/sangeet?

400

This holiday filled with colours.

What is Holi?

500

South Asian countries include Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, _____, Nepal, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka.

What are the Maldives?