Movies
The film industry of Bangladesh is commonly known by this name, similar to Hollywood.
What is Dhallywood?
This Indian singer is known for his soulful voice, and gained widespread fame with hits from the movies “Ae Dil Hai Mushkil” and “Aashiqui 2.” Hint: you’ve most likely heard one of his songs before
Who is Arjit Singh?
Deep fried triangle snack
What is a samosa
This is the holy book of Islam, believed to be the word of God as revealed to the Prophet Muhammad
What is the Quran?
This is a popular Indian festival, celebrated and known for the burning of effigies (sculpture/model of a person), which is associated with the legend of Lord Rama’s battle against Ravana
What is Dussehra?
This 2017 South India epic became the highest-grossing non-Hindi film globally.
What is Baahubali 2?
What song is the lyric “Aankhen teri, kitni haseen” from?
What is Maula Mere Maula?
This popular dish is shared between Bengalis, Pakistanis, and Indians, consisting of rice with a mixture of spices, and often includes some type of meat, traditionally served with a “yogurt” or salad.
What is biriyani?
What is the Sikh form of greeting meaning “Glory to God”
What is Sat Sri Akal?
This country has a history marked by invasions, a turbulent political landscape, and is home to the Hindu Kush mountain range.
What is Afghanistan?
A Bollywood icon, often called the “angry young man” of Indian cinema
Who is Amitabh Bachchan?
This Pakistani singer is known for his unique fusion of Sufi music, and gained widespread fame from Bollywood films
Who is Atif Aslam?
This famous South Indian dish is made from fermented rice and lentil batter, usually served with sambar and coconut chutney.
What is idli?
In Sikhism, this term refers to the eternal, formless, and omnipresent God, and is considered the ultimate source of creation.
Who is Waheguru?
This Sikh guru is the first of 10 and is also known as the founder of Sikhism.
Who is Guru Nanak Dev ji?
This 2007 film stars a former hockey player turned into a coach after being exiled by his country
What is Chak De India?
This singer rose to fame with his hit song "Channo," and later created waves with other successful tracks like "Patiala Peg."
Who is Diljit Dosanjh?
This iconic street food is known by almost all South Asians. Funny thing is, they can never decide on what to call it..
What is pani puri/gol gappe/fuchka?
This major world religion originated in the 6th century BCE in northeastern India and emphasises the path to enlightenment through meditation, ethical conduct, and wisdom.
What is Buddhism?
This is the year Bangladesh gained independence.
When was 1971?
This 1995 film tells the story of a love triangle set against the backdrop of political unrest in Tamil Nadu, and features a soundtrack by A.R Rahman that became iconic
What is Dil Se?
This Indian composer is famous for his work in both Bollywood and international films, and won an Oscar for his score in a 2008 film “Slumdog Millionaire”
Who is A.R. Rahman?
This traditional South Asian condiment is made by preserving fruits or vegetables in oil, salt, and spices like mustard seeds and fenugreek, giving it a tangy and spicy flavor. It’s often served as a side dish to enhance the taste of meals.
What is achaar?
This Hindu deity is often associated with knowledge, wisdom, and learning. They are depicted as having six heads and riding a swan.
Who is Saraswati?
This landlocked country, bordered by India and China, is known for its traditional cuisine that heavily features chili, cheese, and rice.
What is Bhutan?