What is Bollywood Quiz?
Who played Gabbar? Which cinema ran DDLJ for twenty years? Which film was India’s first Oscar nominee? Sixty questions across the decades — the classics, the nineties romances, the Hirani films, Rajamouli’s epics and the recent hits — plus the debuts, the nicknames, the singers and the awards.
Four options a question, ten a round; the full list with answers is below for kitty-party and office quiz hosts.
All 60 Bollywood quiz questions and answers
Print them for a kitty party or office quiz — answers included.
- Which was the first Indian talkie film, released in 1931? Alam Ara
- Who made India’s first feature film, Raja Harishchandra (1913)? Dadasaheb Phalke
- Which 1957 film was India’s first Oscar nominee for Best Foreign Language Film? Mother India
- Who played Anarkali in Mughal-e-Azam (1960)? Madhubala
- Which 1975 film features the characters Jai, Veeru, Basanti and Gabbar Singh? Sholay
- Who played Gabbar Singh in Sholay? Amjad Khan
- Which film gave Amitabh Bachchan the “Angry Young Man” image in 1973? Zanjeer
- Who directed Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge (1995)? Aditya Chopra
- Which Mumbai cinema screened DDLJ continuously for more than 20 years? Maratha Mandir
- What are the names of the lead pair in DDLJ? Raj and Simran
- Which 2001 film about a cricket match against the British was nominated for an Oscar? Lagaan
- Who directed Lagaan? Ashutosh Gowariker
- In 3 Idiots, what is the nickname of the character played by Aamir Khan? Rancho
- Who directed 3 Idiots and PK? Rajkumar Hirani
- Dangal (2016) tells the story of which wrestling family? The Phogats
- Which Karan Johar film was his directorial debut in 1998? Kuch Kuch Hota Hai
- Who played the villain Mogambo in Mr. India (1987)? Amrish Puri
- Which 1994 family film starring Salman Khan and Madhuri Dixit was a record-breaking hit? Hum Aapke Hain Koun..!
- Which film marked Hrithik Roshan’s debut as a lead actor in 2000? Kaho Naa… Pyaar Hai
- Which 2007 film was Deepika Padukone’s Hindi film debut? Om Shanti Om
- In which film does Shah Rukh Khan coach the Indian women’s hockey team? Chak De! India
- In Swades, Shah Rukh Khan plays a scientist working for which organisation? NASA
- Which film introduced the idea of “Gandhigiri”? Lage Raho Munna Bhai
- Who plays Circuit in the Munna Bhai films? Arshad Warsi
- Taare Zameen Par (2007) is about a child living with which condition? Dyslexia
- Which 2006 film mixes a documentary on freedom fighters with college students in Delhi? Rang De Basanti
- Who directed Dil Chahta Hai (2001), his first film? Farhan Akhtar
- Which 2012 film starring Vidya Balan is set in Kolkata during Durga Puja? Kahaani
- In Bajrangi Bhaijaan, the little girl Munni is from which country? Pakistan
- Which S. S. Rajamouli film won the Oscar for Best Original Song in 2023? RRR
- Who plays Kattappa in the Baahubali films? Sathyaraj
- Andhadhun (2018) is about a pianist who pretends to be… Blind
- In Gully Boy (2019), Ranveer Singh plays a rapper named… Murad
- Queen (2014) stars which actress as Rani, who goes on her honeymoon alone? Kangana Ranaut
- Barfi! (2012) features Ranbir Kapoor as a character who cannot… Hear or speak
- Which film is based on IPS officer Manoj Kumar Sharma’s UPSC journey? 12th Fail
- Which 1971 Hrishikesh Mukherjee film stars Rajesh Khanna as a cancer patient who spreads joy? Anand
- Who is known as the “Tragedy King” of Hindi cinema? Dilip Kumar
- Which actor is called the “Showman” of Hindi cinema? Raj Kapoor
- Which actress is known as the “Dream Girl”? Hema Malini
- Who was the first superstar of Hindi cinema, with 15 consecutive solo hits (1969–71)? Rajesh Khanna
- Which composer made his film debut with Roja (1992)? A. R. Rahman
- A. R. Rahman won two Oscars for which film? Slumdog Millionaire
- Which singer is called the “Nightingale of India”? Lata Mangeshkar
- Which singer was recognised by Guinness World Records for the most studio recordings? Asha Bhosle
- Which composer was nicknamed “Pancham”? R. D. Burman
- What is the Filmfare Award trophy popularly called? The Black Lady
- Which is India’s highest award in cinema? Dadasaheb Phalke Award
- Who was the first recipient of the Dadasaheb Phalke Award (1969)? Devika Rani
- Who directed Devdas (2002), Bajirao Mastani and Padmaavat? Sanjay Leela Bhansali
- Which was Shah Rukh Khan’s first film, released in 1992? Deewana
- Which 1988 film was Aamir Khan’s first hit as a lead actor? Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak
- Which 1989 film made Salman Khan a star? Maine Pyar Kiya
- Which was Amitabh Bachchan’s first film (1969)? Saat Hindustani
- Which 2012 film was Alia Bhatt’s debut? Student of the Year
- Which 2010 film was Ranveer Singh’s debut? Band Baaja Baaraat
- Priyanka Chopra won which title in 2000 before joining films? Miss World
- Aishwarya Rai won which title in 1994? Miss World
- Which 2015 film starring Ajay Devgn is a remake of a Malayalam thriller about a family cover-up? Drishyam
- Which 2023 film starring Shah Rukh Khan is directed by Atlee? Jawan
How to run a Bollywood quiz night
Three rounds work: ten questions from this bank on the projector, ten emoji puzzles, then a Dumb Charades round with the losing team acting. Finish with Antakshari if the neighbours can take it.
Bollywood Emoji Quiz
🏏🇮🇳🇬🇧💰 — got it? Fifty Hindi films turned into emoji puzzles: sports biopics, the big romances, the thrillers and the comedies. Each puzzle has four film titles to choose from, so it is a game rather than a guessing marathon, and the answer key is below for WhatsApp-group hosts.
Ten puzzles a round with instant scoring; play it on the TV at a party and let the room shout.
All 50 Bollywood emoji puzzles with answers
Copy any line into a WhatsApp group and let them guess; the answers are here.
- 3️⃣🤪🎓 3 Idiots
- 🤼♀️👨👧👧🥇 Dangal
- 🏏🇮🇳🇬🇧💰 Lagaan
- 🚂❤️🌾🇬🇧 Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge
- 🫥👨🔬🎩🇮🇳 Mr. India
- 🏑👩🦰🏆🇮🇳 Chak De! India
- 🚀👨🚀🏡💡🇮🇳 Swades
- 👦📚🎨😢 Taare Zameen Par
- 🎹🙈🔪 Andhadhun
- 🎤🎧🏙️🕶️ Gully Boy
- 🏰👸🔥⚔️ Padmaavat
- 🤐🍫🎈👫 Barfi!
- 🏃♂️🇮🇳🥇✈️ Bhaag Milkha Bhaag
- 🏏7️⃣🧢🚂 M.S. Dhoni: The Untold Story
- 🚂🚌👫🎉 Jab We Met
- 🕵️♀️🤰🌆🪔 Kahaani
- 👧🐒🇵🇰🙏 Bajrangi Bhaijaan
- 👻👗🏘️🌙 Stree
- 👰🏡👨👩👧👦🐕 Hum Aapke Hain Koun..!
- 🎓👫💔👶 Kuch Kuch Hota Hai
- 🔫🏜️👬🎲 Sholay
- 🚴♂️📚📝👮 12th Fail
- 💥🪖🇮🇳🌙 Uri: The Surgical Strike
- 👩🍳🇺🇸📖🗣️ English Vinglish
- 👑🕌💔🪶 Mughal-e-Azam
- 🐍🐘🏹👑 Baahubali
- 🔥💧👬🇮🇳⛓️ RRR
- 🩺😂🤗🏥 Munna Bhai M.B.B.S.
- 🕶️🚗💸🏙️ Dhoom
- 🦸♂️🧬👽 Krrish
- 👩❤️👨🇮🇳🇵🇰⛓️ Veer-Zaara
- 🎸💔🕌🎶 Rockstar
- 🤰👵😳👨👩👦 Badhaai Ho
- 👴💩🚗🛣️ Piku
- 🤡🎭🎬💃🔄 Om Shanti Om
- 🧕✈️🇵🇰🕵️♀️ Raazi
- ⚖️🙏🛕😂 OMG – Oh My God!
- 👽📻❓🕊️ PK
- 💒🏃♀️🇬🇧🥳 Queen
- 🧑🎤🎙️📻🔥 Rang De Basanti
- 👨👩👧👑🏠🎉 Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham
- 👨⚖️👩👩👧✋🚫 Pink
- 🏫👩🏫🤭🧠 Hichki
- 👨🍳🍱📬💌 The Lunchbox
- 👨👧🚂🇮🇳🇵🇰💔 Gadar: Ek Prem Katha
- 💒📋🎉👫 Band Baaja Baaraat
- 🐯🐯🇮🇳🕵️ Ek Tha Tiger
- 👩✈️✈️🔫🛡️ Neerja
- 🇰🇼✈️🇮🇳🚌 Airlift
- 🎒🏔️💃👫 Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani
More: Emoji Quiz (Hollywood), Bollywood Quiz, Dumb Charades.
Game setup
How to play Bollywood Quiz
- Tap Start Quiz — ten questions are drawn at random from the Bollywood Quiz question bank.
- Choose one of the four answers. The correct answer lights up green instantly.
- Keep score as you go; a result card with your grade appears after question ten.
- Play again for a fresh set, or switch themes with the related quizzes below.
How many players?
Bollywood Quiz works with 1+ players and a typical round takes about 5–15 min. Recommended age: 10+.
Best occasions
Tips
- Pass the phone and play "one question each" for a group round.
- Use the Scoreboard tool for team tournaments across several quizzes.
- Fullscreen mode makes a great pub-quiz style round on a TV.
Bollywood Quiz FAQ
Are the answers shown?
Yes — after each question the right answer lights up, and the full question list with answers is printed below the game for revision.
Can I play more than ten questions?
Every round draws ten fresh questions from the bank, so keep tapping Play Again until you have seen them all.
How many questions are in Bollywood Quiz?
Each round has 10 questions drawn from a larger bank, so replays give different questions.
Is there a timer?
Optional — switch on the 15-second timer for a faster, more competitive round.
Can I suggest a question?
Yes, use the contact page. We add new questions regularly.