Ultimate Bollywood Quiz: 10 Questions Only Fans Can Ace

Bollywood fans love to claim they know it all. Every dialogue, every dance step, every song lyric. But how much do you actually remember? We put together 10 handpicked questions that separate casual viewers from lifelong fans. No Google, no cheating. Just you and your memory.

How to play

Read each question, pick your answer, then scroll to reveal the correct one. Give yourself 1 point for every right answer. At the end, check your fan level.

1. Which 1995 film gave us "Bade bade deshon mein aisi choti choti baatein hoti rehti hain"?

Answer: Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge (DDLJ). Shah Rukh Khan''s line to Kajol is one of the most quoted in Bollywood history.

2. Who composed the iconic score of Lagaan (2001)?

Answer: A.R. Rahman. The film was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film.

3. Name the actor who played the villain Mogambo in Mr. India.

Answer: Amrish Puri. "Mogambo khush hua" became a pop culture catchphrase overnight.

4. Which Bollywood film is a loose remake of The Godfather?

Answer: Sarkar (2005), directed by Ram Gopal Varma and starring Amitabh Bachchan.

5. What is the name of Shah Rukh Khan''s production company?

Answer: Red Chillies Entertainment, founded in 2002.

6. Which actress made her debut with Refugee opposite Abhishek Bachchan?

Answer: Kareena Kapoor Khan, in the year 2000.

7. Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham was directed by whom?

Answer: Karan Johar. Released in 2001, it remains one of the biggest multi-starrers ever made.

8. Which film features the song Chaiyya Chaiyya shot on top of a moving train?

Answer: Dil Se.. (1998), starring Shah Rukh Khan and Malaika Arora.

9. Who directed the cult classic Andaz Apna Apna (1994)?

Answer: Rajkumar Santoshi. It flopped on release but is now considered comedy gold.

10. Which Bollywood actor holds the record for most Filmfare Best Actor wins?

Answer: Dilip Kumar and Shah Rukh Khan are tied at 8 wins each.

Your fan level

• 0 to 3 correct: Casual viewer. Time for a rewatch marathon.
• 4 to 6 correct: Solid fan. You know your classics.
• 7 to 9 correct: Bollywood buff. Impressive.
• 10 correct: Certified trivia champion. Pop-quiz king or queen of your friend group.

Loved this quiz? Share it with your fan-club WhatsApp group and see who scores highest. A harder Round 2 drops next week. Subscribe so you do not miss it.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many questions are in this Bollywood quiz?

There are 10 questions ranging from easy to expert difficulty.

What counts as a good score?

7 or 8 out of 10 is a solid Bollywood fan score. 10 out of 10 means you know your cinema.

What topics does the quiz cover?

Iconic dialogues, blockbuster films, actor debuts, songs and trivia from the 80s, 90s, 2000s and 2020s.

Is the quiz free?

Yes, it is free to play and takes about 3 minutes.