Looking for Bollywood quiz questions with answers that you can use for a fun movie challenge? Here are 110 questions covering popular Hindi films, famous characters, actors, songs, memorable scenes, directors, and cinema history. Each question includes an answer, so you can play alone or host a quiz with friends and family.
The quiz starts with familiar movies and becomes more challenging as you go. You can use the easy questions for children and beginners, try the music and dialogue rounds with movie-loving friends, or save the harder questions for serious Bollywood fans.
There’s no need to sign up or download a separate document. Read the questions, keep your own score, and check each answer as you play. For a group game, ask someone to act as the quiz host so players don’t see the answers beforehand.
10 Bollywood Quiz Questions With Answers: Quick Picks
These ten Bollywood trivia questions give you a short round to start with. They cover recognizable films, actors, and movie stories, making them a good choice for family games or a quick break with friends.
1. Which Bollywood film features three engineering students named Rancho, Farhan, and Raju?
Answer: 3 Idiots (2009).
2. Who played Geet in the romantic comedy Jab We Met?
Answer: Kareena Kapoor.
3. Which 2001 film tells the story of villagers challenging British officers to a cricket match?
Answer: Lagaan.
4. Who played the title character in the film Dangal (2016)?
Answer: Aamir Khan, as Mahavir Singh Phogat.
5. Which film features the characters Jai and Veeru?
Answer: Sholay (1975).
6. Which actress played Naina in Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani?
Answer: Deepika Padukone.
7. Which Bollywood film follows a young man who becomes a radio host while trying to change his life through honesty?
Answer: Lage Raho Munna Bhai (2006). Munna impersonates a history professor on a radio quiz before becoming involved in a radio show.
8. Who directed the film Dil Chahta Hai (2001)?
Answer: Farhan Akhtar.
9. In which film does Shah Rukh Khan play Mohan Bhargava, a NASA employee who returns to India?
Answer: Swades (2004).
10. Which Bollywood film features the song “Badtameez Dil”?
Answer: Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani (2013).
Quick scoring tip: Give yourself one point for each correct answer. A score of 7 or higher is a strong start, but the real fun is discovering which films your friends remember differently.
Easy Bollywood Quiz Questions for Beginners
Easy Bollywood quiz questions should focus on popular films, familiar stars, and characters most movie fans recognize. This round is suitable for a casual family game or a school activity where players have different levels of cinema knowledge.
The questions below use simple wording and mostly avoid complicated production details. Start here if you’re hosting a quiz for people who don’t watch Bollywood films regularly.
Famous Bollywood Movies
11. Which film is commonly known by the abbreviation DDLJ?
Answer: Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge (1995).
12. What is the name of the alien in the film Koi… Mil Gaya?
Answer: Jaadoo.
13. Which movie features a mathematics teacher named Naina Mathur who has Tourette syndrome?
Answer: Hichki (2018).
14. Which film tells the story of a young woman who travels alone to Paris and Amsterdam after her wedding is called off?
Answer: Queen (2014).
15. Which film centers on the relationship between a man and a young girl named Munni, whom he tries to reunite with her family?
Answer: Bajrangi Bhaijaan (2015).
16. Which film features a character named Dr. Viru Sahastrabuddhe, nicknamed Virus?
Answer: 3 Idiots (2009).
17. Which 2007 film follows a dyslexic child named Ishaan?
Answer: Taare Zameen Par.
18. Which sports film features a former hockey player coaching India’s women’s national team?
Answer: Chak De! India (2007).
19. Which Bollywood film follows three childhood friends on a road trip through Spain?
Answer: Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara (2011).
20. Which film features a young woman named Piku and her father Bhaskor Banerjee?
Answer: Piku (2015).
Easy Bollywood Movie Trivia MCQs
Each question in this mini-round has four options. Let players choose an answer before revealing the correct one.
21. Who plays the lead character in PK (2014)?
A. Salman Khan
B. Aamir Khan
C. Akshay Kumar
D. Hrithik Roshan
Answer: B. Aamir Khan.
22. Which film features a character named Simran played by Kajol?
A. Kuch Kuch Hota Hai
B. Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham
C. Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge
D. Fanaa
Answer: C. Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge.
23. Which of these films is primarily about women’s wrestling?
A. Dangal
B. Rocket Singh
C. Rockstar
D. Wake Up Sid
Answer: A. Dangal.
24. Who plays the central character in the film Mary Kom (2014)?
A. Vidya Balan
B. Priyanka Chopra
C. Alia Bhatt
D. Sonakshi Sinha
Answer: B. Priyanka Chopra.
25. Which film features the character of the scientist Rohit Mehra?
A. Ra.One
B. Koi… Mil Gaya
C. Robot
D. Mission Mangal
Answer: B. Koi… Mil Gaya.
26. Which film features a character named Bitti Mishra?
A. Bareilly Ki Barfi
B. Piku
C. Queen
D. English Vinglish
Answer: A. Bareilly Ki Barfi.
27. Who plays Shashi Godbole in English Vinglish (2012)?
A. Madhuri Dixit
B. Sridevi
C. Juhi Chawla
D. Tabu
Answer: B. Sridevi.
28. Which movie takes place largely during a wedding in Delhi and features Aditi, played by Kalki Koechlin, among the central characters?
A. Band Baaja Baaraat
B. Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani
C. Queen
D. Dil Dhadakne Do
Answer: B. Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani.
29. Which film follows a young woman named Sehmat who becomes a spy?
A. Raazi
B. Kahaani
C. Neerja
D. Pink
Answer: A. Raazi.
30. Which actor plays the title role in Jolly LLB 2 (2017)?
A. Arshad Warsi
B. Akshay Kumar
C. Shah Rukh Khan
D. Ayushmann Khurrana
Answer: B. Akshay Kumar.
For an easy group round, use questions 11 to 30 and allow thirty seconds per question. Keep the answers hidden from players and read the options aloud when necessary.
If you’d like a different kind of challenge after this round, explore our fun quiz questions with answers for activities beyond Hindi cinema.
Bollywood Actors and Movie Characters Quiz
This round tests how well you remember the people behind the characters. Some questions ask you to name an actor, while others focus on famous character names.
The questions are slightly harder than the beginner round, but they still feature well-known Hindi movies. They’re especially useful for movie fans who remember faces and stories more easily than release dates.
31. Who played Rani Mehra in Queen (2014)?
Answer: Kangana Ranaut.
32. Which actor portrayed the wrestler Mahavir Singh Phogat in Dangal?
Answer: Aamir Khan.
33. Who played the character of Vijay Deenanath Chauhan in the 1990 film Agneepath?
Answer: Amitabh Bachchan.
34. Which actor played the same character in the 2012 remake of Agneepath?
Answer: Hrithik Roshan.
35. Who played Munna in the film Munna Bhai M.B.B.S.?
Answer: Sanjay Dutt.
36. Which actor played Circuit, Munna’s close friend?
Answer: Arshad Warsi.
37. Who played the cricket-loving character Bhuvan in Lagaan?
Answer: Aamir Khan.
38. Which actress played the title character in the film Neerja (2016)?
Answer: Sonam Kapoor.
39. Who portrayed the character of Jhilmil in Barfi! (2012)?
Answer: Priyanka Chopra.
40. Which actor played the central character Barfi in the same film?
Answer: Ranbir Kapoor.
41. Who played the detective Vidya Bagchi in Kahaani (2012)?
Answer: Vidya Balan. Vidya Bagchi is the film’s central character, investigating her missing husband.
42. Which actor played the coach Kabir Khan in Chak De! India?
Answer: Shah Rukh Khan.
43. Who portrayed the character Safeena Firdausi in Gully Boy (2019)?
Answer: Alia Bhatt.
44. Who played the character of Murad Ahmed in Gully Boy?
Answer: Ranveer Singh.
45. Which actress played the central character Mili Naudiyal in Mili (2022)?
Answer: Janhvi Kapoor.
Host tip: This round works well when one person reads the questions aloud and everyone writes their answers. Award one point for the correct actor’s name. Don’t give extra points for knowing unrelated personal details about the performers.
Bollywood Songs Quiz With Answers
Bollywood music is a major part of Hindi cinema, so a movie quiz feels incomplete without a song round. These questions focus on film soundtracks, playback singers, and composers rather than asking players to reproduce copyrighted lyrics.
You can use this round without playing any audio. Read the song title or music credit and ask the players to identify the film or artist.
Guess the Bollywood Film From the Song
46. Which film features the song “Kal Ho Naa Ho”?
Answer: Kal Ho Naa Ho (2003).
47. In which film does the song “Tum Hi Ho” appear?
Answer: Aashiqui 2 (2013).
48. Which movie includes the song “Channa Mereya”?
Answer: Ae Dil Hai Mushkil (2016).
49. Which film features the song “Gallan Goodiyaan”?
Answer: Dil Dhadakne Do (2015).
50. Which movie includes “Kabira” in its soundtrack?
Answer: Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani (2013).
51. Which film features the song “Tujhe Dekha To”?
Answer: Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge (1995).
52. Which Bollywood film includes the song “Senorita”?
Answer: Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara (2011).
53. Which film features the song “Jai Ho”?
Answer: Slumdog Millionaire (2008).
Explanation: Slumdog Millionaire is a British film set in India, not a Bollywood production in the usual sense. This is a bonus Indian-film music question, included to help players understand that distinction.
Singers and Music Directors
54. Who sang the popular song “Tum Hi Ho” from Aashiqui 2?
Answer: Arijit Singh.
55. Who composed the music for the film Lagaan?
Answer: A. R. Rahman.
56. Which playback singer performed “Kal Ho Naa Ho,” the title song?
Answer: Sonu Nigam.
57. Who composed the soundtrack for Dil Se.. (1998)?
Answer: A. R. Rahman.
58. Which singer performed “Channa Mereya” in Ae Dil Hai Mushkil?
Answer: Arijit Singh.
59. Which music-composer trio created the songs for Dil Chahta Hai?
Answer: Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy.
60. Who composed the music for Rockstar (2011)?
Answer: A. R. Rahman.
Music-round tip: Ask guests to name the film first, then offer a bonus point for the singer or composer. If you play music clips in public or online, make sure you have the necessary permission to use the recordings.
Bollywood Dialogue and Iconic Scenes Quiz
A good Bollywood dialogue quiz tests whether you remember a movie from a character, situation, or memorable scene. This round uses descriptions instead of copying long film dialogues, so players can enjoy the challenge without needing to memorize every word.
These fifteen questions work especially well for friends who enjoy rewatching their favorite movies.
Guess the Bollywood Movie
61. Which classic Bollywood film features a feared outlaw named Gabbar Singh?
Answer: Sholay (1975).
62. Which film features a college romance between Raj and Simran during a journey across Europe?
Answer: Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge (1995).
63. Which film follows a radio host who promotes the ideas of Mahatma Gandhi after experiencing imagined conversations with him?
Answer: Lage Raho Munna Bhai (2006).
64. In which movie does a father pretend to dislike Indian culture while secretly encouraging his daughter to follow her own choices?
Answer: Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge (1995).
65. Which Bollywood movie features a college student named Anjali who plays basketball with Rahul?
Answer: Kuch Kuch Hota Hai (1998).
66. Which film revolves around a group of young friends who become involved in a political awakening after acting in a documentary?
Answer: Rang De Basanti (2006).
67. Which movie features an aspiring singer named Janardhan Jakhar, who becomes known as Jordan?
Answer: Rockstar (2011).
68. Which film follows an enthusiastic television reporter trying to uncover the truth about a mysterious man who behaves strangely around human customs?
Answer: PK (2014).
69. Which film shows a police officer using recorded testimonies to investigate the disappearance of a pregnant woman’s husband?
Answer: Kahaani (2012).
70. Which film features two men who pretend to be gay to share an apartment with a woman?
Answer: Dostana (2008).
Identify the Character or Scene
71. What is the name of the famous villain played by Amjad Khan in Sholay?
Answer: Gabbar Singh.
72. Which film features a memorable scene in which a young boy’s artistic talent is recognized by his new teacher?
Answer: Taare Zameen Par (2007).
73. In which film does a group of friends participate in activities such as skydiving during a trip to Spain?
Answer: Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara (2011).
74. Which film features a character named Baburao Ganpatrao Apte, played by Paresh Rawal?
Answer: Hera Pheri (2000).
75. Which film tells the story of a young woman who secretly trains for a singing competition despite opposition at home?
Answer: Secret Superstar (2017).
How to play this round: Read the scene description aloud without saying the title. Let each player write down a guess. If nobody knows the answer, offer a clue such as the decade or lead actor.
Classic Bollywood Quiz Questions and Film History
Classic Bollywood trivia helps players discover how Hindi cinema changed over time. This round covers older films, directors, and important moments in Indian film history.
It also makes a useful educational activity, especially when you add a short explanation after the more difficult answers.
Old Bollywood Movie Quiz
76. In which year was the Hindi film Sholay released?
Answer: 1975.
77. Who directed Mughal-e-Azam (1960)?
Answer: K. Asif.
78. Who played Prince Salim in Mughal-e-Azam?
Answer: Dilip Kumar.
79. Which actress played Anarkali in Mughal-e-Azam?
Answer: Madhubala.
80. Which 1957 film directed by Mehboob Khan tells the story of a woman named Radha?
Answer: Mother India.
81. Who played Radha in Mother India?
Answer: Nargis.
82. Which filmmaker directed Pyaasa (1957)?
Answer: Guru Dutt.
83. Which actor played the central character in the 1951 film Awaara?
Answer: Raj Kapoor.
84. Which director made the 1973 film Bobby?
Answer: Raj Kapoor.
85. Which 1965 film features actors Shashi Kapoor and Nanda in a story set against wartime?
Answer: Jab Jab Phool Khile (1965) features Shashi Kapoor and Nanda, but it is a romance set in Kashmir, not a wartime story.
Corrected quiz question: Which 1965 romantic film starred Shashi Kapoor and Nanda in the lead roles?
Answer: Jab Jab Phool Khile (1965).
Directors, Awards, and Cinema Facts
86. Who directed the film Lagaan (2001)?
Answer: Ashutosh Gowariker.
87. Which Hindi film was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film at the 2002 ceremony?
Answer: Lagaan (2001).
Explanation: Lagaan received a nomination but did not win. The winner was No Man’s Land from Bosnia and Herzegovina.
88. Who directed the film Black (2005), starring Amitabh Bachchan and Rani Mukerji?
Answer: Sanjay Leela Bhansali.
89. Who directed the 2012 film Barfi!?
Answer: Anurag Basu.
90. Which director made the film Swades (2004)?
Answer: Ashutosh Gowariker.
Film history note: Bollywood usually refers to the Hindi-language film industry centered in Mumbai. Indian cinema is broader and includes films made in Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Bengali, Marathi, and many other languages.
For readers who also enjoy questions outside cinema, our general knowledge quiz in Hindi offers a different type of challenge.
Hard Bollywood Quiz Questions and Rapid-Fire Round
This final quiz round is for players who remember filmmakers, supporting characters, unusual plot details, and film credits. Some answers are less obvious than the questions in the beginner sections.
Try to answer without looking at the options or searching online. These questions are suitable for a final round in a party competition or a movie-fan challenge.
Challenging Bollywood Movie Trivia
91. What is the name of Aamir Khan’s character in Rang De Basanti (2006)?
Answer: Daljeet, commonly called DJ.
92. Which actress played the character of Rosie in the 1965 film Guide?
Answer: Waheeda Rehman.
93. Who directed the Hindi film Guide (1965)?
Answer: Vijay Anand.
94. Which filmmaker directed the movie Omkara (2006)?
Answer: Vishal Bhardwaj.
95. Which Shakespeare play inspired Omkara?
Answer: Othello.
96. Which Shakespeare play inspired Vishal Bhardwaj’s film Maqbool (2003)?
Answer: Macbeth.
97. Who played the character of Maqbool in the 2003 film?
Answer: Irrfan Khan.
98. Who played the lead role of Charlie and Guddu, twin brothers, in Kaminey (2009)?
Answer: Shahid Kapoor.
99. Who directed Kaminey (2009)?
Answer: Vishal Bhardwaj.
100. Which director made the crime drama Satya (1998)?
Answer: Ram Gopal Varma.
Bollywood Rapid-Fire Questions
These last ten questions are suitable for a timed challenge. Give each player about ten seconds per question, with one point for each correct answer.
101. Who directed Andhadhun (2018)?
Answer: Sriram Raghavan.
102. Which actor played Akash, a pianist, in Andhadhun?
Answer: Ayushmann Khurrana.
103. Who directed Kahaani (2012)?
Answer: Sujoy Ghosh.
104. Which actor played the character of Inspector Jatayu in the film Drishyam (2015)?
Answer: There is no Inspector Jatayu in the 2015 Hindi film. The central police officer is IG Meera Deshmukh, played by Tabu.
Corrected quiz question: Who played IG Meera Deshmukh in Drishyam (2015)?
Answer: Tabu.
105. Who directed Drishyam (2015), the Hindi-language remake?
Answer: Nishikant Kamat.
106. Who played the character of Simi in Andhadhun?
Answer: Tabu.
107. Which actor portrayed the mathematician Anand Kumar in Super 30 (2019)?
Answer: Hrithik Roshan.
108. Who directed the film Gully Boy (2019)?
Answer: Zoya Akhtar.
109. Which actor played the title role in Sardar Udham (2021)?
Answer: Vicky Kaushal.
110. Who directed Sardar Udham (2021)?
Answer: Shoojit Sircar.
Congratulations on finishing the final round. Add up your scores to see which types of Bollywood questions you know best. Film trivia is more enjoyable when everyone gets a chance to learn something new.
How to Host a Bollywood Quiz Night
You can use these Bollywood trivia questions for a family gathering, college game, classroom activity, or movie night. Choose the number of questions based on how much time your group has.
For a short game, pick the ten Quick Picks. For a longer activity, combine two or three themed rounds. Use the full 110-question collection when your group wants a more challenging event.
Simple scoring rules
| Rule | Recommended approach |
|---|---|
| Correct answer | 1 point |
| Incorrect answer | 0 points |
| Skipped question | 0 points |
| Negative marking | None |
| Time per easy question | 20 to 30 seconds |
| Time per rapid-fire question | Around 10 seconds |
| Tie-breaker | One unused question from the hard round |
For a party, choose one person as the quiz host. The host reads the question while other players write their answers. Reveal the correct answer only after everyone has responded.
Bollywood Quiz Score Guide
Use this guide for a full 110-question attempt. The labels are just for fun, not formal assessments of movie knowledge.
| Score | Result |
|---|---|
| 0 to 25 | Curious Movie Explorer |
| 26 to 50 | Weekend Bollywood Viewer |
| 51 to 75 | Movie Night Regular |
| 76 to 95 | Bollywood Trivia Fan |
| 96 to 110 | Cinema Quiz Champion |
Can You Play Without a Website or App?
Yes. The questions and answers are available as normal text. A host can read them aloud from a phone, tablet, or computer, while players record their responses on paper.
If you’d like another group activity after the quiz, try tricky questions in Hindi with answers for a different kind of thinking challenge.
Frequently Asked Questions About Bollywood Quiz Questions
What are some easy Bollywood quiz questions with answers?
Easy Bollywood quiz questions usually ask about popular movie names, famous actors, or well-known characters. For example, you can ask which film features Rancho, Farhan, and Raju, or who played Geet in Jab We Met. Familiar questions help beginners feel included. Start with recognizable titles before moving on to film directors, music composers, and older cinema facts.
How do I organize a Bollywood quiz for a party?
Choose a quiz host, divide players into teams, and select a few question rounds. Start with easy movie trivia, then move to actors, songs, and harder questions. Give one point per correct answer and decide on a time limit before playing. Keep the answers with the host so players can respond without seeing them. A simple score sheet is enough.
Can I use Bollywood trivia questions in a school competition?
Yes, Bollywood trivia can work as a school activity when the questions are suitable for the students’ ages and school rules. Focus on film knowledge, music, characters, and general cinema history. Avoid personal gossip or unnecessarily sensitive topics. Check all answers before the event and prepare a separate answer sheet for the teacher or host.
How can I make a Bollywood quiz more difficult?
To increase difficulty, ask about supporting actors, directors, character names, film release years, or music composers. You can also provide fewer hints or set a shorter time limit. Avoid making questions deliberately confusing. A difficult question should still have a clear, verifiable answer rather than depend on a vague clue or an opinion.
What is the difference between Bollywood and Indian cinema?
Bollywood generally refers to the Hindi-language film industry based in Mumbai. Indian cinema includes many regional film industries and languages, such as Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Bengali, and Marathi. Not every Indian film is a Bollywood film. When creating a quiz, keep that distinction clear so questions about broader Indian cinema do not accidentally appear as Hindi-film facts.
How can I check whether a Bollywood quiz answer is correct?
Check reliable film credits, official awards records, or trustworthy film reference sources. For film roles and release dates, make sure you’re checking the correct production, especially when a movie has been remade. For music questions, distinguish singers from composers. If a question could have more than one correct answer, rewrite it to identify the film, year, or version clearly.
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Editorial note: This quiz is organized into easy, themed, and challenging rounds to help readers find questions suitable for different games and events. Check film facts against reliable references before using them in a formal competition.