Bollywood quiz India: film locations and star birthplaces
Read a clue about a film location, a studio, a star's birthplace or a famous shooting spot, then tap where it is on the map of India. There is also a multiple-choice Bollywood quiz about films, songs and stars.
Bollywood day on PinSprint is every Monday, and you can play the Bollywood rounds on any day.
90+ map clues and 115+ quiz questions in this collection, covering 25 states and union territories.
What's covered
- Film studios and famous Bollywood landmarks
- Locations used in well-known Hindi films
- Birthplaces and hometowns of actors, singers and filmmakers
- Cinemas, music and film history
Try three sample questions
1. Who directed the thriller Jewel Thief?
- • Nasir Hussain
- • Raj Khosla
- • Shakti Samanta
- • Vijay Anand
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Vijay Anand. He directed the 1967 mystery thriller starring Dev Anand.
2. Who directed Swades?
- • Ashutosh Gowariker
- • Farhan Akhtar
- • Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra
- • Shimit Amin
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Ashutosh Gowariker. He directed the 2004 drama starring Shah Rukh Khan as NASA engineer Mohan Bhargava.
3. Which sport is central to Chak De! India?
- • Cricket
- • Field hockey
- • Football
- • Kabaddi
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Field hockey. The film follows the Indian women's national hockey team and its coach.
How to score higher
- Film clues often hint at the movie. Think about where its best-known scenes were shot.
- Studios cluster in a few cities, so the state in the clue is usually enough to pick the right one.
- A pin in the right region still scores, so commit to a guess instead of skipping.
How scoring works
Each map clue is worth up to 100 points. Tap within about 15 km of the right spot for full marks. The score falls steadily with distance and reaches zero at 1,000 km. Five clues make a round of up to 500 points. In the multiple-choice quiz, faster correct answers score more and streaks add a bonus, for a best score of 1,300.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need to know old films?
- Both recent and classic films appear, and every answer comes with a short explanation, so you learn as you play.
- Is the Bollywood quiz free?
- Yes. There is no sign-up and no cost.