Archive · 29 Nov 2025
Zohran Mamdani struggles with Bollywood quiz
Zohran Mamdani, who is going to be the mayor of New York City, was asked to guess some Bollywood songs in a quiz.
He could only get one right, which was 'Chaiyya Chaiyya' from the movie Dil Se.
The quiz was hosted by a journalist named Mehdi Hasan.
Even though he didn't do well, he showed his love for Bollywood by doing a famous pose of Shah Rukh Khan and making funny comments.
It was a fun and light-hearted moment.
Zohran Mamdani, the New York City mayor-elect, participated in a Bollywood song quiz hosted by journalist Mehdi Hasan.
He correctly identified 'Chaiyya Chaiyya' from the movie Dil Se (1998) but struggled with the other songs.
Mamdani admitted he would likely fail the quiz before it started and made humorous comments throughout.
He showcased his love for Bollywood by acing the iconic Shah Rukh Khan pose and making light-hearted remarks.
The quiz included songs from popular Bollywood movies like Kal Ho Naa Ho (2003) and Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge (1995).
- Who
- Zohran Mamdani, New York City mayor-elect and US Democratic Party member
- What
- Participated in a Bollywood song quiz and struggled to identify most songs
- When
- During a recent interview
- Where
- Not specified, but likely during a media interview
- Why
- To showcase his Bollywood knowledge and have a light-hearted moment
Mamdani's Humor and Love for Bollywood
Mamdani's Lack of Bollywood Knowledge
Mamdani's Performance
Mamdani's Humor and Love for Bollywood
Mamdani showcased his love for Bollywood by acing the iconic Shah Rukh Khan pose and making humorous comments during the quiz.
Mamdani's Lack of Bollywood Knowledge
Mamdani struggled to identify most of the Bollywood songs played during the quiz, admitting he would likely fail before it started.
- Person
- Zohran Mamdani
- Occupation
- New York City mayor-elect and US Democratic Party member
- Quiz
- Guess the Bollywood song
- Correct Answer
- Chaiyya Chaiyya from Dil Se (1998)
- Journalist
- Mehdi Hasan
- Movie 1
- Dil Se (1998)
- Actors 1
- Shah Rukh Khan and Manisha Koirala
- Movie 2
- Kal Ho Naa Ho (2003)
- Actors 2
- Shah Rukh Khan and Preity Zinta
- Movie 3
- Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge (1995)
- Actors 3
- Shah Rukh Khan and Kajol
Sources
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