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The story behind filmi trivia

Filmi Trivia is more than just a Bollywood themed card game—it’s a celebration of South Asian culture, nostalgia, and the joy of coming together. Designed for desi family game nights, Bollywood movie lovers, and multi-generational gatherings, it brings a filmi twist to traditional trivia and family fun.

Born from countless memories of watching Bollywood movies and a desire to stay connected during the pandemic, Filmi Trivia was created to unite generations of South Asians around the world—through laughter, competition, and shared memories.

HOW IT ALL BEGAN

In 2020, during the height of the global pandemic, Filmi Trivia founder, Sami, was looking for ways to stay connected with friends and family while everyone was stuck at home. Every Friday night, she hosted a virtual trivia night called “Ladies Night: Bollywood Trivia”, where sisters, aunties, and close friends came together to laugh, compete, and relive the magic of Bollywood cinema.

She spent her weeks curating trivia questions and fun categories, inspired by decades of Bollywood films, iconic songs, and classic dialogues. These weekly gatherings became a lifeline, something everyone looked forward to, even during the most uncertain times.

Then one night, she thought: “Why isn’t this a real game yet?”

A Desi Childhood, Reimagined as a Game

Growing up in the 90s with immigrant parents, Bollywood wasn’t just entertainment, it was the soundtrack to South Asian life abroad. From cassette tapes at the local Indian grocery store to VHS copies of the latest hits, watching Bollywood movies was a family ritual for so many in the diaspora. Realizing there were no trivia games that reflected this shared experience, Sami - along with her best friend and husband - decided to create one. After months of writing questions and testing with friends and family, they launched a successful Kickstarter campaign. In November 2022, Filmi Trivia officially became available for retail.