Bollywood emoji bingo is a puzzle and a party game in one: the cards show Bollywood film names, and the host shows an emoji clue for each one. An alien, a radio and folded hands? That is PK. Guess the film, find it on your card and mark it. This page has the printable cards and clue cards, a Bollywood emoji quiz with all 36 clues and answers, and a way to play online with friends.
Bollywood emoji bingo to print (PDF)
These four pages show the printables: a page of Bollywood emoji bingo cards, a page of easy 3 by 3 cards for children, and two pages of the emoji clue cards that the host cuts apart. Click any picture for the PDF, or use the generator at the top of the page to choose the grid size and the number of cards.
Bollywood emoji quiz: all 36 clues and answers
The pack has 36 films, each with a clue of two to four emojis. Here is every clue, with the year of the film and a hint for how to read it. The film names are the answers, so hide this table from players and keep it for the host.
| Film | Year | Emoji clue | How to read it |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sholay | 1975 | 🔥 🐎 🤝 | fire, horse, friendship |
| Mr. India | 1987 | ⌚ 🙈 👦 👧 | wristwatch, hiding, children |
| Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge | 1995 | 🚂 🌻 💑 | train, mustard flowers, couple |
| Lagaan | 2001 | 🏏 🌧️ 👑 | cricket, rain, the British crown |
| Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham | 2001 | 😀 😢 👨👩👦 | happy, sad, family |
| Dil Chahta Hai | 2001 | 👬 👬 🏖️ | friends, beach |
| Devdas | 2002 | 💔 🪔 💃 | broken heart, lamp, dancer |
| Koi Mil Gaya | 2003 | 👽 🔭 👦 | alien, telescope, a boy |
| Kal Ho Naa Ho | 2003 | 📅 ❓ 💔 | calendar, question mark, broken heart |
| Munna Bhai M.B.B.S. | 2003 | 👨⚕️ 🤝 🤗 | doctor, handshake, hug |
| Dhoom | 2004 | 🏍️ 💨 🚓 | bike, speed, police chase |
| Black | 2005 | ⬛ 👩🏫 | black, teacher |
| Krrish | 2006 | 🦸♂️ 🎭 | superhero, mask |
| Jab We Met | 2007 | 🚆 👫 ❤️ | train, couple, love |
| Taare Zameen Par | 2007 | ⭐ 🌍 👦 🎨 | stars on earth, a boy, art |
| Chak De! India | 2007 | 🏑 🇮🇳 👧 | hockey, India, girls |
| Om Shanti Om | 2007 | 🎬 🔥 🔁 | film, fire, rebirth |
| Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi | 2008 | 🙏 💑 🕺 | prayer, couple, dancing |
| 3 Idiots | 2009 | 3️⃣ 🤪 🎓 | three, silly, graduate |
| Rocket Singh | 2009 | 🚀 🧔 💼 | rocket, a turbaned man, a bag |
| Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara | 2011 | 🚗 🇪🇸 🤿 🪂 | road trip, Spain, scuba diving, skydiving |
| Ek Tha Tiger | 2012 | 1️⃣ 🐯 🕵️ | one, tiger, spy |
| Barfi! | 2012 | 🍬 👂 🚲 | sweet, ear, bicycle |
| Chennai Express | 2013 | 🚂 🌴 💃 | train, southern palms, dance |
| Queen | 2014 | 👑 ✈️ 🗼 | queen, flight, Eiffel Tower |
| PK | 2014 | 👽 📻 🙏 | alien, transistor radio, folded hands |
| Bajrangi Bhaijaan | 2015 | 🙏 👧 🗺️ | prayer, a girl, a map |
| Piku | 2015 | 👩 👴 🚗 | daughter, father, car |
| Dangal | 2016 | 🤼♀️ 🥇 👧 👧 | wrestling, gold medal, two daughters |
| Sultan | 2016 | 🤼♂️ 🏆 ❤️ | wrestler, trophy, love |
| Stree | 2018 | 👩 👻 🏠 | woman, ghost, town |
| Andhadhun | 2018 | 🕶️ 🎹 🐇 | dark glasses, piano, rabbit |
| Padmaavat | 2018 | 👸 🏰 🔥 | queen, fort, fire |
| Gully Boy | 2019 | 🎤 🏙️ 🎧 | microphone, city streets, headphones |
| 12th Fail | 2023 | 1️⃣ 2️⃣ ❌ 📚 | one, two, a cross, books |
| Laapataa Ladies | 2024 | 👰 👰 🔍 🚂 | two brides, a search, a train |
How to play Bollywood emoji bingo
- Give every player a different card of film names, printed or on their phone.
- The host shows one emoji clue at a time, on the host screen or on a cut-out clue card.
- Players who guess the film and have it on their card mark it.
- Press Show the answer after everyone has had a guess.
- The first line, four corners or full card wins, and the host checks it against the sheet.
Guess the Bollywood movie by emoji: how the clues work
To guess the Bollywood movie by emoji, look for one of four kinds of clue. Number clues spell the title in digits, such as 3 Idiots or 12th Fail. Setting clues show a place or a vehicle, such as the train for Chennai Express or the Eiffel Tower for Queen. Character clues show the hero, such as the alien and the radio for PK. Idea clues show the plot in pictures, such as wrestling, gold and two girls for Dangal.
How long does a Bollywood emoji bingo game last?
The emoji clues take longer to solve than a spoken title, so plan about 30 seconds a clue. This simulation uses a list of 36 films, like the starter pack, with 10, 20 and 40 players, and shows the clue number at which each prize is usually won.
| Card | Players | First line (call) | Four corners (call) | Full card (call) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 by 5 | 10 players | 13 (11 to 15) | 20 (16 to 23) | 34 (33 to 35) |
| 5 by 5 | 20 players | 12 (10 to 13) | 17 (14 to 19) | 34 (33 to 34) |
| 5 by 5 | 40 players | 10 (9 to 12) | 14 (12 to 17) | 33 (32 to 34) |
| 4 by 4 | 10 players | 12 (10 to 14) | 20 (16 to 22) | 32 (31 to 33) |
| 4 by 4 | 20 players | 11 (9 to 12) | 17 (14 to 20) | 31 (30 to 32) |
| 3 by 3 | 10 players | 9 (7 to 11) | 20 (16 to 23) | 28 (26 to 30) |
| 3 by 3 | 20 players | 7 (6 to 9) | 17 (14 to 19) | 27 (24 to 28) |
With 36 films and 24 on each 5 by 5 card, a line usually arrives after about 12 clues, which is a game of 6 minutes at 30 seconds a clue. For a longer game, add your own film clues or play the 5 by 5 card for the four corners and the full card.
Emoji movie game for parties and families
An emoji movie game works because it needs no preparation and no skill beyond knowing the films. The pack mixes 2 films from before 1995 with newer hits, and the clues use 2 emojis for 2 films, 3 emojis for 28 films, 4 emojis for 6 films, so every age group will guess some of them. Ask the youngest players to shout the answers first and let the adults add the actors and the year.
Bollywood movie emoji game with teams
For a bigger group, divide into teams of three or four, give each team a card and let the teams confer for 15 seconds on each clue. The team that marks a line first wins, and a team that guesses a film that is not on its card scores a bonus point. If you want more clues, use the Bollywood emoji quiz table above as a starting point and add your own: pick any film, choose three emojis that point to a scene and try them on a friend.
Emoji bingo Bollywood style for kids
Emoji bingo Bollywood style works for children too, with the 3 by 3 card and the easiest films: Chennai Express, Krrish, PK and 3 Idiots. Show the emoji clue on a big screen and let children call out their guesses.
Run an emoji movie night in six steps
- Pick the grid: choose a 3 by 3, 4 by 4 or 5 by 5 card in the generator.
- Print: print the cards, the clue cards and the host sheet, and fold each clue card so that the film name is hidden.
- Hand out: give every player a card and a pen, or play on phones.
- Show the clue: hold up one clue card at a time and let players guess before you reveal the answer.
- Mark: players mark the film if it is on their card.
- Celebrate: the first player with a line shouts bingo, and the host checks the card.
Prize ideas for the emoji movie game
- Movie snack boxes for the first line
- A film-themed notebook or a poster for the four corners
- A movie voucher for the full card
- A trophy for the guest who solved the most clues
- A playlist dedication for the winning team
Tips for the host
- Read the table above before the party, so that you know every answer without checking.
- Show each clue for at least 10 seconds before you give any hint.
- Give a hint such as “it is from the 2000s” if nobody can guess after 30 seconds.
- Mix easy and hard clues, and start with easy ones to build confidence.
Wikipedia’s emoji article explains where emoji come from and how they are used in games and puzzles.
Play Bollywood emoji bingo online
Press Create game, share the link, and every player opens a different card of film names on their phone. Show each emoji clue on your screen, or share it on a video call, then press Show the answer. Check winners by card number. The emoji pictures are Twemoji, so they look the same on every device.
Bollywood emoji bingo: frequently asked questions
Are the emoji clues hard?
Most are gentle, for mixed family groups: two to four emojis per film that point to a famous scene or idea. Let players shout guesses before you reveal the answer.
How many films are in the Bollywood emoji quiz?
36 films, from classics such as Sholay and Mr. India to hits such as 3 Idiots, Dangal, Stree and Laapataa Ladies. Every clue and answer is in the table on this page.
Can I make my own emoji clues?
Yes. Pick a film, choose two to four emojis for a character, a place or a scene, and add the film name to the list of squares in the generator. For emoji pictures of your own, see the emoji bingo game.
Can I change the squares?
Yes. Every square is editable in the generator: add names, inside jokes or your own list, and the cards, the caller list and the online game all use your version.
Is it free to download and play?
Yes. Printable cards, the PDF download and the online game are all free, with no app and no sign-up.