Bollywood Bingo Card Generator swaps numbers for famous Hindi films, from Sholay and Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge to 3 Idiots, Pathaan and 12th Fail. Download free Bollywood bingo cards as a PDF, print up to 200 different cards, or host the game online and let everyone play on their phones. The caller list and the rules page are included.
Bollywood bingo to print (PDF)
These four pages show the Bollywood Bingo Card Generator download: a page of two 5 by 5 cards, a page of quick 4 by 4 cards, the caller list with all 73 films, and the one-page rules. Click any picture for the PDF, or use the generator at the top of the page to change the films, the title and the number of cards.
Bollywood Bingo Card Generator: what is on them
The starter list has 73 well-known films across seven decades, and each 5 by 5 card shows 24 of them plus a free square, so every card is different. 16 of the films are from before 2000, and the rest are from the 2000s onward, so grandparents and teenagers each have a few titles they know best.
| Decade | Films | Titles on the starter list |
|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 1 | Mother India (1957) |
| 1960s | 1 | Mughal-e-Azam (1960) |
| 1970s | 5 | Anand (1971), Deewaar (1975), Sholay (1975), Amar Akbar Anthony (1977), Don (1978) |
| 1980s | 3 | Mr. India (1987), Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak (1988), Maine Pyar Kiya (1989) |
| 1990s | 6 | Hum Aapke Hain Koun..! (1994), Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge (1995), Dil To Pagal Hai (1997), Kuch Kuch Hota Hai (1998), Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam (1999), Taal (1999) |
| 2000s | 25 | Kaho Naa Pyaar Hai (2000), Mohabbatein (2000), Dil Chahta Hai (2001), Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham (2001), Lagaan (2001), Devdas (2002), Kal Ho Naa Ho (2003), Koi Mil Gaya (2003), Munna Bhai M.B.B.S. (2003), Dhoom (2004), Main Hoon Na (2004), Veer-Zaara (2004), Black (2005), Krrish (2006), Lage Raho Munna Bhai (2006), Rang De Basanti (2006), Chak De! India (2007), Jab We Met (2007), Om Shanti Om (2007), Taare Zameen Par (2007), Ghajini (2008), Jodhaa Akbar (2008), Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi (2008), Rock On!! (2008), 3 Idiots (2009) |
| 2010s | 27 | Band Baaja Baaraat (2010), Dabangg (2010), My Name Is Khan (2010), Rockstar (2011), Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara (2011), Barfi! (2012), Ek Tha Tiger (2012), Kahaani (2012), Chennai Express (2013), Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani (2013), 2 States (2014), Haider (2014), PK (2014), Queen (2014), Bajirao Mastani (2015), Bajrangi Bhaijaan (2015), Piku (2015), Dangal (2016), Sultan (2016), Andhadhun (2018), Badhaai Ho (2018), Padmaavat (2018), Raazi (2018), Stree (2018), Gully Boy (2019), Kabir Singh (2019), War (2019) |
| 2020s | 5 | Shershaah (2021), 12th Fail (2023), Jawan (2023), Pathaan (2023), Laapataa Ladies (2024) |
Hosting a younger crowd? Delete the older titles and add this year’s releases. Hosting parents and grandparents? Add more classics like Guide, Pakeezah and Chupke Chupke.
Bollywood bingo game: how to play
- Give every player a different card, printed or on their phone.
- The host calls one film at a time, in any order, and ticks it on the caller list.
- Players mark the film if it is on their card.
- Prizes go to the first complete line (across, down or diagonal), the four corners and the full card.
Fun ways to call Bollywood Bingo Card Generator
- Say the title: the simplest way, great for mixed ages.
- Act it out: dumb charades style, with the first person to guess winning a bonus sweet.
- Dialogue baazi: say a famous line from the film instead of its name.
- Play a song: play a hit song from the film and let players work out which film it is from.
- Emoji clue: send an emoji clue on the family WhatsApp group, such as three graduation caps, or play the Bollywood emoji bingo version.
How long does a Bollywood bingo game last?
A Bollywood bingo game has three prizes: a line, the four corners and the full card. The 73-film list is larger than most home lists, so the simulation below shows the call number at which each prize is usually won, with 10, 20 and 40 players and the middle half of results in brackets.
| Card | Players | First line (call) | Four corners (call) | Full card (call) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 by 5 | 10 players | 25 (21 to 29) | 39 (31 to 45) | 67 (65 to 69) |
| 5 by 5 | 20 players | 22 (18 to 25) | 33 (27 to 39) | 66 (64 to 67) |
| 5 by 5 | 40 players | 19 (15 to 22) | 28 (23 to 33) | 64 (62 to 66) |
| 4 by 4 | 10 players | 23 (19 to 27) | 38 (31 to 45) | 63 (61 to 66) |
| 4 by 4 | 20 players | 19 (16 to 23) | 33 (26 to 38) | 61 (58 to 64) |
| 3 by 3 | 10 players | 16 (13 to 20) | 38 (31 to 45) | 55 (51 to 59) |
| 3 by 3 | 20 players | 14 (10 to 17) | 32 (26 to 38) | 52 (47 to 56) |
The full card needs about 64 to 67 calls out of 73, because a 5 by 5 card holds 24 of the 73 films and the last film on someone’s card can come late. Many hosts therefore play for the line and the corners, and stop the game when a card is full or when time runs out.
Bollywood bingo printable: card sizes compared
The Bollywood bingo printable comes in three card sizes, and each suits a different group:
- 5 by 5: 24 films and a free square, for adults and teenagers who know many titles.
- 4 by 4: 16 films and no free square, for a faster game of about 20 calls.
- 3 by 3: 9 films, for children and for people who know fewer films.
A 5 by 5 card can be filled in about 7 × 1042 different ways from the 73 films, so two cards in the same room are almost never alike.
Play Bollywood bingo with a song or a dialogue
If you want to play Bollywood bingo as a quiz, give the clue instead of the title. Say a famous line, such as “Mogambo khush hua”, and let players find the film. For the songs version, see Bollywood music bingo, and for a kitty party twist see Bollywood musical tambola.
Run a Bollywood bingo night in six steps
- Choose the films: keep the starter list or edit it for the age of your guests.
- Download: press Download PDF for a file with the cards, the caller list and the rules page.
- Print: print one card for each guest, in color or in black and white, on Letter or A4 paper.
- Call: read a title, play a song or give a clue every 20 to 30 seconds.
- Check: when someone shouts bingo, check the film names against the caller list.
- Reward: give a prize for the line, the corners and the full card.
Prize ideas for Bollywood bingo
- Movie tickets or a popcorn tub for the line
- A Bollywood poster or a DVD for the four corners
- A hamper of snacks for the full card
- A mock award trophy for the best film buff
- A playlist or a karaoke turn for the winner
Tips for the host
- Pick a mix of classics and recent hits so that every age group can mark a few squares.
- Keep a list of backup films, in case a favorite is missing, and add them to the squares.
- Let guests call the films in turns, which keeps the party lively.
- Use a prize for the first person to guess the actor, to keep players engaged between calls.
Wikipedia’s Hindi cinema article describes the history of the industry, from silent films to today, which helps when you build your own list.
Play Bollywood bingo online
Press Create game and share one link on WhatsApp. Every guest gets a different card on their phone, and you check winners by card number on your screen. You can personalize the squares before you start, and Download these cards (PDF) prints the same cards for guests who prefer paper. For a full guide see play Bollywood bingo online.
Bollywood bingo: frequently asked questions
How many films are on a Bollywood bingo card?
24 films plus a free middle square on a 5 by 5 card. You can also choose 4 by 4 (16 films) for a quicker game or 3 by 3 for children.
Can I download Bollywood bingo cards as a PDF?
Yes. Choose how many cards you need and press Download PDF. The file includes the cards, a caller list and a rules page.
Can I play Bollywood bingo with songs instead of films?
Yes. Use Bollywood music bingo, where the squares are famous songs, or Bollywood musical tambola, where each ticket holds 15 songs.
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.