Question 1

What real-life cricketer inspired the story of Patiala House?

Accepted Answer

The movie is loosely based on the life of England slow left-arm orthodox bowler Monty Panesar.

Question 2

Which former World Cup-winning cricketer helped Akshay Kumar prepare for his bowling role?

Accepted Answer

Balwinder Singh Sandhu, a former Indian cricketer and member of the 1983 World Cup winning team, helped Akshay Kumar prepare by accompanying him everywhere on set.

Question 3

How was the actor playing younger Akshay Kumar discovered for the film?

Accepted Answer

Director Nikhil Advani spotted Usman Qureshi in one of director Ashutosh Gowarikar's family photos while looking for an actor to play younger Akshay Kumar.

Question 4

What family connection exists between Akshay Kumar and his on-screen mother in the film?

Accepted Answer

Akshay Kumar's real-life mother-in-law Dimple Kapadia plays his mother Mrs. Kahlon in the film.

Question 5

What secret does the main character keep from his father while pursuing his dream?

Accepted Answer

Parghat Singh 'Gattu' Kahlon secretly practices bowling at night to keep his dream of playing for England alive, while his family plans to hide this truth from his father.

Question 6

What real-life cricketer inspired the story of Patiala House?

Accepted Answer

The film is loosely based on the life of England slow left-arm orthodox bowler Monty Panesar.

Question 7

Which actor's mother-in-law plays his on-screen mother in the film?

Accepted Answer

Akshay Kumar's real-life mother-in-law Dimple Kapadia plays his mother, Mrs. Kahlon.

Question 8

How did the director find the actor to play a younger version of Akshay Kumar's character?

Accepted Answer

Director Nikhil Advani spotted Usman Qureshi in a family photo of director Ashutosh Gowarikar while looking for an actor.

Question 9

What former cricketer helped Akshay Kumar prepare for his role as a fast bowler?

Accepted Answer

Balwinder Singh Sandhu, a former Indian cricketer and member of the 1983 World Cup winning team, helped Akshay Kumar prepare by accompanying him on set.

Question 10

What is the central conflict in Parghat Singh's life in Patiala House?

Accepted Answer

Parghat secretly practices bowling to keep his dream of playing for England alive, while his family despises him for giving up his dreams due to his father's wish.

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