Antakshari

The game can be played by two or more people and is popular as a group activity during commutes, bus rides etc. The first singer has to sing two complete lines and then s/he may stop at the end of those or following lines. The last Hindi letter of the last word sung is then used by the next singer to sing another song, starting with that letter. The winner or winning team is decided by a process of elimination. The person or team that cannot come up with a song with the right consonant is eliminated if their opponents can produce such a song.The game is often kicked off with the consonant /m/ (म or م) with the recitation of the following couplet which varies, but usually has wording similar to -

Baithe, baithe, kya karein? Karna hai kuch kaam,Shuru karo antakshri, leke prabhu/rabb ka naam!

• This means that the first song must start with (m).
• Songs have to be started from the last sound of the previous song.
• Only songs from Bollywood movies are allowed by default. Songs from other languages can be allowed with prior agreement.
• At least the first verse of the song must be sung. If the singer does not remember it in entirety, they cannot use the song.
• No song can be repeated again in the game.