Raj Koothrappali is originally from which Indian city?

Raj Koothrappali is originally from New Delhi, India.

Rajesh “Raj” Koothrappali is introduced as an Indian astrophysicist working at Caltech in Pasadena, California. His background in New Delhi is part of his character’s identity, even though most of the series follows his life and friendships in the United States.

Raj comes from a wealthy Indian family and frequently talks with, argues with, or seeks approval from his parents and sister Priya. His family connections also appear in stories involving relatives, arranged-marriage expectations, and his efforts to balance Indian family traditions with life in America.

The actor Kunal Nayyar is not the same as the character: Nayyar was born in London and grew up largely in New Delhi. That real-life detail can cause confusion, but the quiz asks about Raj, whose fictional origin is New Delhi. Chennai, Bengaluru, and Mumbai are major Indian cities, but none is Raj’s stated home city.