From Punjab to Kerala, how Bollywood keeps recycling state stereotypes

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Welcome to Bollywood, where films are often served with repeated cliches and a generous side of stereotype. If you’ve ever watched a Hindi film and thought, “Wait a minute, doesn’t every Bihari sound the same, every Punjabi drink whisky, and every Goan strum a guitar?” Congratulations, you’ve just unlocked Bollywood’s favourite travel package: Same state, different film.

In the next few minutes, I’ll show you how Bollywood always gets it wrong. So buckle up, here’s a step-by-step guide to making every mainstream Bollywood film about a state.

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