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Indian Express
05-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
‘Gori pakori privilege': Russian woman's video on ‘normal Indian life' goes viral, but one point divides the Internet
A reel by a Russian woman living in Bengaluru has struck a chord online, sparking conversations about cultural adaptation, privilege, and everyday Indian habits. The video, posted by content creator Iuliia Aslamova, has gone viral with over five million views, offering a glimpse into what she calls her 'absolutely normal' Indian lifestyle, though not everyone agrees with her take. Captioned 'Here's my list of absolutely normal things for yours #russianindian,' the reel walks viewers through a series of habits she's picked up while living in India – many of which might raise eyebrows outside the country, but feel perfectly natural to her now. She starts with a big one: living with her in-laws. Far from dreading it, she calls it a 'blessing,' explaining that she's grateful not to have to run the household alone. She also praises the Indian style of eating with hands – something she admits she never used to do, but now believes actually enhances the flavour of food. Punctuality, too, has taken on a different meaning for her. A delay of 15 to 20 minutes is no longer a source of stress – she's simply adapted and works around it. What once felt strange — like having multiple domestic helpers — now feels like a clever and practical part of Indian life. She's also found herself casually slipping into Hinglish and says she hopes to learn Hindi properly in the next year or two. Another habit she's come to embrace is bargaining – a skill she calls a 'superpower' and one of the most unexpected lessons she's picked up here. Rounding off her list, she mentions her love for masala chai and observes how so much in India – from movies to everyday chats – seems to orbit around the theme of love. A post shared by Iuliia Aslamova (@yulia_bangalore) While many praised her for how well she's adjusted, the comments section quickly became a space for more complex discussions. Some lauded her for embracing the culture so fully, especially the acceptance of lateness and eating with hands. One user wrote, 'Amazing how you have adapted to Indian culture including acceptance of people being late.' But not everyone was as impressed. A commenter pointed out the layers of privilege that might be at play, writing, 'See mam, you are a foreigner daughter-in-law because you get special treatment… Indian daughter-in-laws are always getting third class treatment. This is just NRI syndrome.' Another said, 'Eating with hands is okay. But why are you glorifying toxic things? Living with in-laws is a curse for most women… You are a gori pakori so you have 'privileges'.' Others offered a more balanced take, acknowledging her experience while underlining that it doesn't reflect everyone's reality. 'I support all of them, except the first one. I think it's up to the couple and whom they choose to be with,' one user wrote.
Hindustan Times
05-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Russian woman in Bengaluru lists things she does in India that others find 'cringe'
An Instagram reel about everyday Indian habits has gone viral- this time from the perspective of a Russian woman living in Bengaluru. In the viral video, content creator Iuliia Aslamova shares a list of things she does in India that others may find 'cringe', but she finds completely normal. Iuliia Aslamova shares her list of totally normal things she does while living in India.(Screengrab Instagram/@yulia_bangalore) 'Here's my list of absolutely normal things for yours #russianindian,' the caption of the reel reads. In the caption of her reel, she explains how she lives with her in-laws and enjoys it, saying it's a blessing since she doesn't have to manage the house herself. She also talks about eating with her hands, something she now does often and even claims makes food taste better. She goes on to say she's become comfortable with the Indian concept of being a little late. A 15- 20 minute delay doesn't bother her, and she simply plans around it. Having several house helpers, which felt unusual at first, now seems like a smart and convenient part of her daily life. Check out the viral video here: Iuliia mentions picking up bits of Hinglish and promises to learn Hindi properly in a year or two. She also highlights the Indian habit of negotiating as a surprising but useful skill she has gained here, calling it a 'superpower.' In the final few points, she talks about enjoying masala chai and how everything in India, from films to daily conversations, seems to be about love. Here's how people reacted to this video: The video mostly got positive reactions, with many praising Iuliia's warm and relatable take on Indian life. A few viewers, however, felt she oversimplified certain issues. One of the users, @sonalseth1, commented, 'Sorry to say but this. Is because you are not of Indian origin, so you are treated a little differently by your in-laws…' Another user, @kaviya_gowthaman, commented, 'Love your points. While many complain about the in-laws, there are some gems of MILs who understand and don't pass the generational trauma.' The reel not only offered a light-hearted look at cross-cultural habits but also sparked a friendly debate online about what's considered 'normal' or 'cringe.'
