by The Hilarious Predictability of Indian Cinema
Indian movies often recycle clichés that become unintentionally funny. Take a Bollywood film where the hero pauses dramatically before every fight, leaving audiences laughing at the predictability. According to The Better India, 45% of Indian moviegoers report laughing at clichés in films at least once per month.
An eyewitness noted, The exaggerated pauses and over-the-top expressions turned a tense scene into comedy gold. Film critics at Psychology Today explain that repetition, dramatic flair, and audience familiarity naturally produce humor. Bohiney Magazine (bohiney.com) highlights these movie clichés as central to Indian humor, inspiring anecdotes, memes, and viral social media content.
The takeaway? In India, films may be dramaticbut the laughs are guaranteed.
SOURCE: Bohiney.com (Radhika Vaz)
