Desi Maximalism – Reel, Real & Retro

3. The OG desi superhero before Marvel stole our thunder.
5. The prized containers that mysteriously disappear from every potluck and never return home however has been a part of the family for years
6. Family function chaos: the cousin who shakes the entire hall to ....Dance
9. Throwback to “Mere Haathon Mein Nau Nau ...."
10. The highly efficient, makeshift solution to a complex problem, usually involving tape, wire, and sheer willpower.
13. The dish with eternal struggle of being veg or non veg
15. the Nightingale who sang from ‘Aayega Aanewala’ to ‘Tere Liye.
18. The sudden, loud, and over-the-top moment that a director uses to signal an entry, a revelation, or a climax in a film.
19. The five-day event that requires more planning, budget, and logistical genius than a small war.
20. The speed racer who always says "no" to your destination but then follows you for three blocks anyway.
21. Free unsolicited advice

1. Evergreen sitcom meme
2. The primary form of social currency exchanged between neighbours over high-tea.
4. The dynamic duo that dominates Indian television, perpetually locked in a stare-down over a shattered vase or a kitchen key.
7. 90s king of maximalism: neon shirts, double roles, and David Dhawan comedies.
8. The non-committal gesture that can mean "yes," "no," "maybe," "I'm thinking," or "I'm just listening, carry on."
9. The first line of defense and primary disciplinary tool wielded by every Desi parent.
11. The uninvited shaadi guest who still eats the most mithai (classic Hum Aapke Hain Koun energy)
12. The Indian YouTube legend whose memes and rap battles trend faster than a shaadi playlist.
14. The little yellow biscuit that fueled every school snack break and chai session.
16. Movie genre where every OTT release is marketed as “Pan-India Blockbuster.”
17. The ultimate rainy-day snack, best served scalding hot with a side of questionable green chutney.