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Exclusive:“Itne Exaggerated Hote Hai,” Nauheed Cyrusi On Parsi Portrayal In Bollywood Movies

In the latest Tere Gully Mein episode, Nauheed Cyrusi takes us around Mumbai’s famous Parsi Colony. During the fun conversation, she talks about how Parsis are shown in Bollywood and shares some interesting insights.

by Priyanshi Shah
Exclusive:“Itne Exaggerated Hote Hai,” Nauheed Cyrusi On Parsi Portrayal In Bollywood Movies
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Curly Tales fans, hurry up! We have another exciting Tere Gully Mein episode waiting for you to enjoy. For our latest episode, we spent some wonderful time with Indian actress Nauheed Cyrusi. Together, we explored the famous Parsi Colony in Mumbai, where she also spoke about how Parsis are portrayed in Bollywood movies. Read to know more! 

Nauheed Cyrusi Talks About Parsi Portrayal In Bollywood Movies

In our latest Tere Gully Mein episode, we spent some time exploring Parsi Colony in Mumbai with Nauheed Cyrusi. As we explored some of the hidden gems in the colony, we spoke about how Parsis are portrayed in movies. The actress said, “Itne exaggerated hote hain.” She specifically pointed out that no one says “Dikra, dikra” anymore.

She explained that these terms were used in the old days, and even her mother doesn’t call her “Dikra.” We also spoke about how movies often show older Parsis sitting and playing carrom, which the actress also denied. She mentioned that her 96-year-old grandmother still reads. Once again, she pointed out that movies tend to exaggerate everything.

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What Do Parsis Eat At Home?

As the interview continues, we visited Nauheed Cyrusi’s mother’s home, where we enjoyed a home tour and sat at the dining table for some conversation. During the interview, the actress’s mother revealed some of the dishes they eat at home. She mentioned Dal Chawal and Patiya. Revealing their home’s signature dish, she shared that she makes really good Ribbon Rice.

Explaining what Patiya is, the mother-daughter duo said that it is made with tomatoes and fish. They eat Prawn Patiya with a bland dal made with Toor dal and ghee, without any tadka. They said the combination tastes delicious.

To know more about Nauheed Cyrusi watch the entire Tere Gully Mein episode on Curly Tales’ YouTube channel!

Also Read: Harsh Rajput Talks Bihar Food, Love For Thekua & Memories Of Being A Delivery Agent On Tere Gully Mein

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FAQs

Which is the underrated colony in Mumbai?

One of the underrated colony in Mumbai is Parsi Colony.

How Parsis are showing in Bollywood movies?

Nauheed Cyrusi said Parsis are often shown in an exaggerated way in Bollywood movies.

What is the Patiya dish?

Talking about Patiya dish, Nauheed Cyrusi's mom revealed that it is made with fish and tomatoes, best enjoyed with bland dal chawal.

Priyanshi Shah

Hot chocolate, books, and rom-com movies are what keep Priyanshi going. When she’s not working, you’ll find her either enjoying hot chocolate or going for a ride.

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First Published: August 14, 2026 6:29 PM