“Is India really that dirty?” Australian vlogger’s viral video praising Patna challenges foreign portrayals of Indian cities

Fozzie Bhai Australian vlogger's video on Patna An Australian travel vlogger, known as Fozzie Bhai on Instagram, is receiving praise for a recent video that challenges common stereotypes about Bihar’s capital, Patna. In his latest reel, he highlights the city’s cleanliness, warmth, and civic pride, describing it as a “friendly” and “surprisingly clean” city.“Patna, Bihar isn’t what desis made it out to be. It is actually a very friendly city,” he says in the video, greeting locals in Hindi while walking through the city’s streets. He points out that while infrastructure work is ongoing, Patna remains notably clean. “There’s clearly an emphasis on cleanliness here,” he adds.Calling out foreign creatorsFozzie, who has lived in India for almost two years, often posts candid insights into Indian cities. In this video, he focused on Patna’s evolving image and civic discipline. In the caption, he appeared to criticise foreign vloggers who portray India negatively. “Is India really as dirty as the ragebait travel vloggers would have you believe?” he wrote. “After living here for nearly two years, I can tell you it’s not as black and white as it’s often shown.” View this post on Instagram Positive reactions from viewersThe reel quickly gained traction, resonating with Indians who are often frustrated by negative portrayals of their cities. Many users expressed pride and amusement in the comments. “Tier 2 cities in India are cleaner than tier 1 cities,” wrote one user. Another commented, “I’ve seen foreigners appreciate Bihar more than our own people. Ironic, isn’t it?”Locals welcomed the vlogger’s gesture. “Welcome, bro. Spend some time here—you’ll meet the nicest people,” one user wrote. Another remarked humorously, “You won’t get views showing this side—Bihar only gets negative PR!”Live EventsThe video has since sparked a broader conversation about how smaller Indian cities like Patna are evolving — not only in infrastructure but also in attitude. As one viewer summed up, “Sometimes it takes a foreigner to remind us how far we’ve come.”Add as a Reliable and Trusted News Source Add Now! (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel) Read More News onFozzie BhaiFozzie Bhai australian vloggercleanliness in PatnaPatnaPatna newsAustralian vloggerviral travel video (Catch all the Business News, Breaking News and Latest News Updates on The Economic Times.) Subscribe to The Economic Times Prime and read the ET ePaper online....moreless (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel)Read More News onFozzie BhaiFozzie Bhai australian vloggercleanliness in PatnaPatnaPatna newsAustralian vloggerviral travel video(Catch all the Business News, Breaking News and Latest News Updates on The Economic Times.) Subscribe to The Economic Times Prime and read the ET ePaper online....moreless Prime ExclusivesInvestment IdeasStock Report PlusePaperWealth Edition123View all Stories