There is something about a Bengali woman – she’s a fiercely loyal friend, a kick-ass companion, and you get an ace singer and literary genius all rolled into one. If you’re a Bong woman, you know we already love you. And if you have a Bong friend, send her this to tell her you know how special she is!
1. That red and white sari. Don’t quite believe us? Think Sonakshi Sinha (Bullet Raja), Vidya Balan (Kahaani, Parineeta), Aishwarya Rai and Madhuri Dixit (Devdas). There’s a reason Bollywood keeps turning to that typical Durga Puja shot with the lead actress gliding effortlessly in a simple white and red drape. It’s spectacular. Or maybe she’s spectacular.
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2. She knows her biryani. Hyderabadi or Awadhi. Awadhi biryani or Yakhni Pulao. She knows her food. Date nights will never be a problem with her. Can’t think of which “new” restaurant to take her to? Just take her out for biryani.
3. Did we say take her out? Sorry, we meant accompany. She’s more likely than most to be willing to either split the bill or treat you to a meal. Independent and self-reliant, she won’t wait for your chivalry. But, of course, a little bit doesn’t hurt.
4. She’s the perfect person to take to a karaoke. If she’s a true-blue Bong, she’s probably had music lessons. If not that, then dance lessons. She can at least keep the beat if not carry a tune.
5. She knows her sports. She might or might not be a KKR fan (some cricket fans are purists, you know), but you definitely won’t have to explain the offside rule to her. Chances are, come FIFA 2018, she will wake up with you at the crack of dawn to watch a Brazil match.
6. Phuchka, kathi roll, churmur – not golgappas, frankies and vada paos. She has her priorities right when it comes to street food.
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7. We don’t quite know why, but more Bengali women smoke than any other community in the India. If you’re a smoker, here’s someone to counter that cigarette with.
8. Are you tired of always making your girl vodka tonic at a house party? No fear, this one can mix drinks like a pro.
9. She’s always cold. Win-win if you like snugglers!
10. Vegan? What’s that, she’ll ask. Be it seafood or red meat or a heart-attack array of sumptuous desserts, you’ll find your foodie BFF in her.
11. When it comes to moving house or changing a tire, who would you rather have on your side? A delicate darling too afraid to break a nail, or someone who’ll roll up her sleeves and get down and dirty – just like her?
12. Who needs spell-check with a Bong friend around? Sending a CV, writing a long Facebook message to a crush, composing a scathing response to a business rival? Get it proofread by a Bengali woman.
13. Commitment phobic? Great! She is too! Well, at least a little.
14. She can drape a sari like a pro. And what can add the “W” to woman better than a well-draped sari?
15. We might be living in a material world, but she’s no material girl. Looks, money and diamonds can wait as long as you have the brains to match wits with her.
16. Need a crash course in art and culture and the world in general? Well, she’s your go-to girl! She’s well-read, appreciates the finer things in life, and has definite opinions on music, literature, politics, current affairs, anything you care to name. She’s your ultimate intellectual.
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