Now go. Watch RRR. Cry. Dance. Love. Bonus: If someone asks you "Why do you love Indian movies?" , just smile and say: "Porque eles me fazem sentir vivo. E as músicas são viciantes." (Because they make me feel alive. And the songs are addictive.)

A: That's okay! You'll learn. Google "Bollywood trope X" or ask in fan groups (Facebook has "Brazilian Bollywood Fans"). 10. Final Mantra for the Indian Movie Lover Repeat after me: "Eu não preciso entender tudo. Eu só preciso sentir." (I don't need to understand everything. I just need to feel.) Indian cinema is big, loud, colorful, emotional, and often over-the-top. That's not a flaw. That's the magic.

A: Because it's awesome. (Seriously: it symbolizes transformation or fantasy.)