How long have you lived in India and why are you still not subscribed to this channel??

I spent most of my time in India in the south. Collectively 5 years. I also have acquired an Indian family in Pondicherry. My heart and soul resides in India. My first trip to India was full of adventures, not just with the people but also with nature. I went through Covid19 pandemic while in India and I am so glad I was there instead of the USA. Everything he talks about India relate to. This is a great interview. I really wish I could return and live the remainder of my years there. I'm too old to get a work visa. I'm now retired and don't want to take a precious job from those that need it most. Jai Hind

Nice. Russian Guy interviews American Guy, living in India. The world has become a better place 🙏🏻❤️👍

People in Mumbai are calmer and cooler than People in Delhi, I personally experienced that... ❤❤

There are no cultural barriers, only cultural bridges one has to have patience to cross over. 🙂

In India, we say 'ghar nahin, dil badaa hona chaahiye' (Translation- what matters is not how big your house is, what matters is how big is your heart) when a lot of people have to live together. Indians have an adjusting and accomodating culture. On a train seat meant for 3 people, you will find 6-7 people sitting together with the 7th person just hanging on the edge of a seat on a just 20 sq. inch space. When we have weddings, then even our neighbours help by accomodating our guests in their homes. Poor people are more cooperative as their collective survival depends on cooperation. As you climb the mountain of prosperity, the human relationships become more and more frigid and cold.

Why I love my Mumbai ? I took a Cab from Lower Parel to Worli. The fare was Rs.67. Since I was coming from Bangalore, I gave Rs.100 to the cab driver and started walking towards my office. The driver called me back. He gave me Rs.30 back. I started walking again. He called me back again and gave me 3 bucks back. This is why I love Mumbai. It was Holi Morning. I had to come to office. My cab fare was again 70 bucks. The driver did not have change. He went ahead and bought a Vada (a typical Mumbai snack) worth Rs.10 and returned me the balance. When I was walking away. The driver took his plate of Vada, offered me half of them. “Boss, ek lelo, Holi hai!” This is why I love Mumbai. It was my first night out on Marine Drive. The rainy days were about to start.I sat on the rocks with my friend. And suddenly it started raining. Ohh, I can’t even start to tell you how much people love the first rain here. It was 3 a.m. I saw a group of 3 girls, all dressed up in their short LBDs , probably coming back after party. They got out of their car. And started drenching and dancing in the rain. And no, not a single guy catcalled them. This is why I love Mumbai. Just on the opposite side of the road ,where the girls were dancing, there was an old traditional Muslim couple. They were completely wet . The rain poured like nothing I have ever seen. Yet they sat there enjoying the view of the sea, holding hands. They were in their 60s. This is why I love Mumbai. Every Time I took the local train, I realized there is always a place for another person. It always looked impossible from the outside to get in. But somehow “we” always used to fit in those small coaches. That is why I love Mumbai. Every time it rains here, I wonder if the city is coming to a stop. It literally is like the hell broke down. I saw platform being overflown by rainwater. Then when I reached my office, I saw everyone came to work. People somehow manage to live here, irrespective of anything. The best part is they do it with a smile. That is why I love Mumbai. There used to be a couple, just below my first apartment, on the street. They did not have a place to stay. They were homeless. I used to take the cab for my office from the front of their tent. I saw the old guy reading his news paper, sipping tea and I saw his wife combing hair of her one of the street dogs. I never saw them sad in their happy little home (tent?). The wife always wore a little lilly on her hair. That is why I love Mumbai. I was at Dadar Station . It was 9 in the morning. It is pointless to say that it is one of the busiest hour. I saw a couple smooching on the platform. They were probably saying goodbyes to each other. From what I figured out later the girl was moving to another city on a long distance train. And then I realized I am one of the very few people watching. Everyone else is busy about their own train. That is why I love Mumbai. The city is an infrastructural mess. The air is so polluted at times I could not see the top of my own building due to dust. The place is so over crowded that there is probably more space in a first world country’s prison than in Mumbai. Yet, I saw a Punjabi 26 year old guy,dressed in formal, singing his heart out while coming back from office on a bike. I saw a Jaguar stuck in the same traffic light. And they coexisted happily, side by side. That is what Mumbai is for you “naked, sheer raw acceptance of truth” I saw thousands of small homes. Homes of the size of washrooms of my place in Kolkata . Yet, I never saw a permanent sad face in any of those windows. People ran, people fought, people struggled for their dreams . “One does not live in Mumbai, One struggles in Mumbai”. Mumbai is still the city of dreams. Mumbai can give you respect, happiness, irrespective of your caste, creed, gender and economical status. As the tea stall owner just outside my office used to say.. “Ambani bhi petrolpump pe petrol deta tha.. To hum konsi maal hai?” One more thing , just shout Ganpati Bappa anywhere in Mumbai u will hear MORYA next minute That spirit is the greatness of Mumbai

How beautiful that you adopted an Indian family and they adopted you. This is why I love India. The people in India are so beautiful.

I really enjoyed this conversation! But I'd like to clear up a common misconception that some people from Western countries have about Indians. Including some big comedians who often poke fun at the way Indians use a lot of head and hand movements when they talk (However both of you were quite understanding). We don't take offense to this, but there's actually an interesting scientific explanation for it. In India, languages change about every 100 kilometers. As a result, we've developed a habit of using non-verbal gestures to help convey our messages more effectively. That's why we tend to move our heads and hands a lot while speaking. You'll find a similar pattern in some European countries for the same reasons, so it's a fascinating interplay between our muscles and our mind. Nothing more than that! :) BTW keep doing the good work!

Delhi gives nightmare even to Indians itself not only foreigners. delhi and surrounding region like agra ( you would get many scamming and crimes). All other place are quite good to stay.

Such a calm and good human. Hope he lives well here.

I live in a small town in India, Not tier 2 or even tier 3 city and I think this type of palce is best in India, We have wifi, Clean air, No traffic and over population, 24*7 electricity and a tier 2 city is just 40 minutes drive if we wanna go there in weekends. Its peaceful.

Thank you so much for your channel @max!!! I’m a mid 40s born and bred British Indian…. BUT my heart has always belonged in India… so now.. moving to Goa for good!

I have a strong feeling that india will become significantly more open, clean and well off in the coming decade

I totally believed he has become Indian when he touched the table and said "touch wood" loved it. Love from kolkata, India

He himself seems a nice person too.❤

I am from Mumbai and have moved to the US and it’s been 20 yrs living here but can completely relate all that was mentioned about Mumbai. Mumbai meri Jaan!

This guy summarized it pretty well. I am an Indian expat. I lived in India for 30 years, moved to Singapore, stayed there for 4.5 years, and have now moved to the US. This guy clearly explained the cultural differences between the West and India. I remember sharing a 10*10 room with a friend in India. I doubt I can do that now...

Living in India is super easy and simple ! And the best part is you can live the way you want to ….

India is not only Mumbai, Delhi and the metros. India is huge in its diversity.

A foreigner with respect and smile. So rare !

Man, first American guy... he understands us very very well..

Having been born, raised and lived in Mumbai for the first 37 years if my life, I enjoyed this honest feedback from Tyler. Have been living in Canada for the past 18 years and a few months in the US. I still visit Mumbai once every few years. And I can say with a lot of satisfaction that what he says absolutely reflects the Mumbai living culture.

You nailed it bro, Most people are scared to speak their mind out of offending someone. That sounds so much like my 🇮🇳parents.

Tyler just seems like a wholesome, kind soul

I moved from Mumbai to the States. I am jealous of this guy.😅

I lost my heart to India. I was in India in July 1995.

I think this is a good video without the exaggerated emotions that some videos have. He said it with such calmness that it made you realise how carefull he was in his wording bcoz he knew as an outsider how India is perceived elsewhere. So, sensitising himself n his experiences with India as a foreigner but also as a lover of the country really seals the deal for me. He normalised normal😅 Love from India (Mizoram)

I really like this interview... so well spoken.. and if u look at his blue kurta, really suits him...he's so indian 😊

Keep having these interactions with foreigners in India, I am getting a new story every day. I love this.

Oh my God! The more I watch this guy the more I am loving it. You know what makes his experience so good here is his open heart.

I'm loving it, knowing India from foreigners perspective 😊 Thanks for the insightful interview.

This guy is so cool. And sweet. I love being an Indian. I love my country. Our people. It's incredible how we manage to live in peace with each other despite the insane amount of diversity that exists in terms of culture and religion. And how we welcome one another, and others. God bless this nation 🙌🙏🏻

As an indian even we don't like delhi 😂😂😂😂

Great to have you in Mumbai and feel the Indian vibe ❤

This may be my favourite interview amongst the many of your wonderful guests. Thank you.

I like the questions so clean to the point and gets right answers.

India restoring bond between individual and family. Family is the base and 1st social institute. We cant leave it

Such a beautiful conversation and good questions as well

Thank you brother.... Happy to hear your words..... ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤ I love my india

His talk is so mature and understood us very much , wow it’s really awesome 😮❤

You can see how genuine and honest he is as he is still wearing a Rakhi on his Right hand

All your guests till now, have been greatly honest, at least from their perspectives, about the city of Mumbai. Keep up the good work. 🙂

Tyler, you are genuinely nice person; fit right in to India. Enjoy your life there. Love from USA.

Wonderful to watch and listen to Tyler.

There's state in India called Goa where you'll find many foreigners, espacially Russians! It's also border state of Maharastra.

Thank you for this video. Wonderful interview with Tyler and listening to his experience in Mumbai.

He learns the head and eye thing to communicate 😊 the most helpful thing ❤

Max, Great job. you are really bringing people together..

Very interesting content would love to see more foreigners who has been living in india

He is absolutely right whatever he said. Safe city is Mumbai and communication in English is easy. Plus people are friendly. Delhi will give you chills you can’t trust in some people.

This was top notch. Wat he said about india is purrfect. Loved it. Want more

Each and everything he mentioned is so true.

I totally agree, the most thing foreigners need to keep in mind is the cultural differences and the difference in mindset and be willing to learn about the other perspective when you want to understand or live within another culture because your own perspective and understanding is for where you came from and is different so it won’t work.

Hey, bro! Instead of only traveling to Mumbai, explore different parts of India to experience diverse cultures, cuisines, and people. Consider visiting places like Kerala, Gurugram, Gangtok, Ladakh, Meghalaya, Spiti Valley, or the Andaman and Nicobar Islands.

this is my favorite interview on this channel, just great vibes and good heart. People from opposite sides of the world enriching each others lives, bravo! He seems a free spirit, I wish Tyler many happy safe years in India.

Beautifully narrated and put forward

This was really nice to watch! Mumbai is actually VERY different from the rest of India. The spirit of Mumbai is comparatively safe and comforting. The people of Mumbai are friendly, polite, and professional. It's in its own bubble, the best of both worlds. You won't find this in any other city in India, other than Bangalore probably. Mumbai is very different. I miss Mumbai sooooo much it makes me cry not to be there. 😢

There is Auroville township in puducherry which is universal town where men and women of all countries are able to live in peace and progressive harmony above all creeds, all politics and all nationalities. There you will see more foreigners than Indians.

Tyler, that's pretty cool. Stay long and remain in the family. You will always be welcome.

Gosh , this man is Spot on ! .. I immigrated 25 years ago to US from Mumbai and I can relate to him 100%. Good video! Thanks for making it.

He is a good guy. Best wishes bro 👍🏻

Feeling proud that I am Indian 🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳

Arre yaar just watched yr interview, just loved it ,u r so HUMBLE ARRE YAAR

This guy is so well spoken, extremely wise and has great understanding.

This series of videos of non-Indians sharing their experiences, is an amazing initiative! Kudos to you.🥂 And the people that you interviewed really had great and diverse perspectives regarding Mumbai and India in general. Loved hearing all the three videos.

I think the one thing missed being mentioned is the festivals throughout the year which makes India so much colourful and lively

I like the conversation and explanation of his understanding about indian ppl and culture.

Beautiful interview ❤

@maxchernov you started your India series only 8 days back, and I have seen all 3 of your videos. Very fast indeed. And pretty interesting. Actually most Indians might not know that same Western foreigner would stay in India for years together. All 3 are quite nice ones. Your guests are speaking the most part, and you intervene only to take the conversation. Nice host are you Max

I lived in Mumbai and was born there, moved to the US in 2nd grade and go back to Mumbai every 2 years. Completely agree.

love your video. i need to watch one more time to understand more about indian culture.

Very unique observation, Max can you find someone who was born in india to foreign parents? That would be really interesting

I moved from Mumbai to Iowa City for graduate school. And I would say all his “cultural shocks” are exactly reversed for me! 😅😂

great interview - awesome guest

Great interview 👏👏 I’m Indian living in US for 20 years. It’s a great perspective of people and cultural differences and values.

Please do visit the North East and Kolkata, the city of joy. Durga Puja is round the corner and it's a great time to visit our you can handle crowds and walk. Love the fact that you love our country.

Good review. It will also be good if we can get the interview of other foreign nationals living in north, south or different parts of India.😊

Excellent interview.

Great interview ❤

I ❤️ staying in Mumbai bcoz I am born and brought up here. Cow walking on streets is just like nandi walking and we are touching them to pray and felt sacred 😀. I ❤️ people walking around me dashing n bashing me 😀 I ❤️ walking on streets instead of footpath which was occupy by the vendors....in short I ❤️ each and every thing. Bcoz that's life infact a busy life. Living in Canada for last 10 yrs. Life is dull, quiet & still.

Very Good video Max i have seen all 3 video. I want a Video on Delhi also . Please

Awesome.. Awesome.. Really good very video.. I subscribed channel after this video

That is nice interview and excellent replies

Speaking about family unity, not only in india but in most asian countries.

I hate that same piece of cake sharing thing. And then people don't give you an option to say No. That you are not comfortable eating "jhootha" piece of cake. They literally make you feel guilty and are offended for considering hygiene.

very goood interview. keep it up

Super nice and cool dude....so truthful....

Very true… a lot of what he says is spot on. In the US it costs much more to repair something than just throw it away and get a new one. This is not the case in India.

Tyler, You are so nice! It takes two to tango. I'm pleased to know that you are well adjusted in Mumbai. Thanks to both of you for this lovely conversation.

Good vlog !! It's true that India is different than other countries but it's really incredible and vibrant indeed !! With 💖 from 🇮🇳

I dont know why all of a sudden I became intersted in India. My employer is indian, my co workers are as well and for some reason I find it fascinating. Im Chinese American and see so many similarities and parts of their culture Americans can learn from too

For every foreigner, mainly from western world, India is weird place , specifically when he/ she is visiting 1st time...One life is not enough to understand everything about India ....

Interesting! Would love to see more of this type of content. 👍

Very nice. India is a different planet.

This man is Literally Born for making History ❤️❤️ Proud to be Bhartiya 🇮🇳

yeah thats true Mumbai is safer than delhi ...and Maharashtrian people do look after guests and being friendly and welcoming towards them than delhi people

Very honest review

I didn't know many foreigner living in India and I am happy to watch your channel

Delhi has a very bad vibe..compared to Mumbai..that is true..