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Of course, the film is riddled with problems. Its portrayal of China is a caricature, borrowing heavily from tired Western tropes (mystical monks, dragon ladies, rice paddies) and mixing them with Bollywood’s own brand of exoticism. The humor is often juvenile, and the editing is jarring. Yet, these flaws are precisely what make it interesting. It captures a moment in 2009 when India was no longer looking West to London or New York for validation, but East, with a mixture of envy, fear, and curiosity toward Beijing. It is Bollywood’s first, fumbling attempt to engage with the idea of “Chindia,” the economic super-hyphenate.
As they spend more time together, Sidhu learns that Cho is actually a Chinese princess who has been sent to India to learn about the local culture. Cho's family wants to strengthen the ties between China and India, and they believe that a culinary exchange program is the perfect way to do so. Full Hindi Movie Chandni Chowk To China