In Hindi-dubbed versions, characters like the desperate gambler in All for the Winner or the failed footballer in Shaolin Soccer speak like the middle-class Indian hero . They fail spectacularly, cry over spilled milk, but then get up and fight using a frying pan.

After being humiliated in a preliminary round, Suraj encounters a mysterious, grumpy beggar who reveals that the art of making the perfect Jalebi is actually based on ancient, forgotten martial arts movements.

There is a specific demographic in India that enjoys "campy" cinema. Stephen Chow’s films, with their intentional over-the-top CGI and absurdity, fit perfectly into the "guilty pleasure" category for Indian college students and young adults, similar to the appreciation for B-grade action movies.