'Even Best City Has Some Flaws': Indian Man's Video From Manhattan Puts New York's 'Perfect Image' To Test

A short video recently shared by an Indian resident in New York City has sparked conversations online by revealing a surprising glimpse of the city behind its polished image. Posted by Instagram user Gaurav

Mishra, the clip begins with him walking through the bustling streets of Manhattan before focusing on a sizable puddle on 42nd Street, near Times Square. The video highlights the worn condition of the road, accompanied by an on-screen caption marking the location.As the clip concludes, a text overlay reads, "Even best city has some flaws". Mishra shared it with the caption, "New York is all glamorous and spotless?" hinting at the contrast between the city’s glamorous reputation and the everyday realities he captured.

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Although New York is celebrated for its iconic skyline and cultural vibrancy, the video resonated with viewers who noted the city’s ongoing issues with infrastructure, traffic, and unpredictable weather. Reactions varied widely, with some users drawing comparisons to Indian cities.One user commented, "More and more better then india", highlighting the perception that New York still surpasses urban standards in India. Another added, "New York City is the largest city in the US, in fact New York City has over one trillion GDP. Despite all the chaos I love this place", showing appreciation for the city despite its flaws.A different perspective also emerged, with one user writing, “New York me toh pollution bhi bhot hai, or dusri city and rular area bhi dikhao bhai”. Yet another person insisted, “Fir bhi India se bahut acchi hai.''