I think India's gotta be pretty weird

I found a few youtube videos that build evidence for my case. 

Finger Michael Jackson

• apparently, this is the first time this masterpiece was seen in india.

Are You Ready Again?

• an Indian equivalent of "_____'s got talent"-type programming.  
• things to note
• shots of uninterested crowd and judges
• horrendously obvious laugh and cheer tracks
• random english phrases (aside from the title), such as, "So, please welcome ___ Group from _____" (2:03 mark)