Do you know Bengali is the second most spoken language in India after Hindi, state language of at least 4 states.
Do you know Bengali language is a sibling language of at least two other state languages in India.
Do you know we share similar food habit and culture with at least two states.
Do you know some of the prominent directors of Bollywood originated from West Bengal.
I can continue the list..
Who are those Indians, who knows only sweet and comic character from Bengal? Just a question.
I can't remember any prominent comic character from Bengal in Bollywood other Mr Dutta.
You are dealing with a WB Bengali who stayed all over India. I can guarantee you, West Bengalis are mostly treated with due respect in India.