What Does 'Pak' In Mysore Pak Really Mean – And Why It’s Stirring Controversy Now

Mysore Pak – the iconic dessert from Karnataka – has unexpectedly landed in the middle of an India-Pakistan political storm. In the wake of the Pahalgam terror attack, several sweet shops in Jaipur have decided to rename the beloved sweet from Mysore Pak to Mysore Shree, replacing the word ‘Pak’ in a patriotic move. But is this about nationalism or a misunderstanding of culture? The word "Pak" has nothing to do with Pakistan — it actually comes from the Kannada word paaka, which refers to cooking or sugar syrup. This video explores the sweet's royal origins, its rich legacy, and the debate that's now dividing public opinion. Is this renaming a justified patriotic gesture or an unnecessary cultural erasure?