Optimistic back with me around Indian city (6)

I believe the answer is:

mysore

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'indian city' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)

I can't explain the remainder of the clue.

(Other definitions for mysore that I've seen before include "city of India" , "Indian city?" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.

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