Why is Islam often misunderstood?

One of the main reasons I feel Islam is often misunderstood today is due to the simple fact that most people often think of Islam as some sort of Strange and EXOTIC faith that is taking place in larger number all over the world and not only India but other places too. In fact, People often view Islam in a wrong light due to the constant bias reports of the media and the overwhelming negative depictions of Islam in Hollywood cinema and popular news. This has an enormously negative and often underrated and understated effect on the minds of Non-Muslims. Some people think that Muslims pray to a different God altogether simple because Muslims refer to God as “Allah”…this is ridiculous. Indians, Christian, Jewish, and Islamic faith all refer to "The One God" as “Allah” in Arabic, Hindus say "Bhagwan" French use the word "Dieu"...the Spanish say "Dios"...the English say "God"...and the Germans say "Gott." and so on. However, just because they all have their own word for "God" in their own unique language this doesn't mean that they believe in a completely different creator. Everything is just the same, what you are required to do is just respect each and every religion. Thankyousomuch!