Shilpa Shetty proudly declares “Maharashtra Chi Mulgi”

During the teaser launch of her new movie 'KD – The Devil', actress Shilpa Shetty Kundra delivered a short yet meaningful message that went beyond the usual glamour of the occasion. Wearing a beautiful pink saree, she addressed the ongoing conversation about the Marathi-Hindi language divide with a single sentence that deeply touched the audience and left a lasting impression.Shilpa Shetty’s Powerful StatementShilpa proudly affirmed her cultural identity and language skills by stating, “Mala Marathi mahit ahe, me Maharashtra chi mulgi ahe".Maharashtra’s Lingual Tensions EscalateMaharashtra has become a hotspot for a heated language conflict, with rising friction between Marathi and Hindi speakers frequently leading to clashes. Groups such as the Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) have been criticized for their forceful methods, reportedly pressuring people and businesses to display and speak in Marathi.

This controversy has sparked renewed discussions about language inclusion, the preservation of regional identity, and the role of Hindi in one of India’s most diverse and cosmopolitan states.Udit Narayan’s Perspective on Language DiversityRecently, singer Udit Narayan chimed in on the ongoing language debate. Speaking to IANS, he highlighted the significance of the local language while also respecting the diversity of languages across India.

He stated, “We live in Maharashtra and it is my ‘Karma bhoomi’ (workplace). So, the language here is also important. Along with that, all the languages in our country are equally important."Shilpa Shetty’s Kannada Film JourneyThe Kannada film ‘KD-The Devil’ also stars Sanjay Dutt, Dhruva Sarja, Nora Fatehi, Reeshma Nanaiah, V. Ravichandran, Ramesh Aravind and Jisshu Sengupta. Prior to ‘KD-The Devil,’ Shetty had also worked in several Kannada films such as ‘Preethsod Thappa,’ Ravichandra’s ‘Ondagona Baa,’ and ‘Auto Shankar.’