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Hindustan Times
17-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Renuka Shahane speaks out on Marathi-Hindi row in Maharashtra: 'Slapping people will not help the language'
Actor Renuka Shahane has weighed in on the ongoing language debate in Maharashtra, urging people to respect local languages and cultures while firmly opposing any form of aggression in the name of linguistic pride. Speaking on the podcast InControversial with Pooja Chaudhri, the actor, who hails from Maharashtra herself, shared her thoughts on the tensions that have emerged between Hindi and Marathi speakers in the state. Renuka Shahane stressed the importance of understanding local culture and avoiding violence. Renuka on respecting the local culture 'If you've been living in a place for a long time, it's a good thing to understand the local language, culture and be more respectful than anything else. It's not about the speaking of it, much more than the intention of wanting to, you know, respect it. I do not like people who do not feel the necessity to be accommodating of the local language and local culture." Renuka said. 'I do not like violence at all, you know; I do not like the fact that people can be rude about it. Going into a place where Marathi is not spoken and just slapping two or three people, it's not going to help the language in any way. We have to find ways to get across the language to people in a way that people would find it convenient and accept it happily. Language is not something that should is forced. That is why I was against the forced addition of Hindi from a very early stage in Maharashtra. I think it should be something of a choice, which I also had growing up." Renuka added. During a recent interaction with ANI, Renuka's husband, actor Ashutosh Rana also addressed the issue. 'Bhasha samwaad ka vishay hoti hai, vivaad ka nahi. Bharat samwaad mein vishwas rakhta hai, vivaad mein nahi (Language is a topic of discussion and not controversy. India believes in talks and not controversy)," Ashutosh said, emphasising that language should be a tool for dialogue, not division. Marathi-Hindi language row Renuka and Ashutosh's comments come amid growing tensions in Maharashtra around language identity. The debate reignited in April 2025, after the state government announced — and then quickly rolled back — a decision to make Hindi a compulsory third language in schools. Since then, several confrontations have been reported where individuals allegedly linked to the Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) have clashed with people for not speaking Marathi in public.
News18
17-07-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
Renuka Shahane Makes BIG Statement Amid Hindi-Marathi Conflict: 'I Do Not Like People Who...'
Renuka Shahane voiced her strong views on linguistic inclusivity and cultural respect, especially in Mumbai. Renuka Shahane has expressed her opinion on the rising issues of the language conflict between Hindi and Marathi in Maharashtra. Recently, the actress, who also hails from Maharashtra, appeared on the podcast 'InControversial with Pooja Chaudhri', when she voiced her strong views on linguistic inclusivity and cultural respect, especially in Mumbai. 'If you are in a place for a very long time, it's a good thing to understand the local language, the local culture and be respectful more than anything else…It's not about the speaking of it, much more than the intention of wanting to, you know, respect it. I do not like people who do not feel the necessity to be accommodating of the local language and local culture," Renuka said. 'I do not like violence at all, you know; I do not like the fact that people can be rude about it. Going into a place where Marathi is not spoken and just slapping two or three people, it's not going to help the language in any way," the actress added. This comes at a time when a new debate over language is brewing in Maharashtra – speak Marathi if you live in the state. It all started in April this year when the Maharashtra government passed a decision to make Hindi a compulsory third language in schools. While the decision was rolled back, several incidents have been reported where alleged MNS workers got into a heated argument with people in Mumbai and Pune who refused to speak Marathi. Recently, Janhvi Kapoor's boyfriend, Shikhar Pahariya, also argued that even though any language, including Marathi, must be preserved, it cannot be at the cost of someone else's dignity. 'As someone from Solapur, I understand this deeply. Language shapes who we are, it has shaped our states, our stories, given us poets, songs, and revolutions. Marathi is no exception. It must be preserved, protected, and passed on, just like all of our languages. But that pride cannot come at the cost of others' dignity. Especially others who are making an honest, hard living," he wrote on his social media. First Published: July 17, 2025, 13:22 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Hindustan Times
08-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Aly Goni recalls being told ‘hum Muslims ko ghar nahi dete' during house hunt with Jasmin Bhasin
Television actors Aly Goni and Jasmin Bhasin recently revealed in one of their vlogs that they have decided to move in together. Now, in an interview on the InControversial podcast, Aly opened up about facing religious discrimination during their house-hunting journey. (Also Read: Aly Goni on his relationship with Jasmin Bhasin: We've just started staying together, we'll get married when we think we are ready) Aly Goni reveals facing religious discrimination during house hunt with Jasmin Bhasin. When asked if he had faced discrimination because of his religion, Aly said, "I have never faced discrimination in the industry for being Kashmiri. However, I faced it a lot during the house hunt. Aaj bhi hota hai. Jasmin and I were searching for a house, but many people refused to give us house, saying, 'Hum Muslims ko ghar nahi dete' (We don't rent homes to Muslims)." He went on to add, 'The majority of people who refused to give us a home were older individuals. Zyada se zyada 10-12 saal aur jeene waale hain woh log, aur uske baad jal ke rakh ho jaaoge ya kabar mein chale jaaoge, toh kya karoge uss building ka? (At most, these people will live another 10–12 years, and after that, they'll either be reduced to ashes or buried in a grave—so what will they do with that building?)' Aly and Jasmin were best friends before they began dating. Their romance began during Bigg Boss 14. Aly entered the show as a wildcard contestant to support Jasmin when she was emotionally struggling. Later, their sweet camaraderie and care for each other had both fans and host Salman Khan rooting for them. The couple confessed their feelings on the show and have been together since. They have now decided to move in together. In April, Aly's close friend and actor Krishna Mukherjee spoke about the couple's wedding plans on Rush with Ruch podcast, saying, "Iss saal ho rahi hai, ya fir agle saal ho rahi hai unki shaadi, guys. It is happening." (They're getting married either this year or next year, guys. It is happening.) She added, "Iss saal ho rahi hai, end tak ho jayegi." (It's happening this year, it will be done by the end of the year.) Aly Goni and Jasmin Bhasin's recent and upcoming projects Aly is currently seen on the television show Laughter Chefs Season 2, which also stars Elvish Yadav, Karan Kundrra, Abhishek Kumar, Rubina Dilaik, Rahul Vaidya, Samarth Jurel, Ankita Lokhande, Krushna Abhishek, Kashmera Shah, and Vicky Jain. The show is hosted by Chef Harpal Singh Sokhi and Bharti Singh. Jasmin was last seen in the Punjabi film Ardaas Sarbat De Bhale Di alongside Gippy Grewal. She will next appear in Carry On Jattiye, which also stars Gippy, Sargun Mehta, and Sunil Grover in prominent roles.
Time of India
07-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Laughter Chefs' Aly Goni recalls struggling to find a home in Mumbai during his initial days, landlords would say 'Hum Muslims ko ghar nahi dete'
and , one of television's most popular couples, have taken a significant step in their relationship by moving in together in Mumbai. However, their house-hunting experience was not without its challenges. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now In a recent interview, Aly got candid about the discrimination he faced when looking for a home in the city, detailing the bias he felt as a . In a recent podcast with InControversial, Aly got candid about the initial struggles of finding a house in Mumbai, he shared how landlords turned him down despite being a popular face on TV. Aly said, 'I have never faced discrimination in the industry for being Kashmiri. However, I faced it a lot during the house hunt. Aaj bhi hota hai. Jasmin and I were searching for a house, but many people rejected us, saying, 'Hum Muslims ko ghar nahi dete. ' The majority of them were the old people." He further got candid about how the struggle to become successful in the Industry is real. Aly credited the Industry Insiders for helping him reach where he is, Aly quipped, 'The struggle is there. It is everywhere, but in showbiz, we get a lot of disappointments. We faced a lot of challenges right from the audition process to casting in the show. Nowadays, due to social media, people get famous by making reels. Sometimes we would doubt ourselves when the casting director avoided us casting in the project by giving some vague reasons. Young actors don't know what the audition is. I got support from the industry people. Especially, has kept me in every possible show of Balaji. The struggle is never going to end." Apart from his acting skills, the actor cooks amazingly well and has been entertaining his fans with . Aly recently returned to the second season of the show and this time he is paired opposite Reem Shaikh.
