New Delhi: Hindi is one of the most spoken languages in the world. There are Indians in every corner of the world and Hindi is spoken by Indians, Pakistanis and some neighboring countries. Today on 10th January we celebrate World Hindi Day to promote Hindi language across the world. &TV actors including Aayudh Bhanushali (Krishna, The Second Mother), Himani Shivpuri (Katori Amma, Happu Ki Ultan Paltan) and Shubhangi Atre (Angoori Bhabhi, Bhabiji Ghar Par Hain) talk about some commonly used Hindi words around the world I am talking.
Aayudh Bhanushali who plays Krishna in &TV’s Doosri Maa said, “Hindi is very versatile and is used in many different parts of the world, not just in India. I realized this when one day my father’s business friend from the US came with us. His son, who was also of my age. And it was a unique experience connecting with her, and I had a lot of fun teaching her a few words of Hindi.”
Also, he was extremely enthusiastic about learning Hindi and quickly picked up some popular phrases and words like namaste, dost, masti and vada pav (laughs). He said that our Indian Vada Pav is very popular in America, and he enjoys eating our famous Indian street food. After this he started greeting everyone in Hindi in Firangi accent. “But what makes me happy is their interest and enthusiasm to know more about our Hindi language.”
Himani Shivpuri essaying the role of Katori Amma in &TV’s Happu Ki Ultan Paltan says, “Wishing you a very Happy World Hindi Day. My father was a Sanskrit and Hindi teacher, who helped me master the language perfectly. Over the years, I have mastered speaking the language in various forms, as every region in India has a distinct Hindi dialect. Take, for example, Katori Amma’s Kanpuriya dialect, which is unique and funny. It has been very popular with the masses, especially Amma’s Jumlas. And what’s more interesting is that not only fans in India love the language but people and fans living abroad too. One such amazing fan encounter was in Europe. A foreigner came up to me and tried to say in his unique accent, “Namaste Katori, Amma ji, we see you on TV”. It was very surprising to me but also quite impressive. I w am very happy to see how Hindi words are widely accepted and used in common parlance by all.”
Shubhangi Atre who plays Angoori Bhabhi in &TV’s Bhabiji Ghar Par Hain says, “Hindi is a multifaceted language that is often admired for its simplicity and ease. Many Hindi words, as well as other Indian words, are now part of the Oxford Dictionary and are commonly used. On a trip to Indonesia, I saw many people aware of the language and its use of common words. Words like thank you, guru, namaskar, pyjama, peace, yoga, welcome, etc. were spoken easily, and I could see how these words were part of their jargon. It was really amazing. Also, when I was searching for street food of Indonesia, I came across “chai” the Indonesian word for tea and it gave me a very homely feeling. “I am very glad that Hindi has taken its place globally, and some Hindi and Sanskrit words have become very common and have increased in popularity.”
Watch Doosri Maa at 8:00 pm, Happu Ki Ultan Paltan at 10:00 pm, and Bhabijii Ghar Par Hai at 10:30 pm, airing every Monday to Friday only on &TV!