How are the two versions Of ‘Drishyam 3’ changing the same story in different ways?
While both films stem from the same story by Jeethu Joseph, the Malayalam and Hindi versions of ‘Drishyam 3’ are taking sharply different creative paths.
At a press event that was supposed to be all about his upcoming film ‘Son of Sardaar 2’, Ajay Devgn found himself addressing a topic far more politically charged, the ongoing Hindi-Marathi language debate in Maharashtra.
And he did it the Ajay Devgn way with a punchline straight from his iconic film ‘Singham’.
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When asked for his thoughts on the controversy that has recently divided opinions across Maharashtra, the actor didn’t launch into a long speech.
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Instead, he simply smiled and said, “Aata Majhi Satakli”, a line synonymous with his no-nonsense cop avatar.
The debate kicked off earlier this year when the Maharashtra government issued a directive making Hindi a mandatory third language in all state-run primary schools, alongside Marathi and English.
The move, the government claimed, was in line with the national three-language policy meant to foster multilingual learning.
However, the decision hasn’t gone down well with everyone. Several political leaders, including MNS chief Raj Thackeray and Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Uddhav Thackeray, have opposed the directive, arguing that it dilutes the cultural and linguistic identity of the state.
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Adding fuel to the fire, videos surfaced online showing MNS workers harassing non-Marathi speakers.
In the midst of the uproar, several well-known personalities have stepped in to urge calm and mutual respect. Veteran playback singer Udit Narayan took a balanced stance, saying, “We live in Maharashtra, and it is my karma bhoomi. The local language is important, but all Indian languages deserve respect.”
His comments were echoed by singer Anoop Jalota, who emphasized the richness of linguistic diversity in India. “I enjoy singing in Marathi. Hindi is our country’s mother tongue, but knowing and using other languages only enriches us. Let’s celebrate all of them,” he said.
Actor Hrishikesh Pandey, best known for his role in ‘CID’, highlighted the practical challenges many outsiders face. “Respect for local language is great. But Maharashtra, like many other states, is home to people from across India. It’s not always easy for someone to quickly pick up a new language while trying to earn a living,” he noted.
The controversy has brought to the fore a recurring issue in India’s multilingual society, the tension between regional pride and national integration.
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