Bengaluru: Amid ongoing chatter over language tensions in the city, a viral video featuring a Bengaluru auto-rickshaw driver has offered a refreshing dose of reality — rooted in patience, kindness, and clarity.
Shared on Instagram by content creator Khyati Shree, the video captures a candid conversation between her and an auto driver as she tries to pick up basic Kannada phrases. What stood out wasn’t just the language lesson, but the driver’s graceful take on the much-hyped “Hindi vs Kannada” debate.
“It’s a people problem, not a city problem,” the driver says in Hindi. “Yeh thoda aadmi ka problem hai, aisa aisa karke jhagda hota hai. Warna koi problem nahi hai… Bengaluru ke andar sab first class hai.” His grounded response struck a chord across social media, painting a more peaceful picture of daily life in the city.
“The Vibe Is Still Nice”
Khyati, who has been living in Karnataka for four months, shared in her caption that despite prior anxieties about potential hostility over language, her experience was completely positive. “I’ve travelled beyond Bengaluru, taken countless rides, and dined at many local places — never once was I treated badly for speaking Hindi,” she wrote.
She added that while knowing English helps, it’s attitude and politeness that matter more than fluency. “I was nervous before visiting coastal Karnataka, but I’ve only received warmth.”
Social Media Reacts
The comments section echoed similar sentiments. One user, a 25-year resident of Bengaluru, wrote: “People here only react when provoked. Otherwise, we coexist peacefully.” Another added, “Bengaluru is a vibe. It embraces everyone.”
Still, one voice offered a thoughtful reminder: “Respect is mutual. Learning a few Kannada words goes a long way — just like we wouldn’t expect Hindi speakers in Japan or France.”
More Than Just a Clip
In a digital world that often amplifies division and outrage, this video serves as a gentle reminder of harmony. As the auto driver’s words suggest, perhaps it’s not about language politics, but how we choose to treat one another.