‘Hum UP ke log hai, Hindi hi bolenge’: When Jaya Bachchan was slammed for ‘anti-Marathi’ remark, created uproar, Amitabh apolgised, but actress had to..

Jaya Bachchan, Raj Thackerray

In the midst of the Hindi-Marathi conflict, there is a tension in Maharashtra. The Marathi language mumbaikar and the debate of ‘imposing’ between other parts of the state created quite excitement. Maharashtra Navnirman, led by Raj Thackerray, is to prevent the ‘threat’ for the cultural and linguistic dominances of Maharashtra, led by Shiv Sena (UBT), led by Uddhav Thackerray. MNS party workers are getting aggressive and forcing people to communicate in Marathi. There are viral videos in which the volunteers of the political party go physically, attack citizens, who do not participate in their ideologies or destroy their shops.

The ongoing scenario of restlessness is forced to a Deja Vu of 2008, when immigrants had to leave Mumbai, the linguistic identity and regional pride of the political parties on everything. In 2008, Hindi Marathi had a conflict, and then the actress and politician Jaya Bachchan, MNS and Shiv Sena made a statement that caused a turmoil. Jaya boasted her speech at an event and was accepted as ‘Anti-Marathi’.

What was Jaya Bachchan’s ‘Anti-Marathi’

During the film promotions of Abhishek Bachchan’s Drona, Jaya Bachchan chose to interact with the media in Hindi. Jaya attended the event with Priyanka Chopra and others. The biggest emphasis on the event, Jaya, stressed that he came from Uttar Pradesh and would prefer to speak in Hindi. Guddi player, “Hum Up (Uttar Pradesh) Ke Log Hai, Isteli Hindi Mein Baat Karenge. Maharashtra Ke Log Maaf Kariye.” This statement led to a discussion. MNS and Shiv Sena explained her to the public and also asked for a public apology.

Amitabh Bachchan apologized, but Jaya Bachchan …

Amitabh Bachchan apologized on Jaya Bachchan’s blog and even on a public platform. But the politicians were very small and Jaya asked for apology.

Watch Amitabh Bachchan apologizing for Jaya Bachchan’s lyrics

Mr @Srbachchan He apologized and regretted Marathi feelings 2 Jaya Ji’s interpretation of Marathi Lang
Such a great superstar, if he understands that something may not go well
If he can respect Marathi, what stops you? #marathilanguage problem ?
Love n Respect is the key pic.twitter.com/prifedgh98

– Winner (@newterminator1) 2 July 2025

A month after the discussion, around September, Jaya Bachchan apologized for his words, but explained that his statement was not to slander Marathi. He said that his testimony was misunderstood and that he had interpreted his interpretation of Bollywood actors who preferred to speak English during interviews despite working in Hindi films.

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