Aamir Khan Reignites Language Row: 'This is Maharashtra' Comment Sparks Debate

• Aamir Khan sparked controversy during BMC elections in Mumbai by reacting to a request to speak Hindi.
• After urging Mumbaikars to vote in Marathi, he responded, "In Hindi? This is Maharashtra, brother" when asked to repeat in Hindi.
• The actor later appealed to everyone to vote after being told his message would reach Delhi.
• His comment comes amidst a brewing language debate in Maharashtra, with past incidents involving MNS workers and other celebrities like Kajol.
• Renuka Shahane emphasized respecting local language and culture, stating it's about intention rather than just speaking it.

Why It Matters: Aamir Khan's "This is Maharashtra" comment reignited the language debate during Mumbai's BMC elections.