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Air India Passenger Films Threat Over Not Speaking Marathi on KolkataMumbai Flight

No official response has followed the YouTuber’s post despite online demands for action.

Overview

  • The exchange occurred on October 23 aboard Air India flight AI676 from Kolkata to Mumbai, according to Mahi Khan’s post.
  • In the video, a woman is heard saying, “You’re going to Mumbai, you should know Marathi,” and, “Get down at Mumbai, I’ll show you what badtameezi is.”
  • Khan says he sought help from cabin crew, who intervened during the incident, but no formal disciplinary action has been reported.
  • Viewers noted the woman wore a Hyundai-branded shirt, though her employment is unverified, and neither Hyundai nor Air India has issued a statement.
  • Khan urged the airline to discipline or ban such travelers as the clip drew wide attention and renewed discussion of language-based harassment in Maharashtra.