‘Kasa ahes?’: American woman’s sweet Marathi surprise for husband melts the internet, sparks collective 'Awww'
An Instagram video showcasing Candace, an American woman, greeting her husband Aniket in Marathi has gone viral, capturing hearts with its display of love and cultural connection. Candace's efforts to speak her husband's native tongue, including p...
By ET Online |
In a world constantly scrolling for the next feel-good story, a small gesture wrapped in love, language, and laughter has captured millions of hearts. A video posted by a couple on Instagram has gone viral for all the right reasons—showing just how powerful it can be to speak someone’s language, both literally and emotionally.
The video, shared by the Instagram account Aniket & Candace, opens with Candace—an American woman—greeting her husband, Aniket, in Marathi, his native tongue. With a cheerful “Shubh Sakal” (Good morning), she takes her first steps into the language of his roots. What follows is a moment of stunned silence, followed quickly by a proud, heart-melting smile from Aniket.
His astonishment grows as Candace continues: “Kasa ahes?” (How are you?), and later, “Raatri jevayla kaay ahe?” (What’s for dinner?). The video, captioned “I’m not perfect but I’m trying. Go easy on me,” has now crossed over 1.7 million views, with thousands chiming in to celebrate the beauty of the moment.
Social media was quick to respond. One commenter wrote, “That smile when you were talking to him in his native language was like, ‘This is why I love this woman.’” Another said, “He is low-key so proud.”
And the most cheeky suggestion? “Next time say ‘aho aika’ and watch him blush.”
Learning a partner’s language is often seen as a symbolic gesture—one that bridges cultures and deepens bonds. What makes this video unique is not just Candace’s Marathi, but the authenticity behind every syllable. It's a reminder that even imperfect words can be perfect when spoken with love.
The video, shared by the Instagram account Aniket & Candace, opens with Candace—an American woman—greeting her husband, Aniket, in Marathi, his native tongue. With a cheerful “Shubh Sakal” (Good morning), she takes her first steps into the language of his roots. What follows is a moment of stunned silence, followed quickly by a proud, heart-melting smile from Aniket.
His astonishment grows as Candace continues: “Kasa ahes?” (How are you?), and later, “Raatri jevayla kaay ahe?” (What’s for dinner?). The video, captioned “I’m not perfect but I’m trying. Go easy on me,” has now crossed over 1.7 million views, with thousands chiming in to celebrate the beauty of the moment.
Love Translated, Quite Literally
The clip isn’t just a sweet couple’s moment—it’s become a cultural touchstone online, resonating with multilingual couples and language lovers around the globe. In the age of rapid communication, where emojis often substitute real effort, Candace’s attempt to learn her partner’s language has sparked admiration and emotion.Social media was quick to respond. One commenter wrote, “That smile when you were talking to him in his native language was like, ‘This is why I love this woman.’” Another said, “He is low-key so proud.”
And the most cheeky suggestion? “Next time say ‘aho aika’ and watch him blush.”
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Learning a partner’s language is often seen as a symbolic gesture—one that bridges cultures and deepens bonds. What makes this video unique is not just Candace’s Marathi, but the authenticity behind every syllable. It's a reminder that even imperfect words can be perfect when spoken with love.
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