‘Marathi seekh nahi toh shutter bandh kara dunga’ UP shopkeeper threatened in Mumbai by customer - watch viral video

A video going viral on social media shows a heated argument between a customer and a shopkeeper at a small snack outlet in Ghatkopar West, Mumbai. The customer is seen telling the shopkeeper to “learn Marathi” and warns that he will return in two weeks to check if the shopkeeper has done so.

The video does not show any violence, but the customer’s tone and threats have upset many people online. Many viewers felt that the way the customer spoke was intimidating and unnecessary.

The video starts with the customer entering the shop and saying, “Marathi shik re” (which means “Learn Marathi”). The shopkeeper replies calmly, “Marathi nahi aati” (“I don’t know Marathi”).


This makes the customer angry, and he says, “Nahi tar dhanda band kar” (“Then shut your business”) and “Shutter bandh karu ka?” (“Should I shut your shop shutter?”). Despite the rude remarks, the shopkeeper stays calm and replies, “Marathi kaise?” (“How [can I learn] Marathi?”)

He further tries to explain that it’s not possible to learn a new language in just a few days. He says, “Ek do din mein thodi Marathi aayegi” (“I won’t learn Marathi in just two or three days”).

The shopkeeper remains polite throughout the conversation, while the customer continues to speak in a threatening tone. The video has received a lot of attention online, with people sharing mixed reactions.

One social media user said, “Come to Gujarat. We respect all languages and say ‘Humko sab favta hai’ to connect with people.” Another user added, “Yes, people living in Maharashtra should try to learn Marathi, but it’s not fair to force someone or threaten them.”