A heart-melting video of an American woman learning Marathi to surprise her Indian husband has gone viral, drawing widespread admiration online. In the now-viral clip, Candace Karne is seen practicing basic Marathi phrases with her husband, Aniket Karne, in an effort to connect with his roots and bridge their cultural divide.
Candace begins the video with a cheerful, “Shubh sakal, kaisa ahes?” (Good morning, how are you?), carefully enunciating each word. Her husband’s face lights up with a smile that instantly captured the hearts of viewers. When he replies in fluent Marathi, she chuckles and admits, “I didn’t quite catch that.”
She then continues with other everyday phrases like “Namaskar” (Hello) and “Raatri jevaaylaa kaay ahe?” (What’s for dinner?). Her husband responds with “chicken,” prompting her to happily exclaim, “Dhanyawaad” (Thank you).
The video is captioned, “I’m not perfect but I’m trying. Go easy on me,” highlighting Candace’s genuine desire to embrace her husband’s language and culture.
Global Applause for a Heartfelt Gesture of Love
Social media users were quick to shower praise on Candace’s efforts. One user commented, “Next time, say ‘aho aika’ and watch him blush.” Another said, “Please once call him ‘AHOOO,’ that’s what a Marathi woman calls her husband.”
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A third added, “That smile when you were speaking in his native language… this is why he loves you.” Others, especially from the Maharashtrian community, were deeply touched. “Oh my god, as a Maharashtrian, this is so sweet. Let me know if you need help learning,” wrote one commenter.
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The video has since gone viral, resonating with audiences worldwide for its heartfelt simplicity and powerful message about the beauty of cultural understanding in relationships.
Earlier, American content creator Kristen Fischer had also made headlines for her impressive Hindi-speaking skills, sharing her language journey and offering learning tips to fellow foreigners interested in Indian languages.
