I’m Very Proud of My Rich Gujarati Culture: Manasi Joshi Roy

What is it about Gujarati that you like?

“I love my heritage and culture.” 

(Photo: Saumya Pankaj/The Quint)

(This piece was first published on 8 August 2017 and is being republished in light of recent calls for ‘One Nation, One Language’.)

Actor Manasi Joshi Roy, a true-blue Gujarati, urges people to love their mother tongue and talk in their bhasha – just like her. What makes Manasi proud of her mother tongue is the fact that it has a rich culture and heritage.

What about your mother tongue makes you proud? Tell us.