The dictionary would probably define it as a verbal form of communication, associated to various places and regions.
So how does one define the language they speak? Based on topography? What about people who live on borders? Or for that matter what about people living in 'no man's land?' Do they even speak to each other?
Language as the primitive man would know it, was a simple tool to communicate his basic needs. "ME HUNGRY! NEED FOOD NOW!" or "ME HORNY! WANT TO DO YOU NOW!"
Why make such a ruckus out of simple words used simply to communicate simple feelings?
You probably must be wondering, why are we reading a write-up on language and not on Mumbai?
Well that's because, i feel there is a certain need to tell the people of this city, that no matter what you speak, or what colour your tounge is, if you love a place, you belong. Mumbai, no matter who it is, accepts one and all her own. But it is the people who need to get the equation right. However, like all things fair and equal, and the basic fact that 'taali ek haath se nahi bajti', one needs to understand that even though the city has accepted them, they need to respect it back, If you can't speak the local language, atleast do not condemn it. It is not lowly to speak your native tounge. Infact at times it's cool!
Make an effort. It always pays off. So the next time you visit anyone in Mumbai, don't forget to ask, "KASA KAI MUMBAI?!!"
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