Actor Rajeev Khandelwal took to the stage of his reality show Tum Ho Naa to talk about his first rendezvous with the state of Maharashtra. He said, "I have received immense love from Maharashtra, and on this Maharashtra Day, I want to say that when I came from Jaipur, you all accepted me. I was always afraid whether people would accept me, whether I would get love in such a big city. But perhaps your hearts are so big that wherever I go, people always greet me with a big smile, and I thank you from the bottom of my heart."
Emotional Connection with Maharashtra
Taking the moment further, Rajeev expressed his gratitude and emotional connection with Maharashtra, saying, "You said that Maharashtra has accepted me as its son-in-law, my mother-in-law accepted me as her son-in-law. In your eyes, I am very good, and I hope that in my mother-in-law's eyes too, I am very good." On the occasion of Maharashtra Day, Rajeev also embraced Maharashtrian culture with warmth and humility.
Reciting a Traditional Ukhaana
Adding a cultural twist to the episode, contestants encouraged Rajeev to say an ukhaana, a traditional Maharashtrian poetic verse often recited during weddings and festive occasions, where one cleverly includes their partner's name. Initially shy but sporting a smile, Rajeev agreed and playfully asked for help. Guided by a contestant, he repeated the lines with sincerity and charm, leaving everyone delighted.
The ukhaana he recited was: "Kahi shabd umadtat galaatun, kahi shabd umadtat galayaatun, Manjiri rani tuza ani fakta tuza naav umadta majhya hrudayaatun." For the uninitiated, Rajeev is married to Manjiri, who is Maharashtrian by birth.
