Cinema VinesDuring the pre‑release event for the Malayalam film Aasha, veteran actor Urvashi sparked laughter among the Kerala audience when she interrupted the proceedings to question the anchor’s use of English. The promotional gathering, held in Kerala, featured Urvashi alongside co‑stars Joju George, Aishwarya Lekshmi and the director of the film.
Urvashi, known for her quick wit, asked why the introductions were being delivered in English when the event was taking place in a Malayalam‑speaking region. She likened the use of English to “tempering mustard seeds in English,” joking that everyone present was Malayali and should speak in their mother tongue. Initially, she thought the anchor had switched to English because Aishwarya Lekshmi had just arrived from Chennai, but when the anchor, Daksha Raveendranath, continued in English, Urvashi playfully demanded that someone “save” her from the language.
The anchor took the remark in stride, apologized to Urvashi and addressed her as “chechi.” Urvashi clarified that she had no intention of offending anyone; she simply wanted to remind the audience that using Malayalam in a local setting makes the message clearer and more inclusive. The exchange was light‑hearted and did not criticize English itself.
After the event, Daksha posted a video clip of the interaction on Instagram with a tongue‑in‑cheek caption: “No one needs to send me to space. I have packed my bags myself.” The clip quickly went viral, with viewers praising both women for their friendly banter. Many highlighted Daksha’s sporting response, while others appreciated Urvashi’s reminder about the importance of speaking the local language to a predominantly Malayali crowd.
