A recent incident in Mumbai has triggered public outrage after a pizza delivery agent alleged he was harassed by a couple for not speaking Marathi. The young man, visibly shaken, recorded a video recounting his ordeal, which has now gone viral on social media.
According to the delivery agent, he was simply performing his job when the couple started berating him for not using Marathi during the delivery. The situation escalated quickly, and he claimed that the duo not only humiliated him but also forced him to stand outside for over 30 minutes.
The video, shared on X (formerly Twitter), shows the agent expressing frustration and emotional distress over the encounter. Viewers from across the country have condemned the couple’s behaviour, calling it discriminatory and shameful.
A Domino’s delivery boy Rohit Levre was denied payment by a couple in Mumbai because he couldn’t speak Marathi.
— THE SKIN DOCTOR (@theskindoctor13) May 13, 2025
Pick on someone powerless, create an issue out of nothing, and harass them just to feel important, the trademark behaviour of petty, bigoted, arrogant, and ego-driven… pic.twitter.com/ZKcXHVmDcy
Social media erupted with responses, many highlighting the need for respect toward workers, regardless of language barriers. People emphasized that Mumbai is a cosmopolitan city, and demanding regional language fluency from every service worker is unfair and insensitive.
As the footage continues to circulate widely, pressure is mounting on local authorities to take notice. Activists and public figures are urging for proper investigation and steps to ensure dignity and protection for delivery workers and others in similar roles.
This episode once again raises critical questions about language politics, cultural sensitivity, and basic human respect in urban India.
