India, Sept. 4 -- A heartwarming story of a Mumbai man learning Kannada in Bengaluru has gone viral online, with netizens calling it a "wholesome moment."

The incident was shared by a Bengaluru resident who took a university friend, recently shifted from Mumbai, to a popular city pub. During the outing, the friend, who has been in Bengaluru for only a month, introduced himself to a group of locals with the words "Naanu Kannada kalithaidini" (I'm learning Kannada).

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The simple gesture drew cheers from the Kannadigas, who welcomed the newcomer to their table, ordered shots, and even paid for his drinks. Conversations quickly fl...