Train Vendor Wows Passengers With 18-Language Fluency, Says He Teaches Himself More Languages

A train vendor from Rajasthan left passengers amazed after revealing he can speak 18 to 19 languages. He taught himself and loves learning new ones.

A man selling everyday essentials on a train left passengers impressed after revealing that he could speak 18 to 19 languages and had taught himself to learn more. X user Lakshay Mehta shared a video of the encounter.

In the video, the vendor was seen moving through the train with toothbrushes, toothpaste, and soaps. He held out a tube of toothpaste to a passenger, who began asking about his background and language skills. The man said he was from Rajasthan and could speak 18 to 19 languages.

He pointed out similarities between Indian languages, surprising passengers

He switched comfortably to English while speaking with the passengers, who appeared intrigued by his fluency. He also explained that he knew several regional languages and pointed out similarities between different Indian languages. His ability to recognise connections surprised the passengers.

A man selling toothbrushes, toothpaste and soap on a train knows 18–19 languages! 😲

He says he loves learning new languages. pic.twitter.com/OUWMMb2I90

— Lakshay Mehta (@lakshaymehta08) August 21, 2026

The interaction left passengers more interested in the man than the products he was selling. The video was captioned as a glimpse of a man selling essentials on a train while knowing 18-19 languages and loving the process of learning new ones.

Viewers admired his ability to learn so many languages while working for a living. Some felt his story reflected talent and curiosity that often goes unnoticed. Others praised his determination to keep learning despite his circumstances.

Several users said his fluency and confidence deserved respect. One described him as an example of continuous learning and hard work. Another said the interaction represented the India they wanted to see.