VM Bechain Interview: 5 Secrets Behind Haryanvi Artist Struggle

Haryanvi music, comedy, and videos are going viral online every single day, but the real life of local creators is still a massive struggle. In a very open, unfiltered, and exclusive chat with us at Peddler Media, senior writer and poet VM Bechain shared his deep worries about the future of our local heritage. This detailed VM Bechain interview highlights exactly why Haryanvi culture and artists need a proper system to survive.

If you love Haryana and its roots, here are the 5 biggest points Bechain made during our conversation about the heavy struggle of our local artists.

Famous Haryanvi writer and poet VM Bechain speaking during an exclusive video interview with Peddler Media in a park. — In an exclusive chat with Peddler Media, Haryanvi writer and poet VM Bechain shared his deep worries.

1. “Give Artists Regular Jobs, Not Just Trophies”

Right now, the government gives out big honors like the Pandit Lakhmi Chand Award. Bechain told us that these awards definitely give creators a lot of respect and energy, but a single trophy cannot pay the monthly household bills. An artist needs steady money to survive. He strongly demands a proper Haryana cultural policy where singers, actors, and writers get regular, paid work in schools, colleges, and government programs.

2. Local Talent Must Benefit from Movies Shot in Haryana

A lot of big directors come to Haryana because our villages and fields look beautiful on camera. But Bechain feels just showing our beautiful locations is not enough. If a film is shot in Haryana, the team must hire local Haryanvi actors, writers, musicians, and crew members. The money and fame from the film industry should go directly into the pockets of our local people.

3. Support Struggling Local Artists Who Have No Money

For every famous internet star, there are thousands of brilliant creators who are completely hidden from the spotlight. They have massive talent but no money, no high-level connections, and no platforms to show their work. Bechain requested that the government must actively support struggling local artists before poverty forces them to leave their passion and work daily wage labor jobs just to buy food.

4. Internet Will Not Save the Language—We Need Books

Today’s young generation spends all day scrolling through short social media clips and reels. However, Bechain pointed out during our chat that a language does not stay alive just through viral songs. To keep our roots strong, the youth must read Haryanvi language literature. To prove that Haryanvi is a powerful language, he has personally translated world-famous English poems by William Shakespeare and William Wordsworth into Haryanvi.

5. Haryana Needs a Long-Term Plan, Not Just Short Festivals

The ultimate message from our interview is that Haryana does not lack talent—it lacks a system that protects its people. Bechain believes our culture should not be treated as a side project for occasional festivals. The government needs a long-term plan to connect traditional folk artists with new digital creators, making culture a stable career path for the youth.