13 New Voices: ChatGPT Hindi Now Talks as Neer and Leher

A property developer claims a family's ancestral house and farmland. The family doesn't call a lawyer first. They talk to ChatGPT, in Hindi.

That is the story of "The Notice", the new festive film OpenAI unveiled on 27 October 2026. It is built to show off ChatGPT Hindi voices called Neer and Leher. They arrived with GPT-Live-1.1, an update that brought 13 new voices across seven languages.

Quick answer

• ChatGPT Hindi now has two natural Indian voices, Neer and Leher.
• They came with GPT-Live-1.1, which added 13 new voices across seven languages.
• They work in ChatGPT's Live voice mode. Free and Go users get a lighter "Quip" version; paid plans get the full model.
• API access for developers is "coming soon", according to OpenAI.

What OpenAI launched

Neer and Leher are two Hindi voices inside ChatGPT Voice. Elets CIO reports that GPT-Live-1.1, the upgraded voice model behind them, began rolling out in mid-October.

The update did more than add voices. It brought improved pronunciation, better handling of mixed-language speech and smoother back-and-forth conversation.

That last part matters a lot in India. Most of us don't speak "pure" Hindi or "pure" English. We switch mid-sentence. OpenAI executives have said the models are being trained for exactly this kind of Hinglish code-switching.

The numbers behind the update

There aren't many hard numbers in this launch, but the two that exist tell the story.

GPT-Live-1.1 added 13 new voices across seven languages

Source: Elets CIO

Thirteen new voices across seven languages is a clear signal. Voice is no longer an English-first feature that India gets later.

Vijaye Raji, OpenAI's Chief Technology Officer for Applications, described India as "an audio-first market" earlier this month. He also said ChatGPT usage in the country had doubled over the past year, according to Elets CIO.

The ad film: why a land dispute?

The anchor film follows the Kumar family, an extended household in small-town India. A large property developer lays claim to their ancestral home and farmland. The family uses ChatGPT to help challenge the claim, and their conversations are voiced by Neer and Leher.

It is a smart choice of story. Land and property paperwork is confusing for millions of families, and English legal language makes it worse. Showing a Hindi-speaking family using voice to understand a notice speaks straight to that pain.

OpenAI says more films will follow through the festive season. Each one will track a member of the Kumar family as they chase their own goals and livelihoods.

Beebom points out this isn't OpenAI's first India push this year. Last month, the company announced a partnership with Sachin Tendulkar to market ChatGPT in India.

Free vs paid: what you actually get

Here is the part most people will care about.

According to OpenAI's help documentation, cited by Elets CIO, the Hindi voices live in ChatGPT's Live voice mode:

• Free and Go users get a lighter variant called GPT-Live-1.1 Quip.
• Paid plans get the full GPT-Live-1.1 model.

So you don't need to pay to try ChatGPT Hindi voice. But if you plan to use it daily for work, the full model on a paid plan is likely to sound and respond better.

ChatGPT Go, the low-cost plan, was introduced first in India before going global. That makes the voice update reachable for students and small business owners on a budget.

How to try ChatGPT Hindi voice

The steps are simple, though exact menu names may vary by app version:

1. Update the ChatGPT app on your phone.
2. Open the voice mode inside a chat.
3. In voice settings, look for Neer or Leher and select one.
4. Start speaking in Hindi or Hinglish, the way you normally talk.

Try a real task, not a test question. Ask it to explain a bank SMS, a rent agreement clause or a school circular in simple Hindi. That is where you will feel the difference.

Where Hindi voice is genuinely useful

• Parents and grandparents who are not comfortable typing in English.
• Small shop owners who want quick help drafting a WhatsApp message to customers.
• Students revising concepts out loud in the language they think in.
• Businesses looking at customer support and voice agents. Elets CIO notes natural-sounding Hindi opens these use cases for people less comfortable with text.

Red flags to keep in mind

The real test, as Elets CIO notes, is performance in the field. How well do the voices handle regional accents, Indian names and noisy rooms?

Also, an ad about a land dispute is not legal advice. ChatGPT can help you understand a notice and prepare questions. For property, court or money decisions, still talk to a qualified professional.

And remember: anything you say in voice mode is still data you share with an app. Avoid reading out Aadhaar numbers, bank details or OTPs.

FAQs

What are Neer and Leher in ChatGPT? They are two new Hindi voices in ChatGPT Voice, introduced with the GPT-Live-1.1 model.

Is ChatGPT Hindi voice free? Yes, in a lighter form. Free and Go users get the GPT-Live-1.1 Quip variant, while paid plans get the full model.

Can ChatGPT understand Hinglish? OpenAI says the new models are being trained for code-switching, where people mix Hindi and English in one sentence. Real-world quality will depend on accent and background noise.

Can developers use the Hindi voices in their apps? Not yet. OpenAI has said API access is coming soon.

What is "The Notice" ad about? It shows the Kumar family using ChatGPT, in Hindi, to challenge a property developer's claim on their ancestral home and farmland.

This post explains a product update for general information. It is not legal, financial or professional advice.

Sources

• Elets CIO: OpenAI Puts ChatGPT's Hindi Voices Neer and Leher at the Heart of Its India Festive Campaign
• Storyboard18: OpenAI launches festive ChatGPT campaign with new Hindi voices
• Beebom: ChatGPT Gets New Hindi Voices in OpenAI's Latest India Festive Campaign
• afaqs!: ChatGPT gets a Hindi voice in OpenAI's new festive campaign