Hardcoded subtitles permanently alter the underlying video pixels. MKV hosts "soft subtitles" (such as stylized .ass files), allowing users to switch languages or toggle them off entirely.

Another angle to consider is the potential involvement of a person named Atish in the development, promotion, or utilization of MKV-related projects. This could range from being a developer contributing to the Matroska project to an enthusiast advocating for the use of MKV files in specific contexts.