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Art and Culture Desk, Delhi Magazine: When Sonu Baroi released his hard-hitting anthem “Chinky”, he expected it to echo in the hills of the Northeast. But what followed surprised even him — a national wave of support, from Kashmir to Kanyakumari, Mumbai to Mizoram.
The song, which reclaims a racial slur often used against people from Northeast India, has become a viral movement, with millions of views, fan-made reels, and support pouring in from people across India, regardless of region, language, or background.
🎶 The Lyrics That Spoke for Millions
“Born in India, they don’t see,
Say I look like Chinese…”
In lines that sting with truth, Baroi speaks of identity, discrimination, and pride. And his chorus hits hard with defiance and dignity:
“Chinky, chinky, that’s what they say,
But we kings, we don’t play.”
But while the pain may originate from a specific region, the support has not been limited to the Northeast.
Thousands from Maharashtra, Punjab, West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, and Gujarat have commented on the video and shared it with messages like:
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“This song is for every Indian who’s ever been judged for how they look.”
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“From South India, with love and respect to our NE brothers and sisters.”
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“Racism has no place in India. Period.”
🌏 One Nation, One Voice
From college students in Delhi to musicians in Chennai, from football fans in Goa to poets in Jaipur, people are connecting with the song’s deeper message:
👉 Every Indian deserves respect, no matter how they look, speak, or dress.
This growing solidarity shows that young India is no longer silent on prejudice — and is ready to stand together.
🧠 More Than Music: A National Reckoning
The word “Chinky” is not just offensive — it’s illegal in India. Yet it’s often used casually, especially online. Baroi’s song is a mirror to society, forcing people to rethink words they may have dismissed as jokes.
“You see my eyes, but not my heart —
India’s piece, don’t tear it apart.”
That one line, many commenters say, hit them the hardest.
The Bigger Message: India for All
Despite the emotional intensity, the song ends on a message of unity and hope:
“No more walls, no divide,
Stand together, side by side.
We are Northeast, we are free,
And we’ll rise for all to see.”
Sonu Baroi didn’t just release a song.
He lit a torch — and India is walking with him.
