Shehzad Roy is at it again – nudging our conscience, employing satire to take a long hard look in the mirror and recognise ourselves for what we truly are – a nation desperate to worship the English language above all else.
Not just that, but the race to be the first at everything is fast becoming a signature national trait that might end up ruining the mental health of the very generation we work so hard to raise.
Shehzad Roy’s latest song, “Late Ho Gaye,” is not just a visual treat but also represents the sad reality and sentiments of children. The video is directed by Aida Moon and sung by children of Zindagi Trust.
1. The School Admission Frenzy
The crazy race to admit children to school even before they are born. The video highlights the undue pressure both parents and children face regarding school admissions.
2. The English Obsession
Our never-ending obsession with speaking English. Shehzad mockingly suggests that we even expect our children to cry in English.
3. Studying Without Resources
Even though we expect children to study hard in school and then enroll in tuitions after school, ironically, most of the time, there is no electricity. So how can we expect them to study?
4. The Pressure of Multiple Languages
He also questions the multiple languages being taught to children. They face so much pressure that they stop learning and often lose their identity in the process. Our children don’t have time to pause and just live life.
Late Ho Gaye serves as a wake-up call for parents, educators, and society at large. It reminds us that while education is important, childhood should not be overshadowed by undue stress and unattainable expectations. By highlighting the struggles children face, the song encourages us to create a space where they can learn, grow, and simply enjoy being children. Shehzad Roy has a clear message: our children deserve more than a race to success, they deserve to live, laugh, and learn at their own pace.
They deserve a childhood.
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