4-year-old Odia boy charms the internet with fluent Kannada in viral video

Indian Express

8 hours ago

In a heartwarming video that has gone viral, a four-year-old boy from an Odia family is seen speaking fluent Kannada, beautifully showcasing how two cultures can blend seamlessly.
In the video, a woman interacts with the boy in English and asks simple questions such as 'What is your name?', 'What is your father's name?', 'What is your mother's name?' and 'How old are you?'. The boy replies to all questions fluently in Kannada, showcasing how he picked up the local language effortlessly.
The video was shared on Reddit by @servantofpeople, with the caption, 'My Nephew is 4 years old. We are from odisha. Brother lives in Bangalore. My cutie is speaking kannada.'
The video has garnered 361 upvotes on the social media platform.
My Nephew Learning Kannada
byu/servantofpeople inkarnataka
The users expressed their admiration for the boy's effortless command of the language. One user commented, 'Very cute, keep it up. Great parenting.' Another user chimed in, 'Cutest thing I've seen all day. Kudos to the teachers and parents.' A third user wrote, 'Aww! This is toooo cute!! Lots of love to your family.' Lastly, a fourth user added, 'Sister, I'm happy to see this. God bless you and the kid!'
Kannada is spoken by over 50 million people in Karnataka and nearby regions of India. Over the last few years, the language row has been a flashpoint in the state. In March, the language debate in Bengaluru flared up again after a signboard at a local eatery in Vidyaranyapura sparked controversy. The sign—'Hindi is the official language'—at Sri Guru Darshan Cafe, had triggered backlash on social media and reignited discussions about linguistic identity in Karnataka's capital.