“Roti” by Harmeet from MTV Hustle 5 is a deeply thoughtful rap that begins with a simple question about a leftover roti and slowly opens a window into the lives of the people around him. Running a small shop in Bhopal, Harmeet observes people closely—the hungry man standing outside, the old man eating alone, a father trying to feed his crying child, and the people who silently carry their struggles.

What makes the song powerful is that Harmeet does not look at hunger only as the absence of food. He asks what lies behind it—broken dreams, poverty, dignity, loneliness and circumstances that we may never understand from a distance.

The song also reminds us how easily we judge others without knowing their story. A person may be hungry but still refuse to ask for help because his self-respect may be greater than his hunger. Another may have a full plate but still be carrying an empty heart.

Who can understand this better than the Sikh community, where Seva means selfless service to humanity? Serving people is serving God, and feeding the hungry is among the highest forms of service. The tradition of Langar teaches us that food should be shared without discrimination. Harmeet’s message beautifully reflects the same spirit: when you can feed someone, don’t just sell the roti—serve it with humanity.

Through his mother, Harmeet discovers a simple truth: “Roti bechi nahi, khilaayi jaati hai.” Food is not only something to sell; sometimes it is something to share. And sometimes, along with food, a person needs conversation, love, respect and emotional support.

What makes Harmeet a great storyteller is his ability to turn an ordinary scene into a lesson about humanity. This is what rap can be at its best—not merely entertainment, but education through art.