In India, hard work runs deep in the culture, and sometimes, we come across stories that truly embody this spirit. One such tale is of a 108-year-old man from Moga, Punjab, who is still out there selling onions and potatoes on the street. A man recently met the street vendor while he was working and decided to share the moment online. The video shows the elderly vendor, smiling and working despite his age. When asked how old he was, he replied in Punjabi, “108.” In the video, the vendor is seen taking a sip of water and calling out to passersby with enthusiasm, shouting, “Aloo Pyaaz!” (Potatoes and onions!) as he continued his day's work.
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The person who recorded the video was so moved by the encounter, that he shared it with a caption: “Met an incredible soul today in Moga – a 108-year-old street vendor still selling onions and potatoes with a smile. His life is a testament to resilience, hard work, and the power of staying grounded. Truly inspiring to witness.”
The video went viral with over 2.5 million views on Instagram in no time, with social media users expressing their admiration for the elderly vendor's spirit.
A user commented, “The older generation, whose thinking was very wise, and this is the last generation of the elders.”
Another wrote, “108 years of age, and such strength.”
“May his voice remain the same,” a comment read.
A user shared, “Looking at Baba, I don't even realize how many years have passed. We were so small when Baba used to sell vegetables.”
“Huge respect to him,” read a comment.
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Earlier this month, a video showing an elderly couple selling snacks daily at Thane railway station, near Mumbai, went viral. The couple, Bhimrao and Shobha, have been together for over four decades. Bhimrao is visually impaired and Shobha has a deformed hand. They sell snacks such as chakli, kachori, and bhakarwadi at the station, and Bhimrao, despite his visual impairment, helps by chopping vegetables. Read more here.
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