The greatest challenge of living away from home? Missing ghar ka khana made with love and warmth by our parents. But even a short visit home, changes our culinary landscape for good. A woman encountered a similar situation upon returning to her hometown. In a video, posted on Instagram, the lady (@devikadhawan1) can be seen recording her father. Excited on his daughter's arrival, the happy dad celebrates the occasion on a sweet note. He lists out a range of desserts, asking her to choose anything she wants to have from the menu. From malai kulfi to tutti frutti and gajar ka halwa to dal ka halwa — the options are endless.
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“Why do you have so many things?” asks the woman before finally settling with Tutti Frutti. Do not miss the father's signature “dad walk”. “Tell me your dad is excited to have you home without telling me,” read the text in the clip. The woman captioned the post, “It is the dad walk for me though. Happy birthday to the best. Grateful for you and your dessert menus.” We are not crying, you are.
Check out the reactions left on the post below:
“The hands behind the back after presenting the dessert options,” noted a user.
Another pointed out that the dad was “more excited” than her daughter to enjoy Tutti Frutti.
“Haha..the dessert menu is yumm. He is giving you 5-star restaurant ke options,” said a person
A user added, “For a certain generation of Indian parents, food is their love language. This dad really loves his daughter.”
A few said that the “dad walk” was synonymous with “immediate fetching”
Sharing their personal homecoming experience, a woman commented, “Omg same. When I am home, my parents stash so many varieties of ice creams. It is primarily because the flavours I loved as a kid are not commonly available.”
“Just say bring me all 3, he'll dance with happiness,” echoed a few.
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So, far the video has collected over 1.2 million views. Dad's love is indeed special. Agreed?