It is amazing how the internet has the power to change the lives of people beyond imagination. Recently it happened with an elderly couple who run a small food joint – Baba ka Dhaba in Delhi’s Malviya Nagar.
For over 30 years now, 80-year-old Kanta Prasad and his wife have been running ‘Baba Ka Dhaba’. But because of COVID, they had little to no customers, which made it difficult for them to make ends meet.
But things changed for them when their story was first shared by a YouTuber Gaurav Wasan on his channel Swad Official and Instagram. Gaurav recorded the video to raise funds for the couple so that they can get help.
The couple serves delicious meals priced between ₹30-50. With more than half of their cooked food still remaining, the couple had just earned ₹70 till the afternoon.
Here’s the heart-touching video:
View this post on InstagramInhe hamari help ko bahut zarurat he . . . #share #foodvideo #viralvideo #old #oldcouple
In no time, the video went viral across social media platforms including Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube. Netizens across the country, including celebrities, came forward to help the couple.
Just look at their smile, Priceless❤️
— Honey???? Not A Bot???? (@Ace_Honey_) October 8, 2020
Thank you @iamharshbeniwal bhai and everyone who brought this smile on face of BABA
A small help of yours can do big help to Them !!!#SupportLocal#BABAKADHABA
Address : Shivalik B Block , Malviya Nagar Opposite Hanuman mandir. pic.twitter.com/wjQSc9QsqJ
Make this your next stop! Among many such others in your neighbourhoods wherever you are…. #VocalForLocal https://t.co/Nn4SIugxe1
— Nimrat Kaur (@NimratOfficial) October 8, 2020
Dilliwalon responded with kindness and showered #BabaKaDaba with love.
— Soumyadipta (@Soumyadipta) October 8, 2020
Baba is busy cooking as Ba smiles for the camera.
Thanks Madhur for taking the initiative.
Let us all pledge to buy from the roadside tapris who have suffered unimaginable losses during the lockdown. https://t.co/fFBxYoJoJh
Amazing social media power???????????????? #BABAKADHABA pic.twitter.com/OLX0G39pyq
— Ash_Says (@Aashuto93501714) October 8, 2020
After this extraordinary response, Kanta Prasad, feels that there are so many people who do not have access to two meals a day. This is his kind message for everyone:
Baba’s message to everyone! #BABAKADHABA https://t.co/BWHcVFIexb pic.twitter.com/JnRpP6v38p
— Ashutosh???????? (@iashutosh23) October 8, 2020
In the midst of so much negativity, this positive story is a great reminder that humanity still exists!
