Video: Elderly Mother Prepares Rotis For Her 60-Year-Old Son, Netizens Say 'Misogyny Ne 90 Saal Tak Peecha Nahi Choda'

A recent video has quietly caught the attention of social media users, showing a 90-year-old woman preparing a meal for her 60-year-old son. While the location of the clip is unknown, the scene struck a chord with many viewers and even triggered a heated debate across social media.

The clip, which appears to be from a rural household, shows an elderly woman, estimated to be around 90 years old, meticulously preparing food in her kitchen. Her hands skillfully shaped and tossed rotis before placing them on a hot pan. Despite her old age, she worked at the kitchen to serve food to her son, who had reportedly returned from a farm after strenuous work.

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Dressed in a simple cream-coloured kurta and with her head covered in a traditional cloth wrap, the woman wore a gentle smile while preparing rotis, suggesting she was still happy to cook for her dear one.

What initially appeared to be a heartwarming moment soon turned controversial when it was revealed that she was 90 and working at the kitchen for her grown up son who had returned from working on a farm.

The man, grey-haired and visibly healthy, sat cross-legged on the floor, waiting to be served. He did not assist his mother in the kitchen, nor did he appear to offer help during the meal preparation.

The video was shared by Instagram-based news page, TV1 India. The clip immediately went viral and attracted a wide range of responses.

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Netizens were quick to call out what they perceived as a glaring example of deeply entrenched patriarchy and gender roles that refuse to fade, even across generations.

One user commented, “Misogyny ne 90 saal tak peecha nahi chhoda” (Misogyny didn’t leave her even after 90 years), encapsulating the sentiments of many who felt the elderly woman deserved rest, not more responsibilities.

Others pointed out at how a man old enough to be a grandfather was still being catered to like a child by his aging mother and called it "Mother's eternal love".

While some defended the clip, citing cultural values and familial love, the overwhelming response leaned toward frustration.

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