Influencer reunites ailing grandmother with childhood friends after 50 years

An Instagram influencer surprised his ailing grandmother by reuniting her with her childhood friends after 50 years. The emotional reunion, documented in a video, has gone viral, bringing smiles and tears to social media users.
The video, shared by Anish Bhagat, documents every step of the journey, starting with a touching explanation of why he embarked on this mission. His grandmother had been hospitalised due to lung issues, so he decided to create a wishlist to brighten her spirits.
One wish stood out — she wanted to reconnect with the childhood friends she hadn’t seen in over 50 years, friends with whom she had shared her school and college days.
After some digging and persistence, Anish managed to track down her friends and organised a reunion at one of their homes in Bengaluru.
The video shows the moment Anish and his grandmother arrive in Bengaluru, with his grandmother initially struggling to recognise her long-lost friend. But when she finally realised who was in front of her, she hugged her. The grandmother’s friend sweetly remarked, “Ab bhi kitni sundar lag rhi hai (You still look so beautiful after all these years).”
The magical moment grew even more special when two other friends joined them, turning the reunion into a celebration of friendship and nostalgia. The four friends recalled their childhood days and the beautiful memories that spanned decades.
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Social media users flooded the comments section with their heartwarming reactions. “This made my eyes wet, womanhood is such an important part of our life,” a user said, while another added, “Why do I have tears in my eyes? My heart is so full right now.”
Praising Anish for his thoughtful act of kindness, a user said, “You’re such an amazing human, I’m crying.”
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With millions of views and countless comments, this sweet story has charmed the internet, reminding us of the timeless value of friendship.