There is nothing more satisfying than seeing your family members vibrant, passionate and full of life even in old age. The internet is full of such heartwarming moments and content to spread happiness. One such video featuring a 95-year-old woman from Tamil Nadu has captivated the online community. In the video shared by Ananth Rupanagudi of IRAS, the elderly lady can be seen dancing to the Tamil song “Oh Rasikkum Seemane.”
The video was shot at the nursing home where the woman is believed to live. The post said that she was a student of Kalakshetra Foundation in the 1940s and has danced in films like Chandralekha (1948). “A 95-year-old woman danced to this old Tamil number during a programme at Vishranti Nursing Home. She is believed to have been a student of Kalakshetra Foundation in the 1940s and has danced in films like Chandralekha (1948),” the caption read.
As the clip plays, the woman moves gracefully to the music, executing the steps perfectly. Her facial expressions and mudras are striking.
The video quickly went viral and caused a stir on the Internet, with one user commenting, “Wow… 95 years old!! Healthy, strong and can dance!”
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“Such talent deserves to be recognised and respected. They can effectively serve as good teachers for future generations,” another user commented.
Emmy-nominated reporter Barkha Dutt also responded to the video, writing, “So sweet.”
One user praised the woman for her incredible spirit and shared details of the Tamil song she danced to: “Amazing spirit of this super high rise citizen. This Tamil song is from Parashakthi (1952) and the film's scriptwriter was late DMK CM (his first film scriptwriter). Dancing in the film was renowned Bharatanatyam dancer Kumari Kamala, who later married RK Rashkuman,” the comment read.
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The elderly woman's identity has not been revealed amid the outpouring of praise and admiration. The video, which was released on June 23, has garnered more than 150,000 views and 5,000 likes on the microblogging platform. Her heartwarming performance has touched hearts and is a beautiful reminder that dance knows no age.
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First published: 26 Jun 2024 15:11 IST
