A short conversation between a Gurgaon-based founder and her grandmother has caught attention on Instagram. What makes the exchange interesting is its simplicity. There is no long speech or dramatic message. Instead, the conversation moves naturally between a recent trip, everyday life and a question about what younger people can learn from her.Mehar Toor introduced her 81-year-old grandmother through the video, giving viewers a glimpse into their conversation and her grandmother’s outlook.
Mehar introduces her grandmother
The video opens with Mehar introducing her grandmother.“Let me introduce to you my 81-year-old grandmother. She is a businesswoman, an avid traveler still at the age of 81. What’s up, Dadi?” Mehar is heard saying.Her grandmother responds, “I’m fine, how are you?”Mehar then asks what she has been doing recently and whether she has been travelling.ID@undefined Caption not available.ID@undefined Caption not available.ID@undefined Caption not available.
‘I have really enjoyed it’
The grandmother reveals that her recent travels included an Alaska cruise.“Yes, I have been to Alaska for my cruise. I have really enjoyed it,” she says.Mehar then asks, “At 81 years old?”Her grandmother answers, “Yeah, because I feel fully confident I can, you know go anywhere.”
Her advice for young people
The conversation then turns towards the younger generation.Mehar tells her grandmother, “You look also 22 years old. And if you had one piece of advice for the youth today, what would you say?”Her grandmother says, “I say that they should enjoy their life. They should work, they should work hard, and eat good food. At the same time, they should look after themselves.”The two end the conversation with a quick exchange.“Cheers, Dadi,” Mehar says.“Cheers,” her grandmother replies.Mehar calls her ‘The OG Sherni’Mehar later shared more about her grandmother in the caption accompanying the video.“The OG Sherni – My 81 year old grandmother is more active than I am – she lives alone, continues to travel the world, has an endless calendar of kitty parties and a spirit you can spot from a mile away. And that’s what Sherni is to me – it’s someone who refuses to give up or slow down even when ‘society’ expects you to,” the caption reads.
Viewers share their reactions
The post received several positive comments from viewers.“She is truly an inspiration,” one user wrote.Another commented, “81 and living life to the fullest!”“Her energy is absolutely incredible,” a third person said.Another viewer added, “Age is really just a number.”Disclaimer: The information in this article is based on publicly available information and social media posts. The Times of India has not independently verified the claims made in the post.Thumb image: Instagram
