Watch: Man dances during friend's funeral to fulfill his dying wish, internet is in tears

Time of India

6 days ago

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He wasn't quite done with saying goodbye yet, but life had other ideas for their bond. In Jawasia, a remote village nestled in Madhya Pradesh's Mandsaur district, something rare and touching happened.
This isn't your typical celebration; this touching moment left everyone speechless. Ambalal Prajapat, tears in his eyes and music in the background, danced his heart out, at the funeral of his love and one of his best friends, Sohanlal Jain.
This was not a spur-of-the-moment act to go viral, it was a promise made years ago, out of love, loyalty and respect. In January 2021, when Sohanlal was fighting cancer, he wrote a handwritten letter to Ambalal.
It contained a simple yet strong appeal. "No weeping, no silence, only joy," the letter read. "When I am gone from this world, you need to dance and sing as I leave this world."
Ambalal never forgot that letter. He had it in safe-keeping, and when the time arrived, he ensured that every line was fulfilled. As Sohanlal's body was brought through the village, Ambalal came forward. His face streamed with tears, but he danced.
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Not to entertain the crowds, but to recall. Not to give way to convention, but to honour a vow.
The vow:
"I had pledged to my friend that I would dance at his last trip, and I did," Ambalal said. "He was not just a friend. He was my shadow." Ambalal Prajapat told PTI.
The villagers stood quietly by. Initially surprised, then obviously touched. Some quietly wiped away tears. Others stood transfixed, witnessing a moment that expressed more about friendship and love than words ever could.
Pandit Rakesh Sharma, who conducted the last rites, stated that he had never seen such camaraderie. "Sohanlal ji had requested Ambalal to dance, and he completed it with utmost devotion. May such friendships endure."
The instant was recorded on camera and posted online, where it immediately became viral. Individuals all over the country were moved. One user shared a similar memory, penning, "They played music and employed colours in my friend's grandfather's funeral.
He lived life to the fullest and had no regrets." Another wrote, "If I don't receive a sendoff like that, meri atma hamesha bhatkegi."
Sohanlal's family is still grieving. But they say the way Ambalal paid tribute brought them unexpected peace. 'We are heartbroken,' one relative said. 'But the way Ambalal honoured him made us emotional all over again.'
The letter ended with a quiet, heartfelt line: 'If I've ever made a mistake knowingly or unknowingly, please forgive me.'It was a musical farewell, with memories and the type of friendship that remains even when one is no longer there.