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Nokia Mobile's Viral Video Ignites Nostalgia On Internet: ‘It Was Bulletproof'

Last Updated: Former Union Minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar shared a video of Nokia's classic 3310 model and its popular zipper cover, leaving internet users amused. Kerala BJP President Rajeev Chandrasekhar is getting nostalgic on social media. The politician recalled the times when minimalist keypad mobile phones dominated the scene. Taking to his X handle, the former Union Minister shared a video of the classic Nokia mobile phone, showing an individual flaunting the device and the plastic cover that would come with a zipper. It is worth mentioning that such covers took over the mobile phone market back in the day, with almost everyone owning a set of these. Chandrasekhar captioned the video with his thoughts and wrote, 'Once upon a time—25 years ago—mobile phones were like this and protected like this." Once upon a time – 25 years ago , mobilephones were like this and protected like this While the post ignited nostalgic emotions among fans, a section of users decided to have fun, making jokes over Nokia and other older phones' reputation for durability. A user shared, 'Sirji. Once upon a time, BPL Mobile was great, but then it morphed into Loop Mobile, and well, let's just say the plot didn't thicken as much as it thinned out. Remember those days when having a mobile phone was like carrying a brick, but at least it didn't need a case to protect it from itself." Sirji Naah.. that cover was to protect the floor . — Shankar Mandagere (@MeShankara) May 19, 2025 A user joked, 'Sir ji, the case wasn't for the phone's safety… it was to stop the phone from damaging everything else." — Gogi Tech (Rajeev) (@gogiinc) May 19, 2025 The Nokia 3310 – the unparalleled paragon of innovation, beauty, and unwavering pursuit of perfection! – it was, is, and will forever be my nostalgia. I cherish my Nokia 3310 far more than today's sleek Androids— Sanjay (@sanjaykumarpv) May 19, 2025 'Never protected my 3110. It fell out of my pocket multiple times while riding a bike. I would loop around, pick the parts, put them together, check that it turned on, and drive away. I had changed the battery three times; that is how long I used it," a user shared a pleasant experience. Never protected my 3110. It fell out of my pocket multiple times while riding bike. I would loop around, pick the parts, put the them together, check it turned on and drove away. Had changed the battery three times, that is how long I used it.— Raghavendra Singh (@ragusel) May 19, 2025 The particular mobile phone in question is none other than the iconic Nokia 3310, a model that was launched when mobile phones were transitioning from luxury to a daily need. Developed with minimal sales expectations, Nokia ended up selling 126 million units. First Published: May 20, 2025, 12:35 IST