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India Today
12 hours ago
- Entertainment
- India Today
Indian techie shares heartfelt video of parents visiting Las Vegas for the first time
An Indian techie shared his story through an emotional video that has since gone viral. The clip, posted by Amit Kashyap on Instagram, features snippets from his parents' first visit to Las his words, the journey was not about Las Vegas' glitz but about fulfilling the silent promises he once made to video opens with his parents seated inside a flight, their first trip beyond their hometown. It then follows them through the bustling streets and iconic landmarks of Las Each clip carried a piece of Amit's heartfelt message. 'Today, I brought my parents to Las Vegas to show them what their sacrifices built,' read one frame. Another reflected, 'They never stepped out of their hometown, but they raised a son who dared to dream big.'In the next part, Amit wrote, 'This trip is not about Vegas. It's about fulfilling promises made to myself in silence.' And the reel ended on a moving note: 'For years, they lived a life asking for nothing. Now, I'll make sure they live the life they never imagined.''From a small town to the Las Vegas skyline,' the caption of the video post reads. Watch the video here: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Amit Kashyap (@realamitkashyap)Social media users couldn't help but applaud the gesture. 'Middle-class boy, billion-class dream. Thanks for bringing a smile to my face,' a user said. Another user commented, 'You are happy that you took them to Las Vegas. But they are happy simply being with you.''The happiness on their faces made my day,' one user shared, while another wrote, 'Don't know you personally, but after watching this, felt proud of you. This is every child's dream. Glad you fulfilled it.'One of the users summed it up, saying, 'It's your hard work and your parents' support that brought you here, and now you are showing them what their son has achieved.'See the comments here:In the end, what mattered wasn't the skyline of Las Vegas, but the smile on his parents' faces. Success indeed feels complete only when it is shared with those who built its foundation.- Ends
Mint
13 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Mint
‘They gave up their dreams': Indian software professional's Las Vegas trip with parents goes viral
An Indian techie took his aged parents for a Las Vegas trip, and the Internet can't stop gushing over it. In a heartfelt video, the software professional said, his parents 'gave up their dreams' so that he could chase his. The 2-part Instagram Reel has since gone viral on social media. A Mathura boy, Amit Kashyap, now resides in Dallas, Texas, with his parents. In the viral reel, Kashyap wrote, 'They gave up their dreams so I could chase mine. Today, I'm taking them to the city of dreams – not for the vacation but to show what I have won.' Dedicating the trip to his father and his many struggles, the techie said, 'Behind their precious smile is a tired soul who once cried quietly in the dark -- but he never broke the promises he made to himself in those loneliest nights.' The video was a slideshow of happy pictures from the trio's Vegas trip. Kashyap's parents can be seen smiling with pride in the pictures. He captioned the viral video: 'From silent tears to loud victories — this reel is for everyone out there chasing something bigger than survival.' Amit Kashyap regularly posts about his parents on his Instagram handle alongside his daily achievements. Social media users called Amit Kashyap's journey 'inspiring' and said his desire to do things for his parents is the 'real spirit.' 'You are happy that you took them to Las Vegas, but internally, they are happy to stay with you,' a social media user said. 'Don't know you personally, but after watching this reel, I felt super proud of you. That's literally every child's dream. Glad you could fulfil it,' added another. 'So proud of you, mere bhai,' a netizen said. 'The happiness on their faces made my day,' exclaimed another. 'You are truly inspiring and every child who stays away with their parents your reel is a reminder that the hard things they do so that one day they can bring their parents and show them a whole new world,' a netizen added.
NDTV
17 hours ago
- Entertainment
- NDTV
"What Their Sacrifices Built": Indian Techie's Vegas Trip With Parents Viral
New Delhi: An Indian tech professional took his parents on their first international trip to Las Vegas and documented the journey in a heartfelt video on Instagram. The video opens with Amit Kashyap, the techie, seated with his parents on a flight. His father is seen looking out the window, while his mother, seated between them, smiles at the camera. Overlay text reads, "Today I brought my parents to Las Vegas, to show them what their sacrifices built." Mr Kashyap said that his parents had never left their hometown, but raised a son who "dared to dream big". The video captures scenes from Las Vegas, busy streets, bright lights, nightlife, and casinos, all seen through the eyes of two first-time travellers. In one frame, they are standing in a queue, taking in their surroundings. "This trip is not about Vegas. It's about fulfilling promises made to myself in silence," the techie wrote on the video. The video also shows his parents posing for photos and walking together hand in hand. Another message reads, "For years they lived a life asking for nothing. Now I'll make sure they live a life they never imagined." The caption read, "From a small town to the Las Vegas skyline. From Village To Vegas." View this post on Instagram A post shared by Amit Kashyap (@realamitkashyap) The video went viral in no time. A user on Instagram wrote, "You are happy that you took them to LasVegas. But internally they are happy to stay with you." Another joked, "their relatives must be so jealous of them." "The happiness on their faces made my day," a comment read. Someone wrote, "Don't know you personally but after watching this reel, felt super proud of you. That's literally every child's dream. Glad you could fulfill it." "You and your parents deserve nothing but the BEST," read a comment. A user wrote, "May every child get to experience this with their parents." This video follows a similar viral moment from last year, when another son surprised his parents with their first international trip. Told they were flying to Jaipur, the couple discovered at the airport that their true destination was Singapore.
Time of India
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
'They raised a son who dared to dream big': Indian techie's Vegas trip with parents is internet's new definition of success
Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads "To Show Them What Their Sacrifices Built" A Promise Kept in Silence Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Internet Applauds a Son's Gratitude Popular in Panache A Dream Shared by Many In a world often caught up in the noise of career hustle and personal achievements, one Indian techie's quiet tribute to his parents has struck a chord across social media. Amit Kashyap , a software professional originally from Mathura and now based in Dallas, shared a deeply emotional reel on Instagram, chronicling a moment years in the making—a trip to Las Vegas with his parents. But this journey, he says, was about far more than video opens with a simple shot of his parents on a flight. From there, they're seen taking in the dazzle of Las Vegas—the lights, the landmarks, and everything in between. But what transforms the reel into a powerful narrative is the emotional text that overlays each scene. 'Today I brought my parents to Las Vegas—to show them what their sacrifices built,' it begins, offering a quiet, humble explanation for what might otherwise seem like just another whose Instagram bio states he is 'architecting complex systems for a major Fintech firm in US,' uses the platform not to showcase his professional achievements, but to honor the very people who made them possible. 'They never stepped out of their hometown. But they raised a son who dared to dream big,' he writes, echoing a sentiment many children of first-generation achievers understand deeply.'This trip is not about Vegas,' the next text frame reads. 'It's about fulfilling promises made to myself in silence.' It's a line that resonated with hundreds of thousands of viewers. In a world of curated images and influencer content, this raw moment stood out for its sincerity. The reel concludes with a line that sums up Amit's mission: 'For years, they lived a life asking for nothing. Now, I'll make sure they live the life they never imagined.'The caption under the reel, 'From a small town to the Las Vegas skyline,' perfectly captures the journey—not just across borders, but across generations, across video has since gone viral, garnering over 918,000 views and a cascade of comments celebrating Amit's gesture. 'I have no idea who you are or what you do, but surely the son who treats parents as his own kids—proud son moment. What can be better than this?' wrote one user. Another added, 'You are happy that you took them to Las Vegas, but internally they are happy to stay with you.'The simplicity of the act, paired with the depth of emotion, struck a universal chord. 'That's literally every child's dream,' read one comment. 'This is how real success looks like!' said Instagram doesn't just capture a single trip. His profile is filled with heartfelt glimpses of his life in the U.S., many of them featuring his parents—be it their retirement home, visits to California and New York, or quiet, everyday moments. It's clear that for Amit, this isn't about flashy gestures but a lifelong commitment to ensuring his parents live the life they once only dreamed the diaspora scattered across the globe, Amit's story is a powerful reminder of the promises whispered in silence—the ones made in classrooms and rented apartments, in long-distance phone calls and airport goodbyes. And for every parent who gave up their world so their children could build one, this story brings hope that those dreams are not a single reel, Amit Kashyap didn't just take his parents to Las Vegas. He brought the internet along for a ride full of love, memory, and meaning—reminding us that sometimes, the most powerful journeys are the ones that take us home.
Hindustan Times
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Indian techie takes parents to Vegas for first-ever trip outside hometown: 'This is how real success looks like'
An Indian techie has captured hearts online after posting a heartfelt video of taking his parents on a trip to Las Vegas, a gesture meant to honour the many sacrifices they made for his success. The video, shared on Instagram by Amit Kashyap—whose bio mentions he hails from Mathura and now lives in Dallas—has since gone viral, amassing over 918,000 views. A heartfelt Instagram video showed an Indian techie taking his parents on a Vegas trip.(Instagram/realamitkashyap) {{^userSubscribed}} {{^usCountry}} {{/usCountry}} {{#usCountry}} {{/usCountry}} {{/userSubscribed}} {{^userSubscribed}} {{^usCountry}} {{/usCountry}} {{#usCountry}} {{/usCountry}} {{/userSubscribed}} (Also read: Indian woman takes parents to her Walmart office in US. Internet calls it 'every child's dream') 'They never stepped out of their hometown' {{^usCountry}} {{/usCountry}} {{^usCountry}} {{/usCountry}} The touching reel opens with a shot of his parents inside a flight, followed by clips of them exploring iconic Las Vegas landmarks. Overlaying each segment is emotional text that narrates a powerful journey of gratitude. "Today, I brought my parents to Las Vegas — to show them what their sacrifices built,' reads one frame. In the next, it continues, 'They never stepped out of their hometown, but they raised a son who dared to dream big.' The tone remains heartfelt as the following clip says, 'This trip is not about Vegas. It's about fulfilling promises made to myself in silence.' The final segment delivers a poignant message: 'For years, they lived a life asking for nothing. Now, I'll make sure they live the life they never imagined.' {{^userSubscribed}} {{^usCountry}} {{/usCountry}} {{#usCountry}} {{/usCountry}} {{/userSubscribed}} {{^userSubscribed}} {{^usCountry}} {{/usCountry}} {{#usCountry}} {{/usCountry}} {{/userSubscribed}} {{^usCountry}} The video was shared with the caption, 'From a small town to the Las Vegas skyline.' {{/usCountry}} {{#usCountry}} The video was shared with the caption, 'From a small town to the Las Vegas skyline.' {{/usCountry}} Read More {{^usCountry}} Watch the clip here: {{/usCountry}} {{#usCountry}} Watch the clip here: {{/usCountry}} {{^usCountry}} Viewers moved to tears {{/usCountry}} {{#usCountry}} Viewers moved to tears {{/usCountry}} {{^usCountry}} The video drew a wave of heartfelt comments from viewers, many of whom resonated deeply with the sentiment behind it. {{/usCountry}} {{#usCountry}} The video drew a wave of heartfelt comments from viewers, many of whom resonated deeply with the sentiment behind it. {{/usCountry}} {{^userSubscribed}} {{^usCountry}} {{/usCountry}} {{#usCountry}} {{/usCountry}} {{/userSubscribed}} {{^userSubscribed}} {{^usCountry}} {{/usCountry}} {{#usCountry}} {{/usCountry}} {{/userSubscribed}} 'This just melted my heart. Parents deserve the world,' wrote one user. Another commented, 'This isn't just a trip, it's a son's tribute.' Someone else shared, 'Watching this made me tear up. What a beautiful way to repay love.' A user pointed out, 'You've set a high bar for all of us—respect.' Another wrote, 'This generation is truly rewriting what gratitude looks like.' One more added, 'The best thing I've seen today. Sending love to your family.' SHARE THIS ARTICLE ON
