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News18
10 hours ago
- Entertainment
- News18
Watch: Jeweller Refuses Money From 93-year-old Man Buying Wife A Mangalsutra
Last Updated: Nivrutti Shinde walked into Gopika Jewellers with his wife, Shantabai, to buy her a mangalsutra. True love doesn't need big gestures; sometimes a small act is enough. A video of a 93-year-old man, Nivrutti Shinde, walking into a jewellery store with his wife, Shantabai, to buy her a Mangalsutra has gone viral and it's melting a million hearts. The video is from Maharashtra's Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar. In a simple white dhoti-kurta and cap, the man stepped into the store. At first, the staff assumed they needed help or financial support. But the man told them that he wanted to buy a mangalsutra for his wife. After they carefully selected a mangalsutra, the shopkeeper asked how much money they had. The couple said they had Rs 1,120. When the woman offered the money, the shopkeeper smiled and joked, 'So much money?" But the elderly man took it seriously and added some coins to the amount. The small gesture touched the shopkeeper's heart. He decided not to take full payment. Instead, he gave the mangalsutra to the couple and took only Rs 20 as a symbolic charge. 'The couple entered the shop and the man gave me Rs 1,120, saying he wanted to buy a mangalsutra for his wife. I was overwhelmed by his gesture. I just took Rs 20 from him as a token of blessings, and handed over the mangalsutra to the couple," the owner said as quoted by Hindustan Times. This gesture moved the couple to tears. They were touched by the shopkeeper's kindness. The video of the moment has taken social media by storm. It was widely shared on X (formerly Twitter), where users praised both the couple and the jeweller. Someone simply called it 'so wholesome." 'The tears of happiness and contentment of those elderly couple will bless him and his generation to come," a person admired. A viewer remarked, 'Should be the only couple goal. So much love. An eye opener for modern people," while an individual added, 'Everything about this video is beautiful to watch." 'Stories like these are so wonderful and heartwarming," read another comment. As per the outlet, Nivrutti and Shantabai are farmers from Ambhora Jahagir village in Jalna district. The couple is currently on a foot pilgrimage to Pandharpur for the Ashadhi Ekadashi festival. First Published: June 19, 2025, 18:03 IST
Time of India
12 hours ago
- General
- Time of India
Watch: This ₹20 mangalsutra story of an elderly couple is going viral for all the right reasons
In a time when social media is filled with expensive gifts and grand gestures, a simple and emotional moment from Maharashtra has touched millions. A 93-year-old man, on a pilgrimage with his wife, walked into a jewellery shop– not to ask for help, but to buy a mangalsutra with his savings. What happened next was a rare act of kindness that moved even the shopkeeper. Nivrutti Shinde and his wife Shantabai, both in their 90s, were on their way to Pandharpur for the Ashadhi Ekadashi festival. As per online media reports, the couple from Ambhora Jahagir village in Jalna district have been walking this pilgrimage together for many years, known for their strong faith and close bond. During their journey, the couple stopped at a jewellery shop. Nivrutti, dressed in simple clothes, had ₹1,120 with him– money he had saved to buy a mangalsutra for his wife. It wasn't about buying something expensive, but about showing his love and respect. At first, the shop staff thought the elderly couple had come for help, as many pilgrims do. But when Nivrutti explained why they were there, everything changed. Moved by their honesty and love, the shopkeeper refused to take the full amount. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 왜 피부과 의사들은 장 건강부터 보라고 할까? 가꾸기 더 보기 Undo As quoted by The Mint, the shopkeeper said, 'The couple entered the shop and the man gave me ₹1,120, saying he wanted to buy a mangalsutra for his wife. I was overwhelmed by his gesture. I just took ₹20 from him as a token of blessings, and handed over the mangalsutra to the couple.' The emotional exchange was caught on video and quickly went viral, gathering millions of views across platforms. People from across the country reacted with warmth and praise, not just for the couple's bond but also for the shopkeeper's kind gesture. Comments poured in, with one user saying, 'This is what true love looks like.' Another wrote, 'No diamonds, no fancy gifts– just a lifetime of commitment. Salute to this man. ' Others added, 'God bless this gentleman,' and 'I am crying seeing this! This is absolutely heartwarming.' This story is based on widely circulated social media posts and media reports. The Times of India has not independently verified the authenticity of the video or the identities of the individuals involved.
Hindustan Times
16 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
‘Soul of Bharat': Internet melts over 93-year-old buying mangalsutra for wife, jeweller charges only ₹20
A moving moment unfolded in a jewellery shop in Maharashtra's Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar when a 93-year-old man walked in, wearing a simple white dhoti-kurta and cap, and expressed a quiet wish: to buy a mangalsutra for his wife. The store staff initially mistook the elderly couple, dressed humbly, as people in need of financial assistance. But the mood inside quickly shifted when the man gently told them he wanted to purchase the sacred necklace for his wife, who stood beside him. The shop owner, touched by the gesture, refused to take the full payment. 'The couple entered the shop and the man gave me ₹1,120, saying he wanted to buy a mangalsutra for his wife. I was overwhelmed by his gesture. I just took ₹20 from him as a token of blessings, and handed over the mangalsutra to the couple,' the owner said. The man, identified as Nivrutti Shinde, and his wife, Shantabai, are farmers from Ambhora Jahagir village in Jalna district. The couple is currently on a foot pilgrimage to Pandharpur for the Ashadhi Ekadashi festival. Also read: 'Complete breakdown during video call': Bengaluru man hospitalised after CEO's brutal outburst Locals say the couple is inseparable and support each other through every journey in their old age. While they have a son, the two mostly depend on each other and occasional help from kind strangers. A video capturing the touching moment has taken social media by storm, garnering over two crore views. It was widely shared on X (formerly Twitter), where users flooded the comments with admiration. One user wrote, 'This is the soul of Bharat.' Another added, 'God bless this person for his love & generosity for elderly couple. Fulfilling the wishes of a 93 year old person will bless him' Also read: 1970 vs 2025 middle class: Delhi man's take on India's decline from stability to survival strikes a chord
Mint
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Mint
93-year-old buys mangalsutra for wife, shop owner takes just ‘ ₹20' in touching gesture
A heartwarming moment in Maharashtra's Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar has gone viral, after a 93-year-old villager walked into a jewellery shop and asked to buy a mangalsutra for his wife. Mistaking him for someone seeking charity, the shop staff were left emotional when they discovered the real reason behind his visit. Dressed in a simple white dhoti-kurta and cap, Nivrutti Shinde, along with his wife Shantabai, entered the store during their pilgrimage on foot to Pandharpur for the upcoming Ashadhi Ekadashi festival. The couple, from the farming village of Ambhora Jahagir in Jalna district, are well known locally for travelling everywhere together. At first, shop workers assumed the elderly man and his wife were there to ask for help. But they were moved when he quietly shared his wish to buy a mangalsutra, the traditional necklace symbolising marriage, for his wife. The shop owner was so touched by the gesture that he decided to give the jewellery piece to the couple, accepting only ₹ 20 as a symbolic amount. 'The couple entered the shop and the man gave me ₹ 1,120, saying he wanted to buy a mangalsutra for his wife. I was overwhelmed by his gesture. I just took ₹ 20 from him as a token of blessings, and handed over the mangalsutra to the couple,' the shop owner said. The video of the moment has captured the hearts of millions online, amassing over two crore views across social media. Many have praised the enduring love between the elderly couple, who despite their age and modest means, continue to support one another on life's journey. According to villagers, the couple largely depend on themselves and public kindness during their travels, though they do have a son. Their touching story has now become a symbol of timeless love and humility. The video of the incident has gone viral on social media, racking up over two crore views. Users across platforms have flooded the comments with admiration and emotion. 'This is what true love looks like,' one user wrote. Another said, 'No diamonds, no fancy gifts — just a lifetime of commitment. Salute to this man.' 'This brought tears to my eyes. In an age of quick breakups, this is real relationship goals,' read one post. Many also praised the shop owner's generous gesture, calling it a "beautiful act of kindness" and a reminder of humanity still alive in today's world. (With inputs from news agency PTI)
NDTV
2 days ago
- Business
- NDTV
93-Year-Old's Love For His Wife And A Jewellery Shop's 'Priceless' Gesture
Jalna: When a 93-year-old villager, dressed in a traditional white 'dhoti-kurta' and a cap, stepped into a jewellery shop in Maharashtra's Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, the staff mistook his humble appearance for someone seeking financial help. But when he expressed the wish to buy a 'mangalsutra' (sacred necklace worn by married women) for his wife accompanying him, the shop owner overwhelmed by the nonagenarian's gesture of love for his spouse, gave it to him for a "token" amount Rs 20. A video of the heartwarming moment has gone viral on social media platforms, garnering more than two crore views, with many impressed by the elderly man's enduring love for his wife. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Gopika Jewellery Sambhajinagar (@gopika_jewellery_sambhajinagar) Nivrutti Shinde and his wife Shantabai, hailing from a humble farming family at Ambhora Jahagir village in Jalna district, are currently on a pilgrimage to Pandharpur on foot for the Ashadhi Ekadashi celebration. They recently visited the jewellery shop located in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar. As they entered the store, the staff initially assumed they were there to seek help or alms. But they became emotional when the man humbly expressed his wish to purchase a traditional 'mangalsutra' for his wife. The shop owner, impressed by the man's simple yet profound gesture of love, gifted the necklace to him, taking only Rs 20 from him. "The couple entered the shop and the man gave me Rs 1,120, saying he wanted to buy a mangalsutra for his wife. I was overwhelmed by his gesture. I just took Rs 20 from him as a token of blessings, and handed over the mangalsutra to the couple," the shop owner said. According to locals, the couple always travels together, supporting each other in their twilight years. They have a son but they largely look after themselves and often rely on public goodwill during their journeys, they said.
