28-05-2025
‘Desi Aunties' Praise Woman Wearing Saree In New York: ‘Best Hype Gang Ever'
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Ruchika was on her way to an interview. She had chosen to wear something traditional which led to confusion and self-doubt.
It is not every day that someone chooses to walk the busy streets of New York City wearing a traditional saree. But for content creator Ruchika Jain, it wasn't just about style, it was a moment of self-doubt that turned into something heartwarming and unforgettable. In a video shared on Instagram, Ruchika is seen wearing a red saree with a black blouse as she walked through NYC. The video begins with her talking to the camera. 'I was feeling so uncomfortable earlier," she said, sharing her nervousness about how people might perceive her outfit. She felt unsure of whether it was 'too much" for the city.
Ruchika was on her way to an interview and had chosen to wear something traditional which led to the confusion and self-doubt.
'I was confused since morning about whether I should wear the saree or not," she shared.
Her day took a turn when she came across a group of elderly women who are also of Indian origin, lovingly referred to by her as 'Desi aunties."
Ruchika walks up to them and asks, 'Main kaisi lag rahi hu? (How do I look?)"
All of them reply together, 'Very beautiful, very pretty." The reactions helped ease Ruchika's self-doubt. The conversation continues and one woman asks, 'Why were you confused?"
Ruchika replies honestly, 'I was confused because I thought that people will think I am overdressed." Again, the women dismissed her worry and said that they felt happy to see someone wearing a saree.
'I thought I might be overdressed for NYC. Then I asked random Desi aunties how I looked in my saree. Their love and kind words felt like home, 8000 miles away. This one's for every desi girl who wants to wear her saree with confidence," Ruchika wrote in the caption.
In the comments section, people couldn't stop praising both Ruchika and the group who cheered her on.
One user wrote, 'You are always beautiful, no matter what you wear," while another simply called her 'gorgeous."
Someone called the group of elderly women 'The best hype gang."
One user questioned the video's authenticity by saying, 'That's not your voice." Ruchika replied, 'Yes, it is my kiddo voice when I am feeling like 'nobody is going to judge me here" so I was very casual."
Ruchika describes herself as a travel, lifestyle, and food creator. She has built a growing presence on the platform with over 36,000 followers.
