The video shows a 95-year-old woman dancing gracefully to the Tamil song Oh Rasikkum Seemane at an old age home in Chennai.
There is nothing more satisfying than seeing our family members thrive in old age with vibrant spirits and enthusiasm that keep them lively. The internet is brimming with content that spreads happiness by showcasing such heartwarming moments. One such video features a 95-year-old woman from Tamil Nadu, which has captivated the online community. Shared by IRAS Ananth Rupanagudi, the video shows this elderly woman dancing to the Tamil song Oh Rasikkum Seemane.
The video was captured at an old age home where the lady seems to reside. According to the post, she was a student of the Kalakshetra Foundation in the 1940s and has even danced in films like Chandralekha (1948). “At Vishranthi Home for the Aged, this lady, aged 95, danced for this old Tamil number during a programme. She is believed to have been a student of Kalakshetra Foundation in the 1940s and is said to have danced in movies like Chandralekha (1948),” the caption read.
As the clip plays, the woman gracefully moves in sync with the music and aces the steps. Her expressions, along with her mudras, are impressive.
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The video instantly went viral, racking up a lot of reactions on the internet. A user wrote, “Wah…@ 95yrs!! being fit and healthy and able to dance too.”
Another user commented, “Such talent deserves recognition and respect, they could effectively contribute as good teachers for the future generations.”
Emmy-nominated reporter, Barkha Dutt also reacted to the video and wrote, “How utterly lovely.”
A user praised the woman’s great spirit and shared details about the Tamil song she danced to. “Great spirit of this super sr citizen The Tamil song is from Parashakti (yr 1952), the movie story writer was late DMK CM (his first film story writing). In the film the dancer was famous Kumari Kamala, the famous Bharatanatyam dancer later married R.K.Lashkman,” the comment read.
Amid all the appreciation and praise, the elderly woman’s identity has not been revealed. Shared on June 23, the video has garnered over 1.5 lakh views along with more than 5,000 likes on the microblogging platform. Her heartwarming performance is capturing hearts and is a beautiful reminder that dancing has no age.
