Yet another story of an elderly person working to survive, despite their age, has come to light.
This time a 70 year old lady from Punjab’s Jalandhar has caught internet’s attention, who was seen selling comfort foods like – Roti and Sabzi, on the streets of the city, to survive and to make ends meet.
Being called ‘Bebe Ji’ (a term of endearment for elderly women in Punjabi) by netizens, the video – originally shared by actor and singer Diljith Dosanjh, has inspired several people to come forward to provide her help.
“Bebe Ji sitting in front of Phagwara gate,” Diljith wrote along with the video. “I’ll certainly eat some paranthas when I head straight to Jalandhar.”
Phagwara Gate kol Beth de ne Bebe Ji .. Mere Paraunthe Pakke Jadon Jalandhar Side GEYA..Tusi v Zarur Ja Ke Aeyo 🙏🏾
Rab Di Raza ch Raazi Reh Ke Hasna Kisey Kisey Nu Aunda.. 🙏🏾
RESPECT pic.twitter.com/PwkJqZ3FlC
— DILJIT DOSANJH (@diljitdosanjh) November 1, 2020
The woman in the video can be heard talking about how people are willing to spend a lot more in expensive hotels, but she can offer good food at much more reasonable prices.
The video and Bebe Ji’s tireless effort to make a living for herself, even at her age, has garnered a lot of praise online and here’s how the reactions have flood in:
1)
Asi Jalandhar wale jake Awange Bhaji Pakka ❤️🙏
— Nitin आत्मनिर्भर Gupta (@nitingupta_01) November 1, 2020
2)
22ji I want to help her financially, is it possible for someone to get her contact details. Wage guru maher Karin 🙏
— brownkiwi (@brownkiwi1) November 2, 2020
3)
Look at the calm and patience on her face. The kind of grit she is carrying is definitely not available with everyone. Probably her good time has come through Mr. Dosanjh. Hope Jalandhar people will support her with open heart.
— Kiran Kumar Madan (@kirankrmadan) November 1, 2020
4)
Waheguru Ji Kirpa kareo ji 🙏🏻 Respect ✊🏽 Main Jadon vi jaavanga Paraunthe taan aunti ji de hath de khake hi aune aa👏👏 Waheguru Ji Ena Aunty ji te apni kirpa banae rakhna ji 🙏🏻
— ArshBhatia_ Diljit_ Da_ Bigfan (@ArshDiljit) November 1, 2020
5)
Baba ka dhaba te raato raat 5 star 🌟 banaa taa kuch iss bebe da vi khyaal kar lo..
— THAKUR SAAB 🤗 (@satnam81556668) November 1, 2020
After the nationwide viral story of ‘Baba Ka Dhaba’ – it seems the whole nation is coming together to bring more such street vendors and small-business owners to light.
Here’s hoping her hard work pays well.