Gurgaon founder presents 81-year-old grandmother fresh off Alaska cruise: ‘The OG Sherni’ | Today’s news
Fresh off an Alaskan cruise and managing an endless calendar of cat parties, one 81-year-old businesswoman proves that slowing down is totally optional.
In a viral Instagram video, Gurugram-based founder Mehar Toor introduced her grandmother, whom she affectionately calls “The OG Sherni,” as the 81-year-old casually discussed her recent travels.
Grandma’s independent lifestyle is in stark contrast to how society typically views life in the 1980s. Her honest advice on working hard and eating well caught the attention of social media users.
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“The OG Sherni”
In the viral clip, Mehar proudly introduced her grandmother to her followers. “Let me introduce you to my 81-year-old grandmother. She’s an entrepreneur, an avid traveler, and she’s still 81.”
“What’s wrong Dadi?” she asked.
In the video’s caption, the founder elaborated on her grandmother’s lively lifestyle, lovingly crowning her “The OG Sherni” (the original lioness).
“My 81-year-old grandmother is more active than I am – she lives alone, still travels the world, has an endless calendar of cat parties and a spirit you can spot a mile away,” the caption read.
For Mehar, ‘Sherni’ is “someone who refuses to give up or slow down, even when ‘society’ expects it.
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Cruising through life with confidence
During their casual conversation, Mehar Toor asked her grandmother about her recent whereabouts and whether she was still travelling.
At that, the 81-year-old woman casually revealed her latest adventure: “Yes, I was in Alaska on my cruise. I really enjoyed it.”
As a seemingly stunned Mehar marveled at her travels at 81, her grandmother responded with a simple but powerful answer. “Yes, because I feel fully confident that I can, you know, go anywhere,” she explained.
Golden advice for youth
Mehar complimented her grandmother on not looking a day older than 22 and asked if she had one piece of advice for today’s younger generation.
“I say they should enjoy life,” said the grandmother. “They should work, work hard and eat good food. At the same time, they should take care of themselves.”
The wholesome interaction ended with the duo sharing a hilarious “Cheers,” serving as a powerful reminder to live life to the fullest.
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Netizens react
The video quickly went viral on the internet and the post was flooded with good reactions from viewers.
“No way she’s 81,” wrote one surprised user, while another commented: “Leave the gorgeous Dadi.”
Many viewers saw her as the perfect role model for aging gracefully, with one declaring her the “Dadi I want to be” and another dubbing her “Our Favorite Superwoman”.
The post also prompted others to celebrate the active, older women in their own lives. “That’s like my mom at almost 80,” the user shared, adding, “To all 75+ women who are enjoying life, traveling, socializing and being truly happy. Seriously, HATS OFF.”
Disclaimer: This report is based on user generated content from social media. LiveMint has not independently verified and does not endorse these claims.
