A light-hearted video about a household item has gone viral after an Instagram user shared how a jhaadu (broom) from Arunachal Pradesh helped improve her relationship with her landlord in Delhi.
In a video posted by user @shellcopter, the woman explained that traditional Jhaads from the Northeast are “built differently” – thicker, stronger and more durable than those commonly available in Delhi markets. She recalled feeling “really disappointed” when she first bought a broom in the capital, saying the options were thin and wore out quickly.
A simple gift that made a difference
During a visit to the home, the woman said her mother had packed some robust jhaad along with vegetables and fermented food. Instead of giving food to the landlord, her mother suggested donating a broom.
The idea worked better than expected. “I’m not kidding, it changed everything,” she said, adding that the owner “absolutely loved it.” She added that the landlord later started asking for more jhaads whenever she traveled home and even offered to pay for them.
‘Jhaadu is universal’: Video strikes a chord
In the video, the woman reflected on how not everything from home connects across cultures, but simple objects sometimes do. “Jhaadu is universal. Also, gifting someone something from your home without thinking of anything in return, I think it’s one of the most underrated things someone can do for you. So if you’re from the North East and you want a better relationship with your landlord, give them jhaadu. Trust me on this,” she said.
The clip quickly gained attention online, with many users sharing similar stories and funny reactions.
“Lol I gifted my landlord a 1kg bag of genuine Assamese tea leaves, he was impressed,” wrote one user.
Another commented: “My landlord in Delhi spoke very highly of the tenants from the North Eastern states, he said they keep the house very clean. Maybe these Jhadus are the secret.”
“Jhaadu united,” quipped a third.
Some users even suggested business ideas. “You should approach the authorities to get a GI tag for that Jhaadu, otherwise people will start copying it and calling it their own,” read one comment.
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