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Anupam Kher's Heartwarming Lesson: Let Parents Do Tasks to Feel Alive

Veteran actor Anupam Kher shared an emotional Instagram post about meeting his mother, Dulari, after a long time. He recounted how she gifted him shirts and scolded him when he refused to pick up a bag she dropped. Kher reflected that children should allow parents to keep performing everyday tasks, as it gives them a sense of purpose and vitality. He concluded that making parents feel old and useless is more harmful than being overly protective.

Key Points: Anupam Kher on Why Parents Should Keep Doing Daily Tasks

  • Emotional parent-child reunion
  • Letting parents do tasks maintains their dignity
  • Scolding over a dropped bag
  • Protecting vs. making them feel useless
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Anupam Kher: Parents should be allowed to keep doing things, makes them feel alive

Anupam Kher shares an emotional story about his mother Dulari, arguing that letting parents do chores helps them feel alive and capable.

Anupam Kher: Parents should be allowed to keep doing things, makes them feel alive
"Parents should be allowed to keep doing things. It makes them feel alive. - Anupam Kher"

Mumbai, Jan 19

Veteran actor Anupam Kher penned a deeply emotional note recalling a recent meeting with his mother Dulari, offering a heartfelt reflection on parenting, ageing, and the quiet strength of family bonds.

Anupam took to Instagram to share a video featuring himself and his mother, Dulari, who had gifted him two shirts since they last met.

He wrote in the caption: "Kal bahut dino ke baad Mom se mila. Maa gale laga kar emotional ho gayi. Aur mujhe 2 T-shirts di. Mere haath se jab bag zameen par gira aur jab maine use uthaane se mana kiya, to Maa gussa ho gayi aur mujhe achchi khaasi daant mili!"

"(Yesterday, after a long time, I met my mom. She hugged me and got emotional, and she gave me two T-shirts. When the bag slipped from my hand and fell on the ground, and I refused to pick it up, mom got angry and I received a proper scolding!)

According to the veteran actor, parents should be allowed to keep doing everyday tasks, as it gives them a sense of being alive and reassures them that they are physically and mentally fit.

"Darasal, parents ko kaam karte rehne dena chahiye. Unhein apne zinda hone ka ehsaas rehta hai. Unhein lagta hai ki woh shaaririk aur maansik roop se theek hain. (The truth is, parents should be allowed to keep doing things. It makes them feel alive. It reassures them that they are physically and mentally fine)," he mentioned.

He admitted that while children often believe they are being protective and careful, what parents truly need is not to be made to feel old or useless.

"Sometimes we as children feel that we are being protective and careful about them. But what they need is NOT to be made to feel old and useless. Sorry Mata! You actually are the youngest member of our ghar! And that is why #DulariRocks! #MomsAreTheBest #FamilyScane #Ghar," Anupam concluded the post.

- IANS

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Rohit P
Beautiful message from Anupam ji. In our culture, we sometimes over-protect our elders out of respect, but we forget their need for dignity and purpose. Letting them do small chores keeps them connected to the family and life itself.
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Sarah B
As someone living away from my aging parents in India, this hits home. I always tell them to rest when I call, but maybe I should encourage their small activities instead. It's about their sense of self-worth. A very important perspective.
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Aman W
Respectfully, while the sentiment is good, we must also be practical. My father has arthritis. Letting him lift heavy bags to "feel alive" could cause injury. The key is balance - encourage safe activities, but don't romanticize risk. Safety first.
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Divya L
"Maa gussa ho gayi" - this is so relatable! 😄 Our mothers scold us no matter how old we get. That's their way of showing they still care for us and are in charge. Letting them have that role is a gift we can give back. #MomsAreTheBest indeed.
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Vikram M
It's a fine line between care and control. In joint families, the elderly often feel sidelined when younger members take over everything. Anupam Sir has highlighted a subtle but crucial aspect of elderly care. Their mental fitness is tied to feeling useful.

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