'Baba ka Dhaba' owners' plight moves social media; users rise to help elderly couple

This video completely broke my heart. Dilli waalon please please go eat at in Malviya Nagar if you get a chance #SupportLocal pic.twitter.com/5B6yEh3k2H

Vasundhara Tankha Sharma (@VasundharaTankh) October 7, 2020

In this video, the 80-year old Kanta Prasad tells that he and his wife start preparing the meals that include by around 6:30 am and are ready to serve by 9:30 am. Dal, curry, paranthas and rice are dished out in large utensils and are ready to serve at around Rs 30-50 per plate.

Prasad, in an orange shirt and a mask hanging from his face, moves the ladle through a dish containing what looks like matar paneer. When asked about what he has earned since morning, he broke into tears and produced Rs 10 notes from a box. They could hardly manage Rs 50 in four hours.  

The video went viral and celebrities like Swara Basker and Nimrat Kaur also voiced their support for the 80-year old couple.

Make this your next stop! Among many such others in your neighbourhoods wherever you are.... #VocalForLocal https://t.co/Nn4SIugxe1

Nimrat Kaur (@NimratOfficial) October 8, 2020

! ! ! #SupportSmallBusinesses #VocalForLocal #ShowHeart https://t.co/khus7WJMB8

Swara Bhasker (@ReallySwara) October 7, 2020

Delhiites sincere request to you. Please visit Baba Ka Dhaba in Malviya Nagar opposite Hanuman Temple. Please go and eat their food. I am sure it will bring smiles on this 80 year old couples faces.

Can someone please tell me how can I help? #SupportLocal https://t.co/0rUUoLxAeE

@n@mik@ || A Human Fighting For SSR (@AnamikaRashmi) October 8, 2020

Please share this video.
Lock down has completely destroyed small businesses. If you live in Delhi please visit , It is in Malviya Nagar.
Please note that poor people want your empathy, not charity.

#SupportLocal pic.twitter.com/OW3ipuqcUW

Dr Gaurav Garg (@DrGauravGarg4) October 7, 2020

Certain users also hailed the Baba ka Dhaba incident as a rare positive moment wherein social media played a significant role.

#BABAKADHABA
Pictures tells everything....... This smile is priceless. Thanks twitter to bring smile on his face @SonuSood @DrKumarVishwas @narendramodi @AmitShah @ArvindKejriwal @msisodia @manojmuntashir @anandmahindra @imVkohli @GautamGambhir @aajtak @ABPNews @ndtv pic.twitter.com/wIeVFUwpph

Ankitkumarsingh (@Ankitkum6200) October 8, 2020

The outpouring of support to Baba ka Dhaba is a testament of how life always rewards the good no matter how good.

A watershed moment for the elderly couple and an epitome of how Delhi always rises to the clarion call of true sewa. Please donate. Jai Hind. #MalviyaNagar pic.twitter.com/BjNzfNNzyv

Gautam Kapoor (@gautamkapoor54) October 8, 2020

Baba ka dhaba has been sorted with the help of social media. There are so many local businesses that have already shut down or are on the verge of shutting down due to the pandemic. If you are fortunate enough to be in a position to help, do it in your capacity. #BABAKADHABA

Pakchikpak Raja Babu (@HaramiParindey) October 8, 2020