Sharing tiffin, sipping coconut water: Viral animation of simple village life makes Desis nostalgic

Sharing tiffin, sipping coconut water: Viral animation of simple village life makes Desis nostalgic

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December 19, 2023: Once upon a time, we reveled in the magic of carefree childhoods, especially in the quaint simplicity of village life – a time when life was simpler and undeniably better. Imagine returning from school, hands laden with pocket-friendly candies, carelessly tossing your bag at home, and eagerly rushing to the cricket field – a nostalgic symphony that tugs at the heartstrings of everyone yearning to relive those precious moments. A recent animated video perfectly encapsulates this sentiment, portraying the idyllic village life of a child and setting Desis on an absolute nostalgic rollercoaster.

 

Crafted by Tarun Lak, the viral clip kicks off with a school-uniformed kid enthusiastically buying coconut water from a street vendor. A little girl perched on the school fence, enjoying her tiffin, is soon joined by another friend, and together, they candidly share their lunch boxes. The scene transitions to a boy battling drowsiness while studying, only to unleash the iconic bat gesture that resonates with every Indian boy’s childhood. Another heartwarming moment unfolds as a boy stands with pots alongside his mother, helping fetch water from the hand pump and carrying it home.

 

Totally loved watching this! ✨ pic.twitter.com/s54ngKXOGO

— Shilpa (@shilpa_cn) December 17, 2023

It’s a portrayal of village life so authentic that Desis on the internet couldn’t resist being swept away by its charm, momentarily transported back to those cherished days they yearn to relive.

Recently shared on the micro-blogging site ‘X’ by user @shilpa_cn, this old clip has amassed over 750K views and an array of comments. One user nostalgically shared, “Felt very very nostalgic. Simple and rich, that was how our life was in those days.” Another recounted a personal memory, saying, “I used to go with my grandmother for fetching water from borewells. And she used to quarrel with other woman. I don’t have any picture or anything of that moment but I can relish that memorises.”

The third user reflected, “I see myself in this entire video …each frame I experienced. What a satisfactory childhood life I lived. Thank you god.”

Indeed, this video has not only provided a glimpse but a much-needed captivating stroll down the golden lanes of childhood memories.