Viral video: Delhi man’s take on ‘good bahu’ goes viral, draws criticism

A short street video from Delhi has been popping up on social media feeds, and many people haven’t been happy after watching it. The clip shows an elderly man sharing his thoughts on what makes a “good bahu,” and his comments have quickly turned into a heated online discussion.The video has brought back familiar arguments around marriage, family expectations, and how much women are expected to adjust after getting married.

A question that led to strong reactions

The clip was shared by content creator Sonali Singh, who usually asks people simple questions about society and daily life. In this video, she asks, “Aapke hisaab se acchi bahu kaun hoti hai?”The man answering the question is introduced as a Delhi University graduate.

His response, though calm, did not sit well with many viewers. Soon after, the video began circulating widely on Instagram.

What he said about a ‘good bahu’

Sharing his views, the man says, “Acchi bahu ka ye farz banta hai ki she should take care of her parents; by that I mean her husband’s parents. Dekhiye, unka jo rujhan hai jo maine aaj kal dekha hai, wo apne parents mein hai.”He goes on to say that women today, according to him, focus more on their own parents and not enough on their in-laws.

He adds, “Wo apne husband ke parents ko parents nahi manti aur unko tang karne lagti hai tab parents se bhi jhelna mushkil ho jata hai.”

The man also talks about how daughters-in-law communicate once they move into a new home. He says, “Usko baat karni hai toh wo apni sister se baat karegi, apni mother se karegi. Wo naye ghar mein mix up nahi hoti.”These remarks became the main reason why the video picked up attention online.

Social media reacts

Instagram users were quick to respond, and many criticized the man’s views.One user commented, “You should ban these WhatsApp uncles from speaking after 60.”Another wrote, “Educated on paper and uneducated in real life.”A third added, “Sadly, he is so okay with thinking that daughters shouldn’t prioritize their own parents; rather entitled.”

Why the video struck a nerve

For many people, the clip felt close to home. Several users said the comments reflected things they have heard in family conversations or seen around them for years.Even though the video is short, it reopened old arguments about daughters-in-law, family duties, and whether these expectations still make sense today.Disclaimer: The views expressed in the video are those of the individual and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Times of India.Thumb image: Instagram