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Engaged couple got separated during partition. Woman recalls how they met again. Watch

The story is shared on Humans of Bombay Instagram page.

Published on: Aug 15, 2021, 13:17:30 IST
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“Love is the one thing we’re capable of perceiving that transcends dimensions of time and space,” these words by Professor John Brand, a character from Christopher Nolan’s film Interstellar, aptly express the beauty of love. And this video shared on Instagram perfectly showcases such a love story that gives life to these words of a fictional character. It is a story of how a man visited different refugee camps for 90 days to search for his fiancée after getting separated during the partition of India.

The image is taken from the video shared on Instagram. (Instagram/@officialhumansofbombay)
The image is taken from the video shared on Instagram. (Instagram/@officialhumansofbombay)

The story is shared on Humans of Bombay Instagram page. “The kind of love that transcends time and space,” reads the caption shared along with the video.

Take a look at the emotional video to know the tale:

Since being shared a little over an hour ago, the post has gathered more than 25,000 likes and the numbers are only increasing. The post has also gathered tons of comments from people.

“Beautiful,” wrote an Instagram user. “Wow,” expressed another. “Tears in my eyes,” commented a third. Many shared heart emoticons to express their reactions.

What are your thoughts on the video?

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    Trisha Sengupta works as Chief Content Producer at Hindustan Times with over six years of experience in the digital newsroom. Known for her ability to decode the internet’s most talked-about moments, she specialises in high-engagement storytelling that bridges the gap between viral trends and traditional journalism. Throughout her tenure, Trisha has focused on the intersection of technology, finance, and human emotion. She frequently covers personal finance and real estate struggles in hubs like Gurgaon, Bengaluru, and Hyderabad, while also documenting the unique challenges of the NRI experience. Her work often highlights the movements and philosophies of global newsmakers and personalities like Elon Musk, Mukesh Ambani, Nikhil Kamath, Dubai crown prince, and MrBeast. From reporting on Amazon or Meta layoffs and startup culture to the emergence of AI-driven platforms like Grok and xAI, she provides a grounded and empathetic perspective on the stories shaping our world. When not decoding the internet, Trisha is likely offline: lost in a book, exploring a historical ruin, or navigating the world as a solo traveler. She balances her fast-paced career with family time and a healthy dose of curiosity, currently trading her "human" sources for silicon ones as she masters AI to future-proof her storytelling.Read More

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