Indian woman surprises mother with gold earrings on her birthday, emotional video melts hearts
An Indian woman gifted her mother gold earrings for her birthday, and the heartfelt moment went viral.
An Indian woman has captured the internet’s attention after surprising her mother with a pair of gold earrings on her birthday. The woman, identified as Aparna Devyal, posted the heartfelt moment on Instagram, where she shared a video of herself selecting the earrings from a jewellery store before returning home to present the gift.

The clip begins with Aparna purchasing the gold earrings and later handing her mother a neatly packed gift box. Her mother opens it slowly, removes the wrapping, and pauses for a moment when she spots the Tanishq box inside. Clearly surprised, she opens it and looks at the earrings before softly asking, “Itne paise kharch kyu kiye”.
An emotional reaction
As the video continues, her mother becomes emotional, gently touching the earrings before trying them on. In the final moments of the clip, she looks at her daughter with pride and says, “Sach me tum mature ho gayi ho”, and then blesses her warmly. The video is accompanied by a caption that reads, “I wish I could give you all the happiness of the world”, which resonated with thousands of viewers.
Take a look here at the clip:
Internet reacts to the touching moment
The post has garnered a wave of affectionate comments from Instagram users who were moved by the display of affection between the mother and daughter. One user wrote that the gesture reminded them of the priceless bond between parents and children and added, “This made me tear up instantly”. Another viewer said, “Aunty’s reaction is the purest thing I have seen today”, while someone else commented, “Mothers always pretend they do not want gifts but feel so loved when they receive them”.
A fourth user shared, “The way she said itne paise kharch kyu kiye shows how selfless mothers are”, and another wrote, “Your mum’s smile says everything”. Many others expressed admiration for the daughter’s thoughtfulness, with one user noting, “This is the kind of love that cannot be measured”. A final commenter summed up the mood by saying, “This video restored my faith in simple joys”.
ABOUT THE AUTHORMahipal Singh ChouhanMahipal Singh Chouhan is a Senior Content Producer at Hindustan Times Digital, with nearly five years of experience in digital journalism and content production. His work primarily focuses on offbeat and trending stories that reflect everyday experiences and evolving conversations on the internet. He has consistently worked on transforming viral content and human interest stories into structured news pieces that engage readers while maintaining editorial clarity. At Hindustan Times, Mahipal contributes to identifying and developing stories emerging from social media trends, online communities, and real-world incidents that capture public attention. His approach involves adding context and journalistic perspective to fast-moving digital narratives, helping present viral moments in a clear and reader-friendly format suited for digital audiences. Before joining Hindustan Times Digital, he was associated with DNA India, where he gained experience in newsroom workflows and digital storytelling practices. Mahipal holds a degree in Journalism and Mass Communication from the Vivekananda Institute of Professional Studies, Delhi. He is particularly interested in tracking emerging trends and understanding how online conversations evolve into broader public discussions. His work reflects a focus on accuracy, readability, and relevance in the rapidly changing digital news environment. Outside of his professional responsibilities, Mahipal takes an interest in history and sports and regularly works on improving his general knowledge, which complements his curiosity as a media professional.Read More

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