‘Kitni pyari lag rahi ho’: Indian man’s mother adorably places bindi on Chinese mother-in-law. Watch
A video showed an Indian man’s mother placing a bindi on his Chinese mother-in-law.
A heartwarming video capturing a tender exchange between an Indian mother and her Chinese daughter-in-law’s mother has gone viral online. The clip, shared by user Somendra Solanki, shows his mother gently placing a bindi on the forehead of his Chinese mother-in-law, an act that beautifully symbolises love, respect, and the blending of traditions.

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In the video, Solanki can be heard filming from behind the camera as his mother lovingly says, “Kitni pyari lag rahi ho... so beautiful.” She then goes a step further by adjusting her Chinese relative’s hair, ensuring she looked graceful in her new look.
Take a look here at the clip:
The beautiful caption
The video was posted with a heartfelt caption: “My Indian Maa adorably placed a bindi on my Chinese Saasu Maa – such a beautiful moment of love, respect, and traditions blending. Truly blessed to witness this bond.”
Internet users react with love
The clip has garnered over 278k views and has received an overwhelming response, with users showering praise on the heartwarming bond. One viewer commented, “This is the real beauty of cultural exchange, so pure and truly heart-touching.” Another remarked, “Indian traditions always have a way of making people feel included and loved.”
One user wrote, ““I will really miss your mumma in the videos when she goes back to India. She is so beautiful and always has a lovely smile.” Another added, “The way she says so beautiful completely melted my heart.”
A viewer shared a personal note, “This reminded me of my own mother welcoming my wife into our family, it is beyond words.” Another echoed the sentiment by saying, “The respect shown here is exactly what binds relationships across borders.”
One user summed it up perfectly: “Love and respect need no language. This video says it all.”
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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