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Once mocked for wanting a Nano, man surprises mother with ‘ 1.5 crore car’

The man, a trader by profession, shared that his mother started shedding happy tears after taking a ride in the car.

Updated on: Aug 26, 2026, 16:27:17 IST
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From facing taunts about plans to buy a Nano to surprising his mother with a luxury car, a trader’s journey has touched hearts online. Sharing a moving video of his mother shedding happy tears inside the vehicle, he reflected on the harsh doubts his family faced when they were not financially strong. His post celebrating the financial freedom gained through trading has resonated deeply with social media users.

The man and his mother in their new luxury car. (Instagram/@harshitpatelmindset)
The man and his mother in their new luxury car. (Instagram/@harshitpatelmindset)

“They laughed when we talked about buying a Nano. Today, she is sitting in a 1.5 Crore car,” trader Harshit Patel wrote on Instagram.

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He continued, “People will always doubt your vision when your beginnings are humble. They will tell you to play it safe, get a ‘normal’ job, and stop dreaming so big. When we were living in that small room, the taunts were endless. But every single one of those doubts just became fuel for the fire.”

He concluded the post with a message for others, “Grind in the shadows so you can put your parents in the spotlight. Work relentlessly, and let the sheer weight of your success be your loudest reply.”

A moving video shared by Patel shows his mother weeping inside his new car, which he mentioned cost 1.5 crore. Asking why she was crying, he gently reassured her that his milestone was an answer to everyone who had ever taunted their family.

How did social media react?

An individual wrote, “This is the best.” Another commented, “I claim this energy. I will be in that position one day.”

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A third expressed, “I am still waiting for this day.” A fourth posted, “Manifest this very soon with my maa and baba.” Many reacted to the post using heart and clapping emoticons. Several praised the man for his journey.

(Hindustantimes.com has reached out to Harshit Patel. This report will be updated when he responds.)

 
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