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Pune woman orders microwave from Instamart at 12 am to heat food, internet reacts: ‘Feels illegal’

In a video shared on Instagram, a deliveryman is seen dropping off a microwave at the stroke of midnight.

Updated on: Apr 2, 2026, 14:02:33 IST
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Online deliveries, promising delivery within minutes, have become a part of daily life and made our lives easier, but one recent order has taken convenience to a whole new level.

The video was shared by Sarah Kulsum on Instagram. (@unfilteredsarah_/Instagram)
The video was shared by Sarah Kulsum on Instagram. (@unfilteredsarah_/Instagram)

In a video shared on Instagram, a deliveryman is seen dropping off a microwave at the stroke of midnight, highlighting the lengths someone will go to for a hot meal.

The video was shared by Sarah Kulsum from Pune, and quickly caught attention for its humour and relatability.

Late-night deliveries hit a new level:

In the video, the text overlay reads: “Instamart is dangerous for people with adult money. I ordered a microwave at 12 at night because I wanted to heat my food.”

The short video shows the delivery man handing over the package, followed by an unboxing and setting up of the microwave.

The unusual order quickly caught the attention of viewers online. Many found it funny, while others said they could relate to wanting something quickly, even late at night.

HT.com has reached out to the user for more details. This report will be updated when she responds.

Also Read: Hyderabad woman orders from Zepto store next door, gets delivery in ‘10 seconds’

Check out the video here:

Instamart, the platform mentioned in the video, is known for delivering groceries and other household items in minutes.

The video humorously warns about the temptations of having money and easy access to online shopping.

Ordering something as big as a microwave at midnight may seem extreme, but it shows how much people value convenience in today’s fast-paced life.

Also Read: 52-year-old Zepto delivery woman with disability inspires customer with her grit, company responds with praise

Here's how people reacted to the video:

Instagram users reacted to the video with a mix of humour and surprise. Many laughed at the idea of ordering a microwave at midnight just to heat food, while others said they could relate to late-night cravings.

One of the users commented, “Buying a microwave on Instamart feels illegal. Like… where is the family summit? The 3-day consultation? The uncles presenting alternative models nobody asked for?”

A second user commented, “Instead of ordering food in Swiggy or Zomato or any outside food, you decided to heat food at home. Healthy habit”

A third user commented, “I ordered my phone at 10 pm on a random night cause old phone was heating.”

“Maine toh macbook mangwa liya,” another user commented.

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