82-year-old Mansukh Kaka sells snacks on the footpath in Mumbai. After losing their jobs in the pandemic, they work 12 hours a day to survive with self-respect. This story of his has gone viral and become an inspiration for people.
Mumbai. ComeGenerally, as soon as people cross the age of 60, they want a comfortable retirement life. But everyone’s luck and circumstances are not the same. Some people live comfortably with their children in old age, while some have to work hard for their livelihood even at this age. Such is the story of 82 year old Mansukh Kaka of Mumbai, who has today become a big example for the entire country and especially the youth with his honesty and hard work.
Mansukh Kaka sets up a small stall every day on the footpath of a busy road in Mumbai. Here they sell home-made ‘farsaan’ (savouries and snacks). Even at this age, regardless of body fatigue and trembling hands, he works 12 hours a day standing on the roadside. Despite all this hard work, on a good day he earns only Rs 300. Kaka’s story came to light when Aradhana Chatterjee, a content creator from Mumbai, shared the video of his daily struggle on Instagram.
Work in a very professional manner
His life changed completely during the Covid pandemic. He fell seriously ill, due to which he lost his job. During those difficult days, his son also had to leave his job to take care of his father. Despite such a big financial setback, Mansukh Kaka did not lose courage.
After completely recovering from the disease, he decided to become self-reliant instead of lending his hand to anyone. Kaka’s sister prepares fresh and delicious breakfast at home every day. Uncle packs it well and sells it on the footpath. In the viral video, it can be seen how neatly grandfather is doing his work like a professional in a shirt.
age is just a number
Not only this, he writes down the accounts of every sale and expenditure of the day with great precision in a small diary. His dedication and honesty is winning people’s hearts. As soon as this video went viral on the internet, thousands of people came in support of Dadaji. People who visited his shop described Kaka as a very kind and humble person. Many people are appealing to the people of Mumbai to buy breakfast from Kaka’s shop only. People are saluting his courage and responsibility. Mansukh Kaka’s story is proof that age is just a number and if one has the will to live, life can be lived with self-respect.