A Bengaluru man’s heartfelt gesture for his mother this Diwali has gone viral, stirring deep emotions among viewers on social media. Somrat Dutta shared a video capturing his mother’s reaction as he surprises her with an iPhone 15, replacing the old Redmi phone she had been using for four years. Her joyous and emotional response resonated with thousands online.

Sharing his story on the social media platform X, Dutta expressed how he had always wanted to give his mother an iPhone. “I always prayed for a day when I could gift my mom an iPhone. That day is today,” he wrote, noting that the moment felt particularly special as his parents were soon heading on a trip to Kashmir. “The timing aligned as they planned for a Kashmir trip… now both the cuties can have super sharp memories captured,” he added.

Viral Impact and Reactions from the Internet

The touching video quickly gained traction, with many users applauding Dutta’s gesture and sharing their own experiences of gifting to parents. Popular YouTuber Ankur Warikoo humorously commented, “Presenting global winner of the ‘parent to receive an expensive gift from their child in a graceful manner without any guilt-tripping whatsoever’ award.”

The post also prompted many viewers to reflect on their own relationships with their parents. One user shared, “Your gesture brought tears to my eyes. I gifted my dad a mobile phone recently. How things change so quickly – years ago, my dad gifted me my first cell phone. Now I’m able to do that for him.” Another called the video “so wholesome,” and one user jokingly remarked, “I gifted an Android one last year. It cost me 35k, and I heard about it for two months straight!”

This video stands as a reminder of the love and gratitude many feel toward their parents, capturing a beautiful moment that has inspired others to reflect on their own family bonds.