I suppressed my desires because I didn't want to face society's wrath. However, I feel like dancing all the time now and no one stops me, says Krishnakumari Tiwari
78-year-old Krishnakumari Tiwari had always been passionate about dancing but her parents and society reprimanded her for her talent. She gave up dancing fearing ostracisation from society. This Nepal lady is now a Tiktok star who enjoys mass following due owing to her entertaining dance videos. One of her videos has more than 18 million views and 65 thousand comments. Grandmother Fulfills Childhood Dream
Advertisment
In a video shared by BBC News Hindi, Krishnakumari shares, "I suppressed my desires because I didn't want to face society's wrath. However, I don't know what's happening to me now. I feel like dancing all the time and no one stops me. My kids are also happy with what I am doing."
‘‘बचपन में मां-बाप और समाज की रूढ़िवादी सोच की वजह से मैं डांस नहीं कर पाई. डांस में मेरी रूह बसती है. मैं डांस करते हुए ही मरना चाहती हूं.’’ मिलिए नेपाल की 78 साल की दादी से, जिनके डांस वीडियो टिकटॉक पर वायरल हैं. pic.twitter.com/j1ITe0aqrZ
Interestingly, the Gorkha district's resident is now invited to various events and weddings in the neighbourhood where she dances and entertains guests. She is happy to know people are showering so much love on her videos. " I want to die dancing", she says.
It is heartening to see old women shattering stereotypes, overcoming self-limiting beliefs and following their passion. For instance, 83-year-old Kiran Bai, also popularly known as Weightlifter Granny has gained popularity on social media for pulling off some really difficult fitness stunts. After she was left inactive due to an injury, the 83-year-old turned to dumbbells and weights as her mode of staying fit with the help of her grandson.
Girija Venkatesan is another such powerful woman from Chennai who starts her day with a 50 km bike ride. She is also a champion swimmer and successful artist. Venkatesan makes at least two trips a year and likes meeting and interacting with new people and breaking stereotypes.
/shethepeople/media/agency_attachments/iUYfaBbcMozaYLoGnoov.png)
Follow Us/shethepeople/media/post_banners/bEnHiwOeJxuef3uNKbUE.jpg)