Age is just a number

Ashu Jain, a homemaker turned into a fitness icon, Instagram Influencer (@not.just.a.grandma), and MTV Roadies contestant, is an inspiration for many at the age of 57! With her powerful journey of overcoming health challenges and breaking age-related stereotypes, she is motivating women that it is never too late to chase their dreams.

Here are 10 senior citizens whose life-changing contributions and impact shone in 2024. These changemakers prove that age is not a limitation, but an asset to driving positive societal transformation.

At 61, Mukta Singh defies societal prejudices by embracing her grey hair and launching a modelling career. Despite harsh online criticism, she stands proud, inspired by her stylish grandmother and mother. Mukta’s journey highlights the importance of self-worth and redefining beauty, proving that age should never limit one's identity.

We’ve all heard the saying “age is nothing but a number” and if there’s any doubt about whether that’s true, these people prove you can change the world even after retirement!

"Watching him revive his passion makes me so happy. And I hope I can do for him, what he’s done for me—tell me that I’m the best at what I do and push me to reach for the stars!" says the daughter who studies at the same college with her father! #Inspiration #Heartwarming

Going by the name ‘The Turban Traveller,’ Chawla's passion for travel took root in 1979 when he became friends with a backpacking couple from Holland.

Here are stories of individuals who have broken stereotypes of age, and have achieved something out of the ordinary.

Latika Chakraborty had always loved sewing and it had been making clothes for her kids that originally brought out her amazing skills.

Locally known as ‘Pappada Ammumma’ or the Papad granny, Vasumathi has been selling papads for the last 40 years by the roadside at the famous Chalai market.