In 2020, during the lockdown, Mr and Mrs Verma, a senior citizen couple from Kalka, Haryana, became social media influencers. At the ages of 82 and 76, they embarked on this new journey and quickly captured the hearts of online audiences with their vibrant and engaging content.

Their Instagram page, created by their granddaughter Jonita, has grown to an impressive 63.5K followers. The account originally showcased Yashpal Singh Verma, Jonita’s grandfather, but soon his wife, Shanta Verma, joined in.

Jonita started the page in April 2020 to keep her grandparents entertained during the first lockdown. “It seemed like a great way to keep my grandparents and me entertained,” she explains.

Yashpal enjoys the process, saying, “The best part is that we are really busy with all the planning and execution of the videos that we don’t realise how much time has gone by.”

For Shanta, being in front of the camera was a new experience. “I was a bit awkward and shy in the beginning, but when my granddaughter suggested it, how could I say no?” she admits.

Shanta shares that she never had the opportunity to be in front of the camera before. “I spent all my energy looking after my children and building a home. In our times, there was no social media, so there was really no opportunity,” she reflects.

Jonita, who enjoys experimenting with fashion, says, “There are times when the clothes look so much better on her than on me.” The grandmother-granddaughter duo has explored various styles, from traditional sarees to contemporary jeans and jackets.

The couple now looks forward to receiving PR packages, with Shanta excited to try on new clothes. “I have never got a chance to wear such clothes and I enjoy it thoroughly, especially the dresses I am getting to try,” she says. 

Though Shanta is the one receiving the styling, Yashpal enjoys seeing his wife in new clothes. Jonita adds, “While they are not conventionally romantic, every morning, after his walk, dada brings a bunch of flowers from the kitchen garden and quietly hands it over to dadi.”

After over 40 years of regular work, Yashpal is enjoying this new chapter of life. “Taking on the role of a social media influencer at this age is something I am enjoying,” he says.

Jonita says, “My grandfather has always been outgoing but these videos have brought out a new side to my dadi too. I never knew how much she liked clothes and styling.”

If you haven't seen this couple's heartwarming videos yet, head over to their Instagram handle @mr._and_mrs._verma and enjoy their delightful content.