Viral video! ‘Marry or dad turns into a helpless spirit’: Kolkata mom’s unusual warning to daughter

Marriage is a topic that often comes up in Indian households, especially when children reach their late twenties or early thirties. But recently, a video from Kolkata grabbed attention because a mother’s way of convincing her 31-year-old daughter to get married was unusual and surprising enough to go viral. The clip left people laughing, commenting, and debating online.In the Instagram video, the mother does not give the usual “settle down” talk. Instead, she warns her daughter that if she does not marry, her father could turn into a “helpless spirit.” The reel features overlay text:“Bengali mom convincing her 31-year-old daughter to get married: If you don’t marry, your father will turn into a helpless spirit and have a difficult afterlife. Ultra Pro Max Manipulation.”The daughter shared it with the caption: “My mother’s lost her s*** manipulating me.”The video has gained lakhs of views, and the comment section is full of humour, relatability, and personal experiences. One user wrote:“I’m 29. My mother says the same things. It’s always about Baba. Whereas my father has no clue of all this!”Another said, “They will do anything and say everything.” Some shared their own funny experiences:“Mere father ne bola tha shadi kar lo, Rs 10 lakh tumhare account me daal dunga… aaj tak paise nahi aaye (My father said get married, I’ll put Rs 10 lakh in your account… still hasn’t happened).”Other viewers reacted playfully or with empathy: “Exactly like me writing random s*** in the exam hall,” and “I can understand their concern… but the explanation was extremely sweet.” Many wanted more: “We are so invested, so kindly share part 2 of this.”The mother’s warning about the father’s “helpless spirit” made the video stand out. One viewer commented:“Someone please stop YouTube astrologers; they are just manipulating everyone, and the innocents are getting manipulated quickly.”Disclaimer: The Times of India has not independently verified the video. It is sourced from social media, and the views expressed do not necessarily reflect those of the publication.Thumb image: Instagram