A viral video of a 91-year-old Singaporean man who works 12-hour shifts has moved millions online, even catching Bollywood actor R Madhavan’s attention.
A heartwarming video featuring a 91-year-old man’s unwavering work ethic has been winning hearts online and even caught the attention of actor R Madhavan. The viral clip, originally posted by an Australian vlogger in Singapore, has sparked a wave of admiration for the elderly worker who continues to put in long hours each day with quiet resilience.
The vlogger, Laing, explained the encounter in his caption: “I noticed a really elderly man working hard in the bathroom in Singapore, so I gave him money for lunch.” In the video, Laing greets the man warmly, asking, “How are you?” The elderly worker replies, “I am okay.” But when Laing asks, “How’s your day?” the man mishears the question and says, “91 years old,” leaving Laing stunned. “No way! You’re still working. You’re the man, brother,” he reacts in awe.
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Curious about his routine, Laing continues: “What time you finish work?” The man answers, “7 pm.” When asked, “How many hours you work?” he responds, “12 hours,” surprising Laing even further. Questions about his diet and fitness follow: “How do you look so healthy? What’s your diet? What do you eat?” The gentleman simply says, “Normal eating.” When asked about exercise, he replies, “Never exercise,” prompting Laing to laugh and remark, “You’ve never exercised in your life? You’re the man.”
Before leaving, Laing offers him a small gesture of kindness: “Here, I’ve got a little tip for you, brother. A little tip. Get some lunch. Love you, brother. You’re a soldier. Take care. Keep working hard.”
As per NDTV report, Madhavan later reshared the clip, praising the inspiring encounter—an emotion echoed by many online. One viewer wrote, “This made me tear up, what a beautiful soul.” Another added, “That’s why he’s healthy because he’s active and always interact with people. Proof that exercise is not the key to a healthy life, happiness is the key. He’s doing it happily.”
