“She walked away with tears in her eyes”: When Deepika Padukone got homemade puran poli from a mother
Homemade food has a distinct aroma and essence attached to it. If it is made by the mother, the emotional connection with the dish is unique. When Bollywood star Deepika Padukone received home-made Puran Poli from a mother, she was in tears of joy after her approval. Scroll down to see what really happened.
Meet and greet with Deepika Padukone
It all happened in the month of January 2026, when actress Deepika Padukone hosted a get-together with her fans and well-wishers to celebrate her birthday. During the grand event, the actress also cut a brown three-tier cake and posed for pictures with the attendees. While all the influencers and content creators shared their moments of joy and happiness, one moment that took the internet by storm was shared by the handle @zadmayur. Wonder why? It was not about him, but about that moment of happiness for his mother and about Deepika’s expression, which made her cry with joy.
What actually happened?
Fans on social media revealed about Deepika’s gesture during her meeting with her mother. According to him, he warmly held his mother’s hand and invited her to sit near him. In a Reels post viewed over 3 million times, he expressed his gratitude to Deepika, saying, “This time, I took my mother with me. Staying with me, she also gradually became a fan of Deepika. When I told her that we were going to meet Deepika, she said, “Chal, Khota Bolu Nakos” (Don’t lie), “Evadhya Vela Bhetalas, Mala Kadhi Nahi Nelas” (You met her so many times, but I never got to meet her) Didn’t take it with me). But when she actually met Deepika she was completely stunned.She also told that when her mother held the actress’s hand, she had tears in her eyes. Deepika also thanked her mother for the special gift which was a special handmade Puran Poli. The fan further added, “She walked away with tears in her eyes – and honestly, every fan can relate to that moment, the emotions we go through after meeting a diva like her.”
what does this teach us
Well, for Deepika it must have been one of those many fan moments where she got a hand gesture. But what he did certainly teach us the lesson of gratitude: the ability to recognize and value the effort, time, or thought someone has invested in us. By accepting the tiffin, he also showed humility, showing that we can receive kindness as graciously as we give it. These actions develop emotional connections, build trust and create a culture of appreciation in everyday life. How often do you express gratitude to the people around you? Share your thoughts with us.
How to make classic Puran Poli at home
Material: 1 cup chana dal, 1 cup jaggery, 1/2 tsp cardamom powder, a pinch of nutmeg, 1.5 cups whole wheat flour, 2 tbsp oil or ghee, a pinch of salt, water and ghee for cooking Method: First of all, wash chana dal and cook in pressure cooker till soft but do not let it get soft. Drain off excess water and mash or grind the dal, then cook it in a pan with jaggery on low flame. Stir continuously and cook until the mixture leaves the sides of the pan. Add cardamom and nutmeg. Let it cool. Meanwhile, knead the dough using flour, salt, water and oil/ghee. Cover the dough and keep it aside for 20 minutes. Divide the dough into small balls, fill each ball with 2 tablespoons of filling and roll out the paratha. Heat the pan and apply ghee on both the sides and cook the poli till golden spots appear. serve hot.