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Pilot’s ‘sanskari’ gesture for her father strikes a perfect balance of desi and empowering!

A touching video of an Indian female pilot hugging and touching her father's feet before takeoff is becoming popular on social media. The pilot's gesture causes her father to become upset, as seen in the video. The touching relationship between a father and daughter is brilliantly captured in this trending video.

One of the nicest traditions in Hinduism is touching an elder's feet to ask for their blessing. Indians take great pride in their customs. One such custom is touching our elders' feet. This custom demonstrates respect for parents and seniors. Setting a beautiful example of Indian parenting values that are often forgotten amongst new generation kids, this pilot woman has given some hope.

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