There is no stopping these plucky women who prove age is just a number. With an active presence on social media, these grandmothers are making a mark in different fields with their talent, expertise and grace. The term for for grandparent-influencers is ‘grandfluencers’.
If 87-year-old Devi Varma won a Kerala State Film award with her maiden role as Ayisha Rawther in Saudi Vellakka, Viji Venkatesh, a corporate honcho, is the toast of tinsel town with her memorable role of Laila, aka Ummachi, in Akhil Sathyan’s Fahadh Faasil-starrer Pachuvum Athbhutha Vilakkum.
‘Dancing Muthashi’ Shyamala Xavier’s poise and dexterity as a dancer have won her hearts while Annamma Stephen’s culinary channel, Annamma Chedathi’s Special 2.0, has followers across the globe.