For many people, earning a living is not just about paying the bills. It is also about being able to do something special for the people they love. A food delivery rider from West Bengal recently captured that sentiment in a heartfelt video that has touched thousands online.

The rider, whose identity was not known at the time of publication, is seen fighting back tears as he proudly shows off a television he bought for his family. Wiping his eyes, he says, “Main Swiggy maar ke, thoda thoda paisa jama kar ke main yeh laaya hoon” (I worked for Swiggy and saved a little money at a time to buy this).

He then points towards the TV, where an Indian daily soap is playing, and says, “Yeh wala TV main khareed ke laaya hoon” (I bought this TV).

“Mera mummy, mera dida bohot khush ho gaya hai. Mera dida se baat karo” (My mother and grandmother are very happy. Talk to my grandmother), he says before turning the camera towards his grandmother.

Speaking to her in Bengali, he asks if she is happy with the new television. She responds with a bright smile and a nod, visibly pleased with the gift. The rider then turns to his mother and asks her to say something. “Bhaalo, khoob khushi” (Good, very happy), she replies.

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The simple family moment has resonated deeply with social media users, many of whom praised the rider for working hard and using his earnings to make his family happy.

“Very good kid working hard from a young age makes u a man I hope u make it big,” one user wrote.

“Koi hazaaro crore kamake bhi khush nahi koi ek tv leke bhi hai… proof ki khushiyaan paiso ke aadhin nahi hai hai” (Some people earn thousands of crores and are still unhappy, while someone is happy after buying a TV… proof that happiness does not depend on money), another user commented.

“You can see how hard he worked for this, and how much his family means to him. Such a genuinely good human being. May God bless him and give him so much more in life,” a third person wrote.

“This is what earning money is for, bringing happiness to your family is the biggest reward ever. Praise and blessing to this young man,” another comment read.