Internet Relates To "Mandatory Stunt" By Indian Dads During Train Journeys

A hilarious train video on Instagram has gone viral, with almost every viewer finding it relatable. The clip captures the "mandatory stunt by Indian fathers during train journeys," where they step out of the train at every random station during a brief halt. In the video, the father waves to his family from outside the train while they laugh, but also "lose their calm," worried he won't get back inside on time. The video ends with the father returning to his seat with a sweet smile, as others breathe a sigh of relief.

The viral video, originally posted by sisters Srushti and Smruti (@smrushti1521), has garnered 1.8 million views in under a week. It was also reshared by Indian Railway Accounts Service officer Ananth Rupanagudi, who wrote along with the clip: "How many of you are familiar with your dads making it a point to do this in every train journey?"

Watch the video below:

How many of you are familiar with your dads making it a point to do this in every train journey? 😀😛😂 #dads #trains #journey pic.twitter.com/zvrD6EBWYo

— Ananth Rupanagudi (@Ananth_IRAS) December 28, 2025

Many viewers found the moment relatable. Here's what they said in the comments:

One asked, "How will they do on Vande Bharat?" The railway officer replied, "That's why it's a part of nostalgia. Can't do in Vande Bharat."

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A viewer commented, "Unnecessary trauma created by appa so many times." Another recalled, "Train starts moving... family is worried where Dad is... he arrives in the seat after 5 mins."

A hilarious comment read, "At 74 years, my dad even today tries to do this while travelling in a train, and as a legacy I'm doing it to my son and wife."