Viral ‘Happy Divorce’: ‘Gave 120 grams of gold and ₹18 lakh cash…’; Man Celebrates Divorce with Milk Ritual and Cake-cutting Ceremony
Viral 'Happy Divorce': ‘Gave 120 grams of gold and ₹18 lakh cash…’; Man Celebrates Divorce with Milk Ritual and Cake-cutting Ceremony
Viral video sparks debate on social media about self-liberation, family support, and the meaning of new beginnings after separation.
In a video that has taken social media by storm, a young man is seen celebrating his divorce in an unconventional and elaborate way. The clip shows his mother bathing him with milk, a ritual traditionally associated with auspicious occasions and purification, followed by the man cutting a cake that reads “Happy Divorce.” What caught everyone’s attention, however, were the words written on the cake: “Gave 120 grams of gold and ₹18 lakh cash.”
The video, which has already garnered millions of views, opens with the milk anointing ceremony — a symbolic act of cleansing and marking a new beginning. The young man, beaming with joy, then cuts a chocolate cake surrounded by family members, visibly relieved and jubilant.
In the caption accompanying the post, the man wrote: “Please be happy and celebrate yourself and don’t be sad. I haven’t taken 120 grams of gold and 18 lakh cash. I am single, happy, and free. My life, my rules, single and happy.”
Social media users have flooded the comment section with mixed reactions. While many found the act humorous and bold, others criticized it as insensitive or excessive.
From remarks about being a “mumma’s boy” to supporting messages, the unusual celebration has drawn every kind of reaction
A user commented, “Mumma’s boy! She is in a better space now,” while another added, “Happy for the girl after seeing you mom pouring milk on you. I understood everything.”
“I feel your wife has ended a toxic relationship. Congrats to her. You stay with your mother,” someone else remarked
One woman shared her own story, “Meri saas bhi aise hi Khushi mana rahi hoti par mai zara dheet kisam ki bahu thi, sab jhel gayi aur unhi ki chhati par moong dal rahi hu (My mother-in-law would also have celebrated like this but I was a stubborn daughter-in-law, I endured everything).
One user commented, “This is unnecessary drama; divorce is not something to celebrate.” Another, however, wrote, “Good for him! Moving on and celebrating freedom takes courage.”
Interestingly, the man later reposted the video thanking those who supported him, saying the celebration was not to mock marriage but to embrace self-respect and emotional healing after a painful chapter.
Regardless of differing opinions, the viral video has stirred a larger conversation — about how people view divorce not just as an ending but as a personal rebirth. For some, it’s a celebration of closure, and for others, a reminder of how self-worth and family support can transform pain into empowerment.
