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For 45 days, there was one question that kept coming up at home: “Mumma, Papa kab aayenge? The heartwarming reunion video has garnered over 1.1 million views of Instagram and has struck a chord among netizens.
The moment she spotted her father, an Indian Army officer, she ran straight towards him, calling out “Papa, Papa, Papa” before throwing herself into his arms. Many users reminisced about their own childhood through the video, while some said they still do the same even as adults. Another user wrote: “I am now 17 years old, but whenever I don’t see my dad at home during the holidays, I still say, ‘Papa, Papa, Papa.’” One more user shared, “Me bhi aise hi bhaagti thi 30 saal pehle.”
For a little girl, waiting for her father to return was probably not about counting dates on a calendar. It was about wondering when the familiar face, voice and arms she knew so well would be back. And when that day finally came, she did not need anyone to tell her what to do. The tight hug that followed made the long wait seem to disappear, at least for that moment. The heartwarming reunion was shared on Instagram by @kiki_thecutiepie, aka Narayani Bhatrai. One Instagram user wrote that only those who have an Army father can truly understand the feeling. “Growing up with a dad who is always away on duty means learning to live with his absence, counting the days until he comes home, and making the most of the few days we get together in an entire year. Every goodbye hurts a little more, and every call feels a little too short. “But when he finally comes home, the happiness is indescribable. For some, it’s just a homecoming. For us, it’s a whole year’s worth of love, memories, hugs and happiness coming home at once. Proud of you, Papa. Always.