Trains are always associated with travel and excursions. However, even amid these clichéd circumstances, some hidden jewels of Indian railways frequently garner attention because of the internet’s remarkable ability to transform the most mundane situations into viral phenomena. A quick look, a modest gesture, or even a quick chat during the trip can suddenly grab notice and become viral on social media.
That’s exactly what happened lately, when a clip with a bearded ticket inspector (TC) captivated consumers. An internet trend has emerged from what started out as a routine ticket-checking procedure. This is what took place:
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A short video of a bearded ticket inspector (TC) going about his business recently went viral on social media. It appears to be a cabin of an AC train, most likely a Vande Bharat. The video shows a woman sitting across from the TC while he checks tickets, paired to the touching tune “Akhiyaan Milavanga” by Arijit Singh from Commando 3. He immediately attracted onlookers’ attention with his well-groomed beard, composed demeanour, and easy charisma. Additionally, the sentence was placed on the clip by the individual who shared it, saying,
Haaye, agar aisa TC ho to daily train se travel karu.
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How did internet users respond to the attractive TT video that went viral?
The video itself is merely a fleeting moment of interaction—nothing staged or dramatic—but it has been shared, re-shared, and excerpted on other websites. The comments section turned into his fan club as soon as the reel began to pick up. Others admired the grace with which he walked, while the majority admired his appearance. Others went so far as to plan playful “hunts” to identify him.
Many also emphasised that he works for the government and that his prospects are far more promising than those of the critics.
Soon after, the video left Instagram’s boundaries and made its way to meme pages and X (previously Twitter), where tweaks and amusing interpretations added to its widespread appeal.
In addition to the sentimental allure that train travel already holds in Indian culture, this new kind of “train crush” moment was created to draw in viewers. This is not the first time someone has gone viral due to a chance moment. Over the years, social media has continuously taken regular people by surprise and catapulted them into instant celebrity.
How could anyone overlook Arshad Khan, the “blue-eyed chaiwala” of Pakistan, whose image went viral in 2016 and even landed him modelling contracts? Or Priya Prakash Varrier, who was deemed India’s “National Crush” in 2018 after only a quick glance at a movie trailer. More recently, brief, real-life videos that emotionally impacted viewers helped the elderly “Baba Ka Dhaba” couple of Delhi and the “Vada Pav Girl” of Indore become instantly well-known.
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