Bollywood star praises selfless act as video of mailman saving laundry from rain wins hearts online
Actor Priyanka Chopra has applauded an Indian-origin mailman after a video capturing his thoughtful act went viral on social media. The video, posted by Australian woman Verrity Wandel on Instagram, shows the mailman protecting her laundry from sudden rainfall while delivering a parcel. Instead of simply leaving, he carefully folded each piece of clothing and placed it in a safe, dry spot, reported ndtv.com.
Priyanka Chopra shares viral video, netizens praise mailman’s ‘Seva spirit’.
In her caption, Wandel expressed her surprise and gratitude, writing:
“This is 1 in a million. I was on my way home and the heavens opened. I thought there goes the sheets. When I got home the line was empty. I had to watch the cameras to see what happened. The postie brought my wash in out of the rain.”
The video quickly went viral, drawing thousands of reactions. Priyanka Chopra not only liked the post but also shared it on her Instagram story, lauding the mailman’s considerate gesture.
Many social media users also praised the act, with one highlighting that such kindness reflects the Sikh principle of Seva — selfless service. Another wrote: “You should go to their temple, they feed you and even clean the shoes you leave at the door. Sikhs are always the first to help.”
Others pointed out how rare such random acts of kindness are today. “Beautiful randomness of kindness. Very rare these days. Hope you rang his work to give him some praise,” a user commented, stressing the importance of recognizing good deeds.
