Indian-German singer Shweta Shetty recently melted hearts on social media after sharing a deeply touching story from her own family, one that proves love can bloom at any stage of life. Taking to Instagram, the singer introduced her followers to her 81-year-old cousin, a surgeon, who has found love and is set to marry a 71-year-old woman.

The post quickly struck a chord with netizens, who flooded the comment section with warmth, admiration and heartfelt wishes.

A love story that defies age norms

Shweta shared a series of joyful pictures featuring the elderly couple singing together and sealing their bond with a tender kiss. Radiating happiness, the images captured a rare and refreshing moment, one that challenges society’s often rigid views on age, romance and second chances.

In her candid caption, Shweta addressed the social skepticism surrounding love later in life. She wrote, “In a world, where people scoff at you, for believing in fairytales with happy endings. It’s so heartwarming to see my 80+ surgeon cousin brother, from my papa’s side of the family, get engaged to a lovely 71 year old.”

She also humorously referenced the kind of remarks people often make about ageing and relationships, adding, “I hear it all da time… Iss umar main gaadi tho chali gayee.”