At 70, Vinod Kumar Sharma from Uttar Pradesh has shown that age is no barrier to trying something new. In January 2026, he posted his first-ever vlog on Instagram, and within days it went viral, attracting millions of views. What started as a way to spend his time meaningfully quickly captured the attention of viewers across the internet
In the video, the man introduces himself and explains why he decided to make a vlog. He says,“70 saal ki umar mein apna pehla vlog bana raha hoon. (I am making my first vlog at the age of 70.)”
He openly admits that he has never made a vlog before. As he further explains, “Mera naam Vinod Kumar Sharma hai. Main UP ka rehne wala hu. Mujhko vlog banana ni aata, fir bhi mai koshish kar raha hu ki samay vyatit karne ke liye, vlog banaya jaye. Aasha hai aapko mera ye vlog pasand ayega jisse ki mai prothsahit ho kar, aage bhi iss karya ko jari rakh sakhu. (My name is Vinod Kumar Sharma. I am from Uttar Pradesh. I don't know how to vlog, but I am trying to spend my time by making videos. I hope you like this vlog so that I feel encouraged to continue this work.)”
He posted this reel on his Instagram handle @instauncle_9, a name that many now recognise fondly. The post was shared on 20 January 2026, and within few hours it went viral. At the time of publishing this article the views have climbed to over 30 million, with 2.2 million likes and thousands of shares and comments.
In the comments section, words of encouragement poured in from all corners of the internet. Many viewers said that watching Vinod Sharma reminded them of their own parents or grandparents. Messages such as “Age is just a number, uncle” and “Hum aapke saath hai” (We're with you, uncle) flooded the post.
One viewer wrote, “Uncle Ji, you've made our hearts happy.” Another said, “Keep it up, Dada Ji... There is no age for learning…. You proved this code very well.” A third commenter added, “Well said, Grandpa, I got guidance from you.” One said, “The first vlog itself is an instant hit. And let more come, Uncle Ji.”
Apart from netizens, multiple brands, influencers, and even celebrities reacted to this viral video.
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