The space of social media being heavily dominated by young creators is largely because they are better equipped to deal with the demands of the digital age. Yet, amidst the rising brands of Instagram influencers, there are many female creators who are breaking the expectations of age and carving a space for themselves through their different forms of work. From cooking to comedy, health or wholesome advice, here are some Instagram pages that are making things more relatable and accessible for all kinds of people, age no bar.
Poonam Sapra
An old lady, with a loving smile and a placard that reads happy and wholesome updates and perspectives. Poonam Sapra’s page is dedicated to this alone, a simple idea with a lot of love to offer. ‘Mother with a sign’ naturally says all kinds of things you’d expect your mother to say, so it’d make you roll your eyes at times, while simultaneously go ‘aww’, and love her for all the sweet hope she has to give!
Dr. Anjali Kumar
Dr. Anjali Kumar’s page is all about making things about women’s health more accessible, busting myths, explaining and giving information on things related to gynaecology, sexual health, and pregnancy. Coming from an authentic and experienced source, the importance of pages like ‘Maitri’, run by Dr. Anjali, cannot be stressed enough when often the social taboos involving women’s bodies make it harder for them to understand and seek help for their health and wellness.
Ravi Bala Sharma
Dancing and grooving at the age of 63, calling herself ‘dancing dadi’, Ravi Bala Sharma’s energy will put your laziness to shame. Posting her lively dance performances on different Bollywood songs, old and new, her page has garnered a lot of support and fan following, including the likes of singer Diljit Dosanjh. After all, who wouldn’t appreciate a person set on enjoying life through her art, transcending the boundaries of age.
Padma Balasubramanian
Padma Balasubramanian’s page with over 1800 posts and 37k followers is a delicious delight. She posts pictures of all the different dishes she cooks while also blogging her family recipes. Scattered around different cuisines, her page has gained a lot of attention from amateur cooks all over the world wanting to make the authentic ‘ghar ka khana’ on their own!
Vasanti Akhani
Vasanti Akhani presents relatable content meant to bring a pinch of warmth and humour in our rather monotonous and busy lives. Shattering the monopolisation of Instagram by otherwise mostly young influencers, Vasanti Akhani is using the same digital tools to entertain others through her improvised musical and drama performances.
