A Delhi NCR woman went viral after sharing her honest thoughts about living in high-rise apartments. Her video started a bigger discussion on city life.
She posted the video on Instagram from her 19th-floor balcony, showing a wide view of the area below.
Her simple and relatable point about small living spaces connected with many people, while others had mixed reactions online.
Thoughts on life in city apartments
In her Instagram video, Ishana Nautiyal talks about how living in tall buildings feels. She compares the apartments to matchboxes because of how small and closely packed they appear from above.
She also describes what she sees around her. From her balcony, she notices people doing yoga in the open area below while she records the video from the 19th floor.
She shares a personal moment as well, saying her son is playing cricket downstairs. She points out a boy in a black T-shirt near a car and says he is her son, adding that she is watching him while filming.
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A personal view on modern life
Through her video, Ishana shows how city apartments can feel small even in big buildings. Calling them “matchbox-sized houses” reflects a common space problem in cities. Her simple and honest way of speaking made the video relatable for many people living in similar homes.
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Reactions of social media
Soon after it was posted, the video became very popular and got many different reactions online. Some people agreed with her view and related to her experience of compact living.
Others, however, shared different opinions. One user commented, "What will happen if the lift stops working."
Another user noted, "This match box comes with 20-30 years of EMI."
The video shows a problem about houses in big cities. It tells us that people think differently about living in tall buildings.
Some see comfort and convenience, while others feel there is less space and long-term costs. The discussion is still going on online.
