Young boy’s joy over ordering biryani goes viral; internet calls him ‘biryani paglu’
A young boy’s pure joy over a box of biryani has melted hearts across the internet and reminded everyone why this dish has such a special place in Indian food culture. Viewers are calling him “biryani paglu”-a playful way to describe someone who is madly in love with biryani.The video that won the internetA viral video shows a young Bengali boy walking into the room while holding both a food package and a dinner plate. His face glows with a big smile as he proudly tells his parent in Bengali, “I have ordered biryani.”His passion contains fundamental yet intense energetic power.The internet fell in love with the sparkle in his eyes and the pride in his voice as he looks forward to enjoying what is arguably his favorite food. In the end, the boy calls his father to share the meal, which made the moment even more special.Renamed ‘biryani paglu‘Soon after, the video went viral, and people started commenting on how they too, did the same as a child.One user humorously nicknamed him “biryani paglu,” meaning someone crazy about biryani in the sweetest, most relatable way. Others wrote that the boy perfectly represents how they feel whenever biryani arrives at the table.Many food lovers commented things like “Yeh toh mai hu” (“This is me”) and “Every Sunday, biryani is compulsory.” Some even joked that this is exactly how their future kids will react when they get biryani at home. The internet clearly did not just find the video cute; it found it deeply relatable.Biryani love that crosses generationsThe reaction to “biryani paglu” shows how strong the emotional bond with this dish is in many Indian homes.This is not the first time a child’s love for biryani has made headlines.Earlier, a young boy from Kerala went viral after sweetly asking for “birnani” and chicken fry instead of upma at his Anganwadi, showing just how early this love affair with biryani can start. His earnest request even reached Kerala’s Minister for Health, Women and Child Development, who said biryani would be added to the Anganwadi menu, taking his suggestion into account.Biryani, the forever internet favouriteThe “biryani paglu” trend also highlights how strongly biryani content performs online.Food pages and creators frequently share reels and posts about different types of biryani, from classic homemade versions to experimental restaurant specials, because they know it always gets reactions.Even brands and influencers have started using phrases like “Share this to a biryani paglu” to connect with audiences who proudly identify as biryani lovers. The young boy’s video has now joined this growing collection of biryani moments that travel across platforms, from Instagram to X, carrying the same message: this is more than a meal, it is a feeling.
