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'I Am Free!': Assam Man Douses Himself In 40 Litres Of Milk To Celebrate Divorce
Last Updated: A man in Assam bathed in 40 litres of milk to celebrate his divorce, declaring, 'I am free from today'. The viral act left the internet divided in praise and criticism In an unusual twist of events, a man from Assam has gone viral for celebrating his divorce in a way that's left the internet divided. Manik Ali, the man in question, marked the end of his marriage by bathing in 40 litres of milk, declaring with joy, 'I am free from today". The bizarre act has garnered millions of views across social media platforms, sparking both amusement and criticism. A Marriage Marked By Betrayal According to reports from Northeast Live, Ali's wife had eloped with her lover twice, causing him severe emotional distress. Despite efforts to salvage the marriage for the sake of their daughter, her repeated infidelity finally drove him to seek a divorce. Ali's act of bathing in milk was his way of celebrating his release from a deeply troubled relationship. The Viral Clip And Public Reaction The video was originally shared by the Instagram handle @ It shows Ali standing outdoors in Barliapar village, located under Mukalmua police station in Nalbari, Assam, wearing a white vest and blue jeans. As onlookers cheer, Ali pours canisters of milk over himself, triumphantly celebrating what he calls a fresh start in life. The incident is of Baraliyapar village in Assam's Nalbari district. The man, identified as Manik Ali, performed the unusual act as a symbolic gesture of cleansing and emotional release after being granted divorce from his said, 'My wife eloped with her lover twice,… — ForMenIndia (@ForMenIndia_) July 13, 2025 This isn't the first time a divorce celebration has gone viral in India. In a similar case last year, Manjeet, a man from Haryana, made headlines after throwing a grand divorce party. He had married Komal in 2020, and their relationship ended in 2024. To mark the occasion, Manjeet hosted a lavish event that became a hot topic across social platforms. A Symbol Of Relief Or Ridicule? While many see these celebrations as a form of emotional release or catharsis, others criticise them as tasteless or attention-seeking. Regardless of opinion, the spectacle of public divorce celebrations is clearly becoming a viral trend in the age of social media. view comments First Published: July 14, 2025, 13:27 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Hindustan Times
2 days ago
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‘I am free': Assam man bathes with 40 litres of milk to celebrate divorce. Video
A man in Assam celebrated what seems like a joyous occasion of his life not by throwing a party, but by bathing in milk. The reason? He got divorced from his wife. Manik Ali reportedly said that his wife kept eloping but he did not say anything for the same of his family.(Screemgrab/X/@ForMenIndia_) The man, identified as Manik Ali, was happy after he got legally separated from his wife since she had previously eloped twice, NDTV quoted locals as saying. A video of Ali bathing in milk is now in wide circulation on social media. In the video, he is heard saying in Assamese, 'I am free from today.' Four buckets full of milk are seen in the video kept in front of Ali as he bathed. Also read: Assam engineer made ₹10 lakh from morphing image of woman to defame her: Police "She kept eloping with her lover. I stayed silent for the sake of our family's peace," he said. "My advocate informed me yesterday that the divorce was finalised. So, today I am bathing in milk to celebrate my freedom," he is heard saying in the viral video. As per reports, Ali bathed with 40 litres of milk. 'Divorce party in Haryana' In a similar incident, a man from Haryana threw a lavish divorce party last year that quickly went viral and sparked a widespread debate on social media. Manjeet, a resident of Haryana, married Komal in 2020. However, their marriage ended in divorce in 2024 and Manjeet decided to mark the occasion with a grand celebration. At the party, a poster prominently displaying Manjeet and Komal's wedding photo was put up, along with the dates of their marriage and divorce. Multiple cakes were also arranged for the unusual occasion, and Manjeet was seen cutting them amidst cheers to celebrate his 'freedom.' There was also a mannequin, allegedly representing Manjeet's ex-wife, with which he posed for photos. The video of Manjeet's divorce party ignited varied reactions online, with users expressing a mix of shock, amusement, and reflection.
