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17 hours ago
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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.
Indian Express
2 days ago
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‘I am free from today': Assam man celebrates divorce by bathing in 40 litres of milk, video goes viral
'I am free from today,' said Manik Ali as he bizarrely celebrated his divorce, now a viral moment on the Internet. Ali bathed in 40 litres of milk and announced that he was free from his wife, who allegedly eloped with her lover twice. According to a report in Northeast Live, Ali tried to reconcile his marriage for their daughter; however, his wife allegedly continued to have an extramarital affair and also abandoned her family several times. Distressed by his wife's actions, Ali decided to file for a divorce and was subsequently separated. In the viral video, shared by the Instagram handle @ Ali can be seen wearing a white vest and blue jeans and pouring reportedly 40 litres of milk on his body. 'I am free,' elated Ali says, looking into the camera. The incident occurred in Baraliyapar village under the Mukalmua police station in Assam's Nalbari. Watch the viral video here: A post shared by ज़िन्दगी गुलज़ार है ! (@ The video quickly gained traction, amassing over three million views. Several social media users shared their reaction, with one saying, 'Good decision.' Another user slammed Ali for wasting milk. 'This says all about the mindset of ppl where they think only n only about yourselves, if you are getting peace by doing all this then take it brother, but by doing all this you are showing so much that you are how immature you were n you are, god bless this guy,' a third user reacted. A similar incident came to light last year, where a man from Haryana hosted an extravagant party after getting divorced from his wife. The event included a picture from his wedding, along with the dates of the marriage and divorce. The man also cut several cakes with his family.
