The video of Pradeep Mehra, 19, who lives in Noida, is becoming increasingly viral on social media. He goes home every night after running 10 kms. On reaching there, he cooks food for the elder brother and again in the morning goes to work at McDonald’s. His mission is to go to Indian Army. At night when the shift is over, he runs to his home 10 km away every day.
The name of the creator of this video is Vinod Kapri, who is a film maker. He was going home by car at 12 o’clock in the night, during this time his eyes fell on a running boy, who was running at high speed with a bag on his shoulder. Kapri offered to drop him home by car, but he refused to take the lift.
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Pradeep Mehra got the answer from the army
On Pradeep’s video, the former army officer has talked about the arrangements for his training. Retired Lieutenant General Syed Ata Hasnain tweeted that Colonel Lt Gen RP Kalita of Kumaon Regiment has asked to give Pradeep Mehra a chance to participate in the recruitment process.
Along with this, in the same way, the former minister of Uttarakhand has talked about the treatment of his mother. People like industrialist Anand Mahindra, RLD President Jayant Chaudhary have also appreciated Pradeep Mehra spirit.
Happy to inform that the Colonel ofvthe Kumaon Regt has been kind to give consent for the young man to be given full chance for recruitment if he wishes. Everything by suitability, selection process and him being a volunteer. There are no favors anyone is doing. https://t.co/upTZsqMl9J
— Syed Ata Hasnain (@atahasnain53) March 21, 2022
I am running to join the army
Vinod’s questions Why are you running? But Pradeep Mehra replies while running that I have to join the army, so I run to the house after my shift every day. Have to go to duty at 8 in the morning. Time is not available, so after the shift is over, you have to run home. Cooking has to be done, so at this time I go running. Mom’s treatment is going on.
I am running to fulfill my dream. My house is in Almora district of Uttarakhand. I am living here with my brother in Barola, Noida. Vinod Kapri says kid the video will go viral. On this Pradeep says that I am not doing anything wrong, let it go viral. Who is recognizing me?
Baraula is 10 km from Sector-16. When will you have food? Pradeep Mehra says – I will go and make it. Vinod says let me feed there at my house. Pradeep says that brother will be hungry. He has night duty. Let’s leave on the car? The answer comes that I will go, else my running will decline.
- Video of the second day-
#PradeepMehra ( स्कूल रिकॉर्ड में पुष्कर मेहरा ) से अभी 11 बजे पूरा काम करने के बाद @McDonalds में मुलाक़ात हुई।
— Vinod Kapri (@vinodkapri) March 20, 2022
उसे बता दिया गया है कि देश उसे कितना प्यार दे रहा है। एक बर्गर तो बनता है ❤️ https://t.co/Qf65Eql5Au pic.twitter.com/WOD3DTLjvg
The world bows before hard work
The next day at 11 o’clock in the night, Vinod Kapri again reached McDonald’s restaurant. Pradeep Mehra is leaving after finishing the shift. Vinod says I told you that the video will go viral. Pradeep says let it be, I haven’t did anything wrong. I am just running. Some people are saying the opposite. Seeing two or three comments I have written – run it in Kashmir, it will forget to run.
Many of my friends are getting calls from my village that brother, you have set fire. Vinod asks what do you want to tell the people of the country? Pradeep’s answer comes – The world bows before hard work. Now I’ll run again. It is not good to stop running in the middle else my feet will hurt.
Lieutenant General Satish Dua said –
For recruitment in the army, Lieutenant General Satish Dua of the Indian Army has assured Pradeep’s help. He tweeted and wrote, Pradeep’s enthusiasm is commendable. I have spoken to Lt Gen Rana Kalita, Colonel of the Kumaon Regiment, Eastern Army Commander, to help him pass the recruitment test on the basis of his merit. He is making every effort to train the boy for recruitment in his regiment.
His Josh is commendable, and to help him pass the recruitment tests on his merit, I’ve interacted with Colonel of KUMAON Regiment, Lt Gen Rana Kalita, the Eastern Army Commander. He is doing the needful to train the boy for recruitment into his Regiment.
— Lt Gen Satish Dua🇮🇳 (@TheSatishDua) March 21, 2022
Jai Hind 🇮🇳 https://t.co/iasbkQvvII
Former Uttarakhand minister promised to treat his mother
Former Uttarakhand minister and Mussoorie MLA Ganesh Joshi has also appreciated Pradeep Mehra’s spirit. He said, Pradeep has my blessings that he will definitely join the army. All possible cooperation will also be given in the treatment of his mother.
What people are saying on Pradeep’s video-
After coming into the limelight, many people are reaching to meet Pradeep Mehra. Vinod Kapri tweeted and wrote that hard work should be deserted, there should be noise of success. Pradeep has appealed to the media to let him stay focused on his goal and not disturb him.
Anand Mahindra got Monday Motivation
A user posted a viral video and tagged Anand Mahindra and asked him if the youth could be helped in some way. Mahindra retweeted this and wrote, ‘This is indeed inspiring. But you know what my Monday motivation is? The fact that he is so independent and refuses the offer of a ride. He doesn’t need help. He is Aatmanirbhar!’
This is indeed inspiring. But you know what my #MondayMotivation is? The fact that he is so independent & refuses the offer of a ride. He doesn’t need help. He is Aatmanirbhar! https://t.co/8H1BV4v5Mr
— anand mahindra (@anandmahindra) March 21, 2022
Harbhajan and Kevin Pietersen also praised
Pradeep Mehra fans, former England cricketer Kevin Pietersen and former Indian cricketer Harbhajan Singh have also joined. In praise of Pradeep, Harbhajan Singh wrote that champions are made like this, whether on sports field or anything they do in life. He will be a winner. Similarly, Kevin Pietersen wrote – This will make your Monday morning. What a Guy.
👌👌👌👌 champions are made like this .. whether on sports field or anything they do in life .. He will be a winner ✅thank you vinod for sharing this .. yes PURE GOLD 🙌 https://t.co/2tzc28nbNu
— Harbhajan Turbanator (@harbhajan_singh) March 20, 2022
This will make your Monday morning! What A Guy! 🤍🙏🏽 https://t.co/RLknfAsCKE
— Kevin Pietersen🦏 (@KP24) March 21, 2022