‘Did we become what we dreamed?’:75 Year Old Niranjan Hiranandani’s emotional chat with younger self goes viral

Indian billionaire and real estate mogul Niranjan Hiranandani has joined the ‘handshake with younger self’ trend, and his video has left people emotional and inspired. The 75-year-old Hiranandani Group co-founder shared the video on Instagram with the caption, “Retire (no) and reframe (yes)”, where he shows himself meeting and talking to a younger version of himself created by artificial intelligence.

The short video begins with the younger version cheerfully introducing herself, “Hello! I am 5 years old. My name is Niranjan. Who are you?” “Only you… 70 years later, Dr. Niranjan Hiranandani,” the older Hiranandani answers with a smile. The child version, surprised by the amount of time that has passed, asks: “Wow! You look old. Have we become what we dreamed of?”

Hiranandani’s response carries the weight of a life well lived. “Further than we ever dreamed,” he says. “We have become respectable.”

The conversation between the two versions continues with warmth and contemplation. Young Niranjan recalls how his colleagues once applauded him and asks if people still do the same. The old version answers: “Something like that… but not just classmates – people who found hope and happiness in what we created.”

When asked if people know their names, Hiranandani replied: “They know our work more.” The younger self then quietly asks if their father would be proud. “Yes,” Hiranandani says, looking up, “even today, when he watches us from the sky.”

The clip ends on an inspiring note when the younger version asks if they will finally retire. “I’m not retiring at 75, I’m just going back on tires going forward,” laughs Hiranandani.

The video quickly spread across social media platforms, with users praising its message about ambition, purpose, and never stopping the growth journey. Many have described it as one of the most meaningful trends in the trend, which has seen many public figures and creatives around the world join in.

Comments on a post reflect how deeply people relate to the message. “We believed in ourselves first, and this line is worth a heart if you relate to it,” one person wrote.

Another commented: “Legends don’t retire. They just change the rules of the game! All the best in Round 2!”

“This trend has got a luxury upgrade now,” a third user said, while another added: “We believed in ourselves first and then they followed! Truly inspiring, Niranjan sir.”