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She is loud. She is intrusive. She will ask you why you don't have a boyfriend, why your hair is falling out, and why you voted for that political party, all within the span of pouring you a cup of adrak chai .

If you are South Asian—or have even a single South Asian friend—you do not need a photograph to visualize the phrase "my desi aunty." She materializes instantly. She is the woman who wears starched cotton shalwar kameez at 7 AM, smells of Dabur Chyawanprash and justice, and has an opinion about your love life that you never asked for. my+desi+aunty

You complain about her. You roll your eyes at her. You mute her on WhatsApp. She is loud

So the next time you see her, touch her feet (or just hug her, if you’re modern). Eat the extra samosaa . Answer the invasive question. And remember: One day, if you play your cards right, you might just become the Desi Aunty. If you are South Asian—or have even a