Just Indian dad things. Father's reaction to son's name in Forbes 30 under 30 list is taking the Internet by storm

No matter how big your achievement, your Indian parents are there to keep you humble. A young man named Harish Uthayakumar is among the many who made it to the Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia List. A joyous occasion for Uthayakumar and his family has now been immortalised in the memeverse.

Uthayakumar, who is among the most inspirational youths, announced the news to his father, only to get emojis in response. His conversation with his father is now viral.


The conversation between the duo began with the father asking Harish if he had lunch. In response, Harish excitedly reveals to his father that he has been featured on the Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia list for 2022. The father nonchalantly replies using thumbs-up emojis.

Harish shared a screenshot of the WhatsApp conversation on Twitter triggering an array of hilarious reactions. Within minutes, the post got noticed by netizens who started sharing their funny anecdotes on the typical behaviours of Indian dads. Many users shared their funny take on Indian dads with their characteristic understated outlook on their children’s achievements

“Drop some (thumbs-up emoji) in the chat,” tweeted Harish with the screenshot.
While one user in his response alluded that Indian dads beam only if their sons get a government job, another shared an image of a keyboard calling it dad's keyboard with only thumbs-up emojis in place of English letters.

Harish is the co-founder of BlueLearn, an organisation that aims to help students connect and learn together.

With a wide range of professions and ever-expanding scope of specialisations, the world is increasingly competitive. It takes courage, determination, and a tinge of curiosity to evolve and become individuals who stand out from the crowd. Each year, Forbes India 30 Under 30, recognises individuals whose success stories are inspirational and have far-reaching impact.