Oldays Kitchen: A Mother, A Son And Millions Of Hearts!

IFP SEASON 15

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Not just recipes. Not just reels. Oldays Kitchen is where food meets emotion, nostalgia, and a whole lot of love.

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Oldays Kitchen is run by Usha Bishoyee, a home cook from West Bengal who turned her everyday kitchen into a digital phenomenon.

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It was her son, Suprabha, who encouraged her to share her cooking online, pushing her to step in front of the camera despite her hesitation.

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Their first YouTube attempt did not work. But in 2023, they tried again with a fresh approach and everything changed.

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From rural Bengali dishes to everyday comfort food, their recipes are rooted in tradition, family, and real home cooking.

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They shifted to short videos and reels, making content quick, engaging, and perfect for today’s audience.

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While Usha cooks, her son shoots, edits, and even helps shape the content. It is a true team effort.

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Each video often begins with a playful Bengali rhyme, making their content instantly recognisable and unique.

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After facing financial struggles during the pandemic, this channel became a new beginning and a source of hope for the family.

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