Man Dances at Friend’s Funeral to Fulfil His Last Wish in MP
In a moving tribute, Ambalal Prajapat honours his late friend’s heartfelt request to celebrate his final journey with dance, not sorrow
In a rare and heartwarming gesture, a man from Jawasia village in Madhya Pradesh’s Mandsaur district danced with tears in his eyes during his best friend’s funeral procession—fulfilling a deeply personal promise. The emotional moment has gone viral online.
Ambalal Prajapat was seen dancing as drums played during the final journey of his closest friend, Sohanlal Jain, who had been battling cancer. What might have seemed unusual to some onlookers was, in fact, a long-standing promise.
In January 2021, Sohanlal had written a handwritten letter to Ambalal, requesting that his funeral not be a time of mourning but a celebration. “No tears, no silence—only celebration. When I am no longer in this world, you must bid me farewell by dancing and singing to the beat of drums,” the letter read.
After Sohanlal’s passing, Ambalal honoured this emotional wish with full devotion. A video of the moment—Ambalal dancing through tears during the funeral procession—was shared on social media and touched thousands.
“He was more than a friend; he was like my shadow,” Ambalal said. “I had promised him, and I fulfilled that promise.” Pandit Rakesh Sharma, who attended the rituals, said, “One rarely sees such a bond. Sohanlal ji’s wish was fulfilled with utmost respect. May such friendships continue to inspire.”
The letter also asked Ambalal and another friend, Shankarlal, to dance together during the procession, and included a heartfelt note seeking forgiveness for any past mistakes. Sohanlal’s family, though grieving, was deeply moved by the gesture. “We are shattered by the loss,” a relative said, “but Ambalal’s expression of friendship made us emotional all over again.” The incident serves as a quiet yet powerful reminder that some promises are so sacred, they are kept even after death.