“His parents can’t speak, so their 5-year-old son became their voice”: How the little one is helping them grow their online business | – The Times of India

Some stories don’t shout; they arrive quietly and stay with us long after we’ve scrolled past. The story of Vanshpreet Singh (husband), Anmol Kaur (wife) and their five-year-old son Sukhmehar Singh is one such tale of hope, faith and self-respect. Mohali’s deaf and mute couple’s story reminds us that courage doesn’t always speak aloud, and hope often finds its voice in the most unexpected ways.While scrolling on Instagram, I came across an Instagram video that made me curious. I saw that the video has touched over thousands of hearts already. What I saw was a cute little boy, camera-friendly for sure, telling the world about what his parent’s day’s tiffin menu was in his cutest and heart-melting voice. In the video, he stands in between his parents. He introduces his mother first then his father then camera slowly pans towards the food where Anmol tries to explain each dish through hand gestures. As she signs, the boy translates: “Ye to hai aalo, gajar, mattar. Ye kale chane”. No drama, no acting, just a little boy, becoming the voice of his parents’ for the world.He is Sukhmehar. And his parents, Vanshpreet Singh and Anmol Kaur. Both are deaf and mute by birth. Today, the family runs a small tiffin service called Quietly Deliciousfrom Mohali, Punjab. Their tiffin journey began on December 15, 2026, but reaching here was not easy.Their journey Vanshpreet lived with his parents and younger brother in Sidauli, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh. He got married some five years ago to Anmol in an arranged marriage setup. But because of his disability, he was having a hard time finding a full-time job. His father ran a transport business in the region. But one fine day, the business collapsed and financial stability disappeared. What followed were years of uncertainty and dependence.Despite the unconditional support of his younger brother Charanmeet Singh and his wife Himanshi Sethi, the couple struggled emotionally and financially as they were already a family of three. Vanshpreet was slipping into depression. “He felt helpless and a burden,” Himanshi recalls. “Bhaiya wanted to provide for his wife and kid, but didn’t know what to do. His biggest worry was his son’s future.”“We would support them but of course, he wanted to work and do something. We knew Bhabhi was a great cook.” says Himanshi. It was during this phase that the couple made a difficult decision of leaving their family home and starting afresh in Mohali. With financial and emotional support from their extended family, the couple rented an apartment in a society. And this turned out to be the best decision of their life which was cooking and serving with love. The tiffin service began quietly. Initially, they would prepare 10–15 thalis per day and deliver food within and around their society. Himanshi helped manage communication and their social media.But one ordinary day changed everything.“I was recording their cooking video when Sukhmehar suddenly came into the frame and started explaining the dishes,” Himanshi recalls with a smile. “I uploaded it without thinking much. I never imagined people would connect with it the way they did as the video went viral in no time.”It was shared across social media platforms. What touched people was the simplicity, honesty and the raw reality. People were touched by the silent gestures and beautiful connection between husband and wife, and their five-year-old boy had become the voice of his parents. Soon comments started pouring in from all over. These were blessings, love and the words of encouragement. There were comments calling them inspiration.Soon, Quietly Delicious became a symbol of faith and resilience.“The business is challenging and competitive, but by God’s grace, the response has been overwhelming. As orders started pouring in, the tiffin service got registered on Swiggy, and today, demand continues to grow,” says Himanshi.But their achievement is not just their delicious food but their spirit of Sewa. In several videos, the family can be seen feeding the poor and needy on freezing winter nights. They serve meals with folded hands and gentle smiles. Their quiet kindness again wins our heart! One such clip shows a man eating their food and saying, “Punjab aur Punjabiyon jaisa koi nahi pure Hindustan mein”. He further says that he has been to 19 states, but nowhere is like Punjab and that people here serve from the heart. Today, Vanshpreet is living a life full of love and blessing. He is no longer consumed by depression. Anmol’s kitchen smells of life and giggles while Sukhmehar is too young to realise how ‘Anmol’ (priceless) he is. Their story is of courage as they did not let their disability define destiny. Silence became their strength. It is also highlights the bond of families and importance of family support in being successful.