‘Lappu Sa Sachin’ Aunty Is Back: What Is Mithilesh Bhati Doing Now, Years After Viral Fame?

Do you remember the viral line, “Sachin, kya hai Sachin mein? Lappu sa Sachin hai, jhingur sa ladka”? The woman behind this brutally honest remark was Mithilesh Bhati, a neighbour of Seema Haider and Sachin Meena, the couple whose cross-border love story dominated headlines in 2023.That single soundbite turned Mithilesh into an overnight internet sensation. But three years later, in 2026, the internet is asking once again: Where is Mithilesh Bhati now, and what is she doing?The Story That Took Over the Internet in 2023Seema Haider, 32, originally from Jacobabad in Pakistan’s Sindh province, left her home in May 2023 and illegally entered India via Nepal along with her children. She claimed she had done so to live with her Indian lover, Sachin Meena, whom

she had met online.The story exploded across social media and news platforms, triggering debates, investigations, and intense public scrutiny. The Seema–Sachin saga became one of the most talked-about stories of the year.When Mithilesh Bhati Entered the PictureAs news channels rushed to Sachin and Seema’s residence to gather reactions from locals, reporters stumbled upon Mithilesh Bhati, a neighbour who had no hesitation in speaking her mind.Asked about Sachin, Mithilesh delivered a line that would soon become iconic, “Sachin, kya hai Sachin mein? Lappu sa Sachin hai, muh se bolna aata nahi hai. Jhingur sa ladka, usse pyaar karegi wo?”The clip went viral instantly. Memes flooded the internet, reels were made, and Mithilesh—dubbed “Lappu wali aunty”—became a household name overnight.

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Fame Without FiltersIn 2025, just recently, YouTuber Nishu Tiwari tracked down Mithilesh and sat down with her for a candid conversation about life after virality.Reflecting on her mindset during that viral moment, Mithilesh said, “Toote-foote hain. Aadmi ki zindagi mein rona toh hota hi hai. Aadmi wahi hai jo insaan se khush hokar mile.” (“Life is broken in pieces. Crying is bound to happen in a person’s life. A real human being is someone who meets others with happiness in their heart.”When asked what was going through her mind at the time, she explained, “Dimaag mein chal raha tha apni desh ki suraksha. Ek Pakistani mahila chupke taaron ke neeche se Rabupura mein reh rahi hai. Sachin, jo kirane ki dukaan mein kaam karta hai, Nepal mein milta hai usse aur phir le aata hai. Ye master plan lagta hai? Aur duniya uske peeche pagal ho gayi.” (“What was going through my mind was the safety of my country. A Pakistani woman is secretly living in Raburpura under the radar. Sachin, who works at a grocery shop, meets her in Nepal and then brings her here. Does this look like a master plan? And the whole world went crazy over it.”)

‘Viral Hona Aur Celebrity Hona Alag Hai’On being asked whether her fame changed her behaviour, Mithilesh replied honestly, “Viral hone ke baad logon mein thodi banawat aa jaati hai. Meri family bhi kehti thi ki ab tum celebrity ho. Celebrity hoon, lekin jaise pehle thi, ab bhi waise hi hoon.”She added with a laugh, “Sab mujhe ‘Lappu wali aunty’ bulate hain.”Did Virality Bring Money?When questioned about whether she earned anything from the viral memes, Mithilesh was blunt, “Meme se ghanta kuch nahi kamaya maine. Saare YouTuber aur news channel waalon ne meri wajah se kama liya.”However, she later clarified that she did earn some money afterward, “Baad mein kuch paid promotions kiye the. Lagbhag 1.5 se 2 lakh mile the.”Trolls, Taunts, and Unexpected FameMithilesh also revealed that fame brought trolling along with it. Some villagers would mockingly ask her, “Tera buddha kahan hai?” (''Where is your husband?'')She shared that her popularity even reached her son’s school, where classmates would repeatedly ask him to arrange a meeting with her.

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Bigg Boss Offer and Missed Opportunities?In a surprising revelation, Mithilesh claimed she was also approached for Bigg Boss, along with several other opportunities. However, she chose to turn them down.She did not elaborate on her reasons, but made it clear that she preferred staying grounded rather than chasing fame.From Viral Clip to Internet MemoryMithilesh Bhati’s story is a reminder of how the internet can turn an ordinary person into a viral phenomenon overnight—and just as quickly move on. While the memes may have faded, her one-liner remains etched in pop culture memory.And in 2025, she continues to live life on her own terms—still outspoken, still unfiltered, and still unapologetically herself.