India, Dec. 25 -- A heartwarming Instagram video shared by content creator and actor Kareema Barry about her landlord has struck an emotional chord online. In the clip, Barry reflects on nearly a decade of living away from home and the rare bond she formed with her Mumbai landlord, whom she affectionately calls "Deepak uncle."

In the clip, Barry spoke about moving to Mumbai, house-hunting struggles, and the stereotypes tenants often face, from questions about diet and marital status to profession. She said those worries faded when she met Deepak, who didn't care about "identity, religion, schedule or job," and welcomed her without prejudice.

"Needless to say, it is tough finding a home in the flats of Bandra, until I met Deepak uncle. T...