India, Oct. 19 -- Two flatmates from Noida, who became overnight internet sensations for their half-hearted Diwali decorations, have now made amends - and lit up their balcony in true festive spirit.

Kulwant Singh and Yageshwar, residents of a high-rise society in Noida, were thrust into the spotlight after a video of their balcony - draped with just a single string of green fairy lights - went massively viral on Instagram. Amid rows of brightly lit balconies, theirs stood out like a sore thumb.

The clip, shared two days ago by Noida-based vlogger Karun Lakshya (@yourmaddyrider), showed him chuckling as he zoomed into the sparsely decorated balcony.

"Keh raha hai, bhai main nahi laga raha. Bhaad mein jaaye (the homeowner probably said,...