Instagram reels featuring a “Baba” stopping a rotating fan with his hand have gone viral on social media. These videos, set to the now-popular “Laddu Mutya” song, have sparked a meme fest and drawn significant attention to the mysterious figure known as Laddu Mutya, with many curious users searching for more information about him on Google.
The trending Instagram clips show a specially-abled “Baba” being lifted by a group of people, after which he stops a rotating fan using his hand. Following this act, the “Baba” applies dust to the foreheads of his devotees. The reels, which are accompanied by the “Laddu Mutya” song, have not only amused viewers but also inspired a wave of funny memes and imitation videos of the “Fan Baba” on various social platforms.
Reports suggest that Laddu Mutya was a specially-abled individual who became a widely recognized figure. In the 1990s, he reportedly ran away from home and ended up in Bagalkote, Karnataka, where he lived for 20 years, enduring hardships. Some sources claim that he fled his house to avoid marriage. During his time in Bagalkote, Laddu Mutya survived by begging for food, or “Bhiksha.”
While living in Bagalkote, Laddu Mutya was believed to have performed “miracles.” It was said that whenever he visited a shop, the business thrived for that day, and when he entered a home, wealth soon followed. These incidents led people to believe in his supernatural abilities, gradually turning him into a revered figure. Over the years, Laddu Mutya became known as a “man of miracles,” and his reputation grew as more devotees began to follow him.
