New Delhi, October 7, 2026: Uttar Pradesh-based content creator Yashoda Lodhi, popularly known as “English With Dehati Madam,” has gone viral after actor Priyanka Chopra Jonas shared one of her videos on Instagram Stories. The unexpected shoutout came as Yashoda crossed 4 lakh followers, drawing fresh attention to her self-taught journey from a village homemaker to an online English educator.
Priyanka Chopra Shares Yashoda’s Video
Priyanka Chopra shared Yashoda’s content on her Instagram Story, giving the Uttar Pradesh creator a major visibility boost.
Yashoda later said the moment was particularly special because she had never imagined that her content would reach someone she admired so much.
‘Dehati Madam’ Crosses 4 Lakh Followers
The celebrity shoutout coincided with Yashoda reaching the milestone of 400,000 Instagram followers.
Her videos focus on spoken English, everyday phrases and practical conversations presented in a simple, relatable style.
From Kaushambi Village to Social Media Recognition
Yashoda is from Lodhan Ka Purwa village in Kaushambi district, Uttar Pradesh.
She completed formal education up to Class 12 and later taught herself spoken English by listening to others and practising regularly.
Started Learning English on Her Own
Yashoda has said she initially did not know how to begin speaking English.
She spent around 15 days listening to English content and imitating speakers before starting to make videos in her own style.
Husband Initially Questioned Her Videos
Yashoda has also spoken about facing doubts at home when she began creating online content.
Despite the initial scepticism, she continued making videos and gradually built a large audience around her English-learning content.
Channel Launched in 2023
She launched her YouTube channel in December 2023 and began creating content around spoken English and everyday communication.
Her approachable teaching style helped her gain followers, particularly among viewers from smaller towns and rural backgrounds.
‘Dehati Madam’ Name Reflects Her Roots
Yashoda chose the name “Dehati Madam” as a reflection of her rural identity rather than something she wanted to hide.
Her growing popularity has made her story a relatable example for people trying to learn new skills without access to formal training.
Priyanka’s Recognition Makes Journey Go Viral
After Priyanka’s shoutout, Yashoda’s story gained wider national attention across social media.
Her rise from self-learning English in a village to being noticed by a global celebrity has been widely praised online as an example of persistence and digital opportunity.
Source – India Today, Times of India
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