Maharashtra Home Minister Anil Deshmukh on Saturday met Shantabai Pawar. She is the 85-year-old woman whose stick-fighting video went viral on social media and drew widespread praise from netizens.

Pawar was displaying her stick-fighting skills on the streets of Pune during lockdown to earn money for her family, which includes orphaned children that she has taken under her care.

"I had the privilege to meet 85yrs old Shantabai Pawar, the #WarriorAaji from #Pune, at her home. I heard from many people about the way she has been exercising for her livelihood. Felt inspired & refreshed upon meeting her & gifted her Nawari Saree & Rs 1 Lakh on Party''s behalf (sic)," tweeted Deshmukh.

I had the privilege to meet 85yrs old Shantabai Pawar,the #WarriorAaji from #Pune, at her home.I heard from many people about the way she has been exercising for her livelihood.Felt inspired & refreshed upon meeting her & gifted her Nawari Saree & Rs 1Lakh on Party’s behalf.(1/2) pic.twitter.com/ZXxcsAZWhr

— ANIL DESHMUKH (@AnilDeshmukhNCP) July 25, 2020

After her video went viral, several people came forward to help, including film actor Riteish Deshmukh who called her 'warrior aaji' (warrior grandmother) on Twitter and contacted her.

The ‘Bharosa Cell’ of Pune Police has demonstrated a great example of humanity by serving the 15 thousand Senior Citizens of our society during the lockdown period. I am also confident that the ‘Bharosa Cell’ would continue to help the people in days to come. (2/2)

— ANIL DESHMUKH (@AnilDeshmukhNCP) July 25, 2020

In another tweet, the state home minister said, "The 'Bharosa Cell' of Pune Police has demonstrated a great example of humanity by serving the 15 thousand Senior Citizens of our society during the lockdown period. I am also confident that the 'Bharosa Cell' would continue to help the people in days to come (sic)."