Bedsheet Turned Into Projector Screen: Indian Woman's Clever 'Jugaad' Wins Hearts

We've often talked about desis and their ability to find creative solutions or 'jugaad.'

It's a part of our everyday lives, and when it's shared online, it strikes a chord with people like nothing else. When her husband was looking for a motorised projector screen, a desi woman came up with the idea of using a bedsheet instead. The photo of their improvised projector screen quickly went viral on social media, receiving widespread acclaim. Here's how it looks.

Woman uses bedsheet as a projector screen

Jugaad: I was telling me wife we can install a rollable motorised projector screen in the room... it will cost around 20-25k.

She pulled out this sheet with 4 clip and said watch on this! pic.twitter.com/b9FSLx5x8F

¡ª Ranjit (@geekyranjit) March 19, 2023

Ranjit, a Twitter user, recently shared a story about how his wife's jugaad helped him save thousands of rupees. He had been talking about getting a motorised projector screen for their room, which would cost around Rs. 20-25K. His wife, on the other hand, had a better idea. She took a white bedsheet and clipped it to their cupboard, and they had a makeshift projector screen.

While any white sheet can be used as a makeshift projector screen, the quality of the projected image may not be as good as a specialised projector screen. Factors such as the material, texture, and thickness of the sheet can affect the image quality, and the sheet may not reflect the projected light as well as a proper projector screen would.

Also, wrinkles or folds in the sheet could cause distortions or shadows on the projected image. So while a bedsheet or any white sheet can be used as a temporary solution, investing in a proper projector screen may be a better long-term option for those who frequently use projectors.

The solution was a hit among the people on the internet

Desi users were ecstatic to see the woman's ingenuity, and many praised Indian housewives for their ability to devise cost-effective solutions to everyday problems. Some users even offered suggestions for improving the experience, such as ironing and straightening the sheet to avoid wrinkles on the top.

A man suggested, "Do a steam iron to that white cloth, it will be much better experience."

Do a steam iron to that white cloth, it will be much better experience.

¡ª Aditya (@iadityakumar) March 19, 2023

"Home made jugaad rocks over other stuff! ( As we hear ) Also, I have had similar experiences, all the best convincing her for the real setup," added another.

Home made jugaad rocks over other stuff! ( As we hear ) ?

Also, I have had similar experiences, all the best convincing her for the real setup ?

¡ª Abhishek Bhatnagar (@abhishek) March 19, 2023

"You see the optimistic side is she did let you buy a projector , I am still waiting for approval for upgrading to s23 ultra since a two months," added another.

You see the optimistic side is she did let you buy a projector ?,
I am still waiting for approval for upgrading to s23 ultra since a two months ?

¡ª ??????? (@obsesso_cinema) March 19, 2023

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