“Main Kahan Baithungi”: Woman Mocks Rapido Rider in Secret Video, Internet Slams Body-Shaming and Privacy Breach
"Main Kahan Baithungi": Woman Mocks Rapido Rider in Secret Video, Internet Slams Body-Shaming and Privacy Breach
Mocking someone for doing their job is quickly becoming a cruel trend on social media, where content creation is often fueled by humiliation rather than humor. In a recent viral incident, a woman filmed and ridiculed a Rapido bike taxi driver over his body size, sparking a wave of public outrage. What was intended by the content creator as a light-hearted video has now turned into a sharp commentary on insensitivity, class privilege, and digital bullying.
The video, posted by Instagram user Karsimran Kaur Mattu, shows her secretly filming a Rapido rider who had arrived to pick her up. Without his knowledge or consent, she mocks his body and questions how she could possibly sit on the bike. In the video, she can be heard saying, “Rapido wala bulaya, Rapido wala dekh rahe ho? Main chupke video bana rahi hoon, jyada offend na ho jaye, but main kaha baithungee? Koi mujhe batayega, b****od..” Her words, delivered in a sarcastic tone, have drawn widespread condemnation for both their content and the covert way in which the video was captured.
Karsimran justified the cancellation of her ride by claiming there was no space for her to sit because the rider was occupying most of the seat and also had a backpack. Instead of handling the situation respectfully, she turned it into content, captioning the video with, “Rapido majburan cancel karni padd gyi.”
The driver—clearly unaware of being recorded—was simply waiting for his passenger, doing his job. But what followed was an act of online shaming that quickly went viral, for all the wrong reasons.
Social Media Response:
The internet didn’t take kindly to the video. Many were quick to point out that the woman could have easily cancelled the ride without turning the rider into the butt of a public joke. One user expressed that there’s usually more than enough space on a bike, but people like her would rather ridicule someone’s appearance and livelihood under the guise of personal discomfort. They added that if comfort was such a concern, she should’ve simply booked a car.
Another person stated that the woman clearly chose content over decency. Cancelling a ride is a right every customer has—but secretly filming someone and uploading it to social media crosses a line, especially when it leads to public humiliation. They emphasized how troubling it is that moments like these are now used to chase likes and followers.
One user called out the hypocrisy in the situation, asking why someone would choose a budget ride option like Rapido and then shame the rider for being “too big.” The comment questioned the creator’s motive, stating that no one forced her to book a bike and that the man was just doing his job.
A viewer of the video pointed out that this wasn’t about space or safety—it was about entitlement and mockery. They said the man didn’t ask for this attention; he was simply there to offer a service and instead was laughed at by someone who thought the internet would find it funny.
Another user condemned the woman’s actions as completely shameful and said they would fully support Rapido if the company decided to blacklist her from future bookings. While customers can cancel rides for any reason, they argued, they do not have the right to film and insult someone who’s working to earn a living.
One netizen reflected on the moral failure behind such actions, stating that it’s heartbreaking to see someone go out of their way to mock a hardworking individual just to create a viral moment. According to them, this incident says more about the woman’s character than the driver’s appearance. They ended by saying we should be uplifting those who work with honesty and integrity—not using them as punchlines.
Beyond the emotional response, the video has triggered discussions about legality and digital ethics. One user on X (formerly Twitter) highlighted various legal provisions that prohibit filming someone without consent—especially when the content is defamatory or leads to harassment. Filming someone covertly and posting the video online without permission could be grounds for legal action, they argued, and they called on Rapido to ensure such customers face consequences.
As criticism mounted, Karsimran limited the comments section on her original post, but it was too late. The video had already been downloaded and reshared across platforms, continuing to stir anger and concern.
Many users have since tagged Rapido’s official accounts, urging the company to take strict action. Some have even asked for a formal response, calling for the woman to be banned from using the service again in the future.
Mocking someone for their body while they’re trying to do their job is not just cruel—it’s cowardly. This man was out there earning an honest living and became the target of laughter without ever consenting to be in the frame. No one deserves that—not for a ride, not for a post, and certainly not for likes.
