Kolkata man undertakes 24-hour begging challenge to test how much money he can collect. Video goes viral
Kolkata man undertakes 24-hour begging challenge to test how much money he can collect. Video goes viral.
A content creator on Instagram disguised himself as a beggar to produce a video for his audience.
A video featuring a man from Kolkata who pretended to be a beggar for a day to gauge his earnings has sparked a variety of responses from social media users.
Pantha Deb, recognized for his pranks and experiments on Instagram, has uploaded over 180 videos. His content, featuring playful challenges and social experiments, has garnered him a modest audience.
In the video, the influencer presents his concept to the viewers before positioning himself beneath a bridge, dressed in a ripped T-shirt and jeans. He is seen holding a bowl in his hand as he solicits donations.
The video showcases the varied reactions of passers-by to his pleas for help. Some individuals offer him money, while others choose to overlook him entirely. Ultimately, he donates the money he collects to an elderly homeless woman.
Deb positioned himself along the bustling streets, near bus stops, and traversed the city to solicit donations. He engaged in short conversations with passersby, encouraging them to contribute some money. The footage captured him sitting on the pavement and moving from one location to another in his quest for assistance.
“New startup idea,” says an Instagram user. “Why don’t you do something useful with your time,” added another user.
The video sparked a swift debate on social media. Some users ridiculed the influencer, claiming he would go to any lengths for attention, while others praised his generosity for donating money to the beggar. The “begging challenge” has sparked a conversation about the ethics of using social issues for content creation, with many questioning whether such acts are a form of entertainment or a genuine attempt to make a positive impact.
