A content creator from Kolkata, Pantha Deb, has stirred up controversy with a video where he pretends to be a beggar for 24 hours as part of a self-imposed challenge. Wearing a torn T-shirt and jeans, Deb sits under a bridge with a bowl in hand, begging for money from passers-by. The influencer’s goal was to see how much he could earn in a day while documenting people’s reactions.
The video, posted on his Instagram, features a mix of passers-by either ignoring him or giving him money. At the end of the day, he donates the money to an elderly homeless woman. Deb captioned the video, “24 hours begging challenge,” and shared the footage with his over 2,500 followers. Some viewers found the act distasteful, calling it an extreme way to gain attention, while others praised the final act of charity.
Social media reactions were divided: some criticized the stunt as an attention-seeking effort, while others appreciated the gesture of giving the money to a beggar. One user sarcastically suggested it as a “new startup idea,” while another commented, “Ending got me. Well done.”
Deb, who is known for posting pranks and experiments, has sparked a broader conversation about influencers pushing boundaries to gain clout.
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