Australian man's 'India is poor and rich at the same time' video sparks debate
Franco's reference to Danny Boyle's 2009 film Slumdog Millionaire depicts the stark contrast between luxury and poverty in Mumbai, where scenes of urban hardship are often just steps away from upscale spots.Outside Phoenix Mall in Lower Parel, one of Mumbai's upmarket shopping destinations, lie informal settlements that reflect this sharp economic divide.As for Franco's video, it featured the text overlay: 'India is poor and rich at the same time.'Watch the video here: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Jeremy Franco (@jeremy.franco)The video has divided the internet, as several users agreed with Franco's observation about the striking juxtaposition of wealth in Indian cities, while others felt it was all about a limited view.'Wealth disparity in India is quite insane, yes,' a user said. Another added, 'I remember that the first time I landed in Bombay as a kid, I was perplexed by the have and have-nots; side by side. Duality is a way better word for it. Almost nothing like it.'However, some users pointed out that foreign creators often oversimplify India for views. 'India's diverse beauty is often overlooked by foreign content creators who focus on slums and street food for followers,' a comment read.Others chimed in with broader opinions on inequality around the world: 'Lived in the US. The physical boundaries between rich and poor neighbourhoods shocked me. And also, poor work - there is no danger like in the US. I'm not justifying inequality, that's terrible, but proximity, I think, is better than apartheid in the US.'Summing up the sentiment, one user said: 'That's just Bombay in a nutshell.'- EndsMust Watch
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