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Time of India
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Aussie influencer's Mumbai mall video shocks viewers after he says THIS about India– Watch now
A video by Australian content creator Jeremy Franco has gone viral online, sparking fresh discussion about the visible contrast between wealth and poverty in Indian cities. Shot at Mumbai's Phoenix Palladium Mall– a destination known for luxury brands– the clip captures Franco sharing his thoughts on the economic disparity seen just outside the mall's doors. 'India is poor and rich at the same time' In the video, Franco walks through the upscale mall located in Lower Parel, stopping by international labels like Gucci and Dior. While filming, he remarks: 'One thing about India is that you can go from filthy poor to filthy rich in two seconds, because tell me why I'm in a luxury store and two metres outside this place could be the set of Slumdog Millionaire.' The quote, combined with a text overlay that reads 'India is poor and rich at the same time,' highlights the theme of contrast– a reality many living in or visiting Mumbai are familiar with. The sharp difference between lavish interiors and the street scenes just outside has drawn strong reactions online. Reactions: Agreement, discomfort, and criticism The video has led to a wave of mixed responses. Some users echoed Franco's observations, pointing out the very real class divide that exists in Mumbai and other large cities. One user wrote: 'Wealth disparity in India is quite insane, yes.' Another shared their own memory, saying: '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.' But not everyone agreed with the video's portrayal. Some criticised what they saw as a narrow take, one that focuses too heavily on poverty and ignores the wider picture. One viewer commented: 'India's diverse beauty is often overlooked by foreign content creators who focus on slums and street food for followers.' A broader issue beyond borders The conversation also expanded beyond India, touching on inequality seen in other parts of the world. A viewer compared the situation to their experience in the US, saying: '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. ' Still, others felt the content didn't reveal anything new. For many, it simply pointed out what Mumbai has long represented– a city where extremes often sit side by side. As one comment put it: 'That's just Bombay in a nutshell.' Thumb image credits: Instagram
India Today
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- India Today
Australian man's 'India is poor and rich at the same time' video sparks debate
An Australian content creator has triggered a debate on social media about India's visible wealth disparity with a video filmed in a popular mall in the now-viral video, shared from inside Phoenix Palladium Mall in the upscale Lower Parel area, Jeremy Franco is seen browsing luxury stores like Gucci and Dior.'One thing about India is that you can go from filthy poor to filthy rich in two seconds, because tell me why I'm in a luxury store and two metres outside this place could be the set of Slumdog Millionaire,' Franco said in the 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 Phoenix Mall in Lower Parel, one of Mumbai's upmarket shopping destinations, lie informal settlements that reflect this sharp economic 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 (@ 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 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
Indian Express
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
Australian man says ‘India can go from rich to poor in seconds,' viral video sparks debate: ‘Income inequality'
Jeremy Franco, an Aussie content creator, has caught the Internet's attention after he highlighted India's stark contrast between wealth and poverty, sparking a fresh debate on income inequality in developing countries. In the now-viral video, Franco says that India can go from rich to poor in two seconds. The creator, standing at a high-end shopping mall with luxury brands like Dior and Gucci, shared that just a few steps outside, he saw a scene from Slumdog Millionaire, the Academy Award-winning movie starring Anil Kapoor, Freida Pinto, Irrfan Khan, and Dev Patel. 'India is poor and rich at the same time,' the text on the video read. Sharing the video, Fanco wrote, 'India has DUALITY you never know what she's going to give.' Watch the viral video here: A post shared by Jeremy Franco (@ The video quickly gained traction, with over a million views, and sparked a debate. While a section of social media users agreed with him, others felt the comparison was unfair. 'Yes. I remember this the first time I landed in Bombay as a kid. I was perplexed by the have and have not; side by side. Duality is a way better word for it. Almost nothing like it,' a user wrote. 'India's diverse beauty is often overlooked by foreign content creators who focus on slums and street food for followers. In response, some Indians and neighboring countries await such content,' another user commented. 'Next talk about homelessness in Australia. I was shocked to come on my 2nd week to find a dead homeless man one winter morning being picked up by ambulance,' a third user said. 'If you Travel to Northeast Then you're going to see nature side , unfortunately you won't visit golden triangle and think it's all India ,' a fourth user wrote.
NDTV
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- NDTV
Australian Man Says "India Can Go From Rich To Poor In Seconds", Video Sparks Debate
An Australian content creator has ignited a heated discussion online after sharing his take on India's visible contrast between wealth and poverty. In an Instagram video, Jeremy Franco says that India can go from rich to poor in two seconds. He then explains that while he was at a luxury shopping mall with brands like Gucci and Dior, just a few steps outside felt like a scene from 'Slumdog Millionaire'. "India is poor and rich at the same time," the text on the clip read. "India has duality, you never know what she's going to give," Mr Franco wrote in the caption of the post. Take a look below: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Jeremy Franco (@ The Australian content creator's comment has sparked a discussion online. While some agreed with him, others felt the comparison was unfair. "No. India isn't 'rich'. A few Indians (who live in India but may not even be Indian citizens) are 'rich' while more than 85% of the country struggles daily," wrote one user. "Next talk about homelessness in Australia. I was shocked to come on my 2nd week to find a dead homeless man one winter morning being picked up by an ambulance," commented another. "Yes. I remember this the first time I landed in Bombay as a kid. I was perplexed by the have and have not; side by side. Duality is a way better word for it. Almost nothing like it," shared a third user. However, some users called the comparison unfair, saying, "India's diverse beauty is often overlooked by foreign content creators who focus on slums and street food for followers. In response, some Indians and neighboring countries await such content." "Are slums not around the world? If you go to newyork you will find poor areas there too the difference is when we go to ny we specifically avoid going to such places when foreigners come to India they specifically want to go to these places and areas eat food from stalls were you get food for 20 rupees so that they can get views."
