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News18
28-04-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
Gujarati Man, Sitting On Airport Floor, Enjoys Snacks; Video Sparks Debate Over ‘Civic Sense'
Last Updated: A video of a Gujarati man at the airport has provoked a discussion on civic duty. A video of a Gujarati man sitting on the floor at an airport and eating Khaman went viral on social media, with many questioning his lack of civic sense. But some also saw it as a touching reminder to be true to one's culture. The man, Hitesh Thakkar, an actor from Gujarat, was seen sitting on the airport floor, holding khaman, a common Gujarati snack, and a newspaper spread out in front of him. Some of his friends accompanied him. As per Thakkar, he and his friends were taking a flight from Surat, Gujarat, to Pattaya, Thailand. They laid a newspaper on the floor to eat the snack after his friends brought Khaman to the airport. 'We don't look at the place when it comes to eating. This is Surat Airport, and my friends got delicious khaman. We are sitting on the floor and eating before boarding our flight to Pattaya, Thailand," Thakkar said in the now-viral video. Watch the clip here: Proud of this Indian uncle who upheld his traditional diet and eating style in the airport gate before boarding flight to proud of your roots 💪 — V (@AgentSaffron) April 26, 2025 Shared on April 27, the video has garnered over 2.8 million views. The Gujarati man was commended for maintaining his 'traditional diet and eating style" in the video, which was posted on X. Not everyone shared that opinion; many referred to it as a civic failure. A user said, 'One of the reasons why we are getting hate internationally." 'Nope, this is not fine in a public place," an individual commented. 'Forget everything else, this is just so unhygienic!" another user stated. An angry user remarked, 'You can eat anything however you want in the comfort of your home but in public, there should be some civic sense." Some individuals related their personal stories, noting how they had also relished handmade foods like bhel as they waited at airports. First Published:
Time of India
28-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Actor enjoys Gujarati snacks on airport floor in viral video. Internet cannot decide how to feel
Gujaratis are known for carrying their beloved theplas , dhoklas, and khakhras while travelling across the world, because wherever they go, food must follow. While travelling and snacking mid-journey is one thing, sitting on an airport floor and eating is a whole different story. Recently, a video capturing this very scene of a Gujarati man sitting and eating Khaman on the airport floor went viral, sparking a heated debate online. While some viewers saw it as a heartwarming reminder of staying rooted to one's culture, others criticised it as a lack of civic sense in a public space. So, what exactly happened? #Pahalgam Terrorist Attack India stares at a 'water bomb' threat as it freezes Indus Treaty India readies short, mid & long-term Indus River plans Shehbaz Sharif calls India's stand "worn-out narrative" A viral video of a Gujarati man casually enjoying a meal while sitting on the floor at Surat airport has ignited a debate on social media about civic etiquette. According to the Indian Express, the man has been identified as Gujarati actor Hitesh Thakkar . In the now-viral clip, Thakkar is seen sitting cross-legged on the airport floor, with a newspaper neatly laid out in front of him holding khaman, a beloved Gujarati snack. He was joined by a group of friends, all seated comfortably around him, creating an unusual scene that has divided opinions online. They were all set to fly out to Pattaya, Thailand. The video was shared on X with the caption, 'Proud of this Indian uncle who upheld his traditional diet and eating style in the airport gate before boarding flight to Bangkok . Be proud of your roots.' by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Play War Thunder now for free War Thunder Play Now Undo — AgentSaffron (@AgentSaffron) Internet divided The viral video led to a flood of mixed reactions online. Some users shared their own experiences, recalling how they too had enjoyed homemade snacks like bhel while waiting at airports abroad. A section of people defended the act, arguing that it was a matter of pride in Indian traditions and a rejection of the need to conform to Western expectations for acceptance. However, many others criticised the behaviour, calling it inappropriate for a public space like an airport. Several pointed out that while embracing traditional eating habits was commendable, doing so at boarding gates showed a lack of civic sense. Some highlighted that public spaces have rules that everyone must respect, and acting otherwise gives rise to negative perceptions about India's hygiene standards. A few harsh comments also mentioned that such actions contribute to India still being stereotyped as a "third world country," and sarcastically mentioned that eating food with hands off a newspaper on an airport floor was anything but "classy."
