A year-old memory from India has resurfaced online after a foreign woman shared a video of a rickshaw ride that took an unexpected turn. She has now posted the clip while asking social media users if they can help her reconnect with the driver.The video captures a brief exchange between the two, which later led to a ₹2,000 gesture from the passenger.
Driver refuses to take the fare
The video was shared by Instagram user givingjoyfully_25. In the clip, the woman asks the rickshaw driver whether she really does not have to pay for the ride.He replies, “Don’t worry.”She then asks another person nearby to thank him.The woman decides to give the driver ₹2,000.“Tell him I’m going to do something nice for him. I’m going to give him ₹2,000,” she says.She hands him the money, and he repeatedly thanks her.ID@undefined Caption not available.ID@undefined Caption not available.
She learns about his family
The conversation continues as the woman asks the driver about his family. She learns that he has four children, one son and three daughters.She asks, “Is it helpful for you?”“Thank you, ma’am. Thank you,” he replies.The woman then says, “You’re welcome. Bless you. Have a good day,” before leaving.
Why she shared the video again
In the caption accompanying the Instagram post, the woman explained why the encounter has remained in her memory.“While I was in India, I met this kind rickshaw driver. When it came time to pay, he told me I didn’t need to, so I surprised him with a tip instead. His reaction was something I’ll never forget.”She added, “That was a year ago, and I still wonder where he is today and how he’s doing. I would love to find him again. Can we find him? If you recognise him or know someone who might, please share this video or send me a DM.”
Social media users react
The video received several comments from users who focused on the exchange.“Kindness always, always, always wins,” one user wrote.“Sending love from India,” another commented.“God bless you, sister,” a third user said.“India is wonderful,” another person wrote.“You know when you see a good heart. His smile tells everything,” one user commented.Another wrote, “These kinds of videos make me realise that whatever you send out comes back to you. So sweet. The context is not about the amount she gave. It’s about the beauty of ‘do good, have good’.”“This is our incredible India. Welcome to India,” another user commented.“Am happy for uncle,” one person wrote.Another user praised the woman, saying, “You have done a great job, madam. You will reap the rewards of your good deeds one day. Much love to you from Israel.”Disclaimer: This story is based on a social media post and the information shared with it. The Times of India has not independently verified the details of the incident.Thumb image: Instagram