‘I have been hungry since morning’: Swiggy rider breaks down after customers offer him a meal; viral video sparks debate

A video of a Swiggy delivery rider has been circulating widely online. In the clip, the rider gets emotional after some customers offer him a meal. The moment has touched many people and also started conversations about the struggles gig workers often face.

A simple act that meant a lot

In the video, the rider, wearing his Swiggy uniform, sits down to eat the food given to him by the customers. The place looks like it might be a small celebration, with a banner in the background that says “Let’s Party.” But the mood soon becomes emotional.

As he starts eating, he begins telling them about his day. “Sir, I have been hungry since morning. When I left home, I had a cup of tea. I didn’t even know… I am starving.”

The people who offered him the meal encouraged him to eat properly and even suggested packing some food for him to take home. A line displayed in the video reads, “This is the truth of a middle-class father who forgets his own hunger to fill the stomach of his children.”

Mixed reactions online

As the video spread online, it drew a mix of reactions.

Many people appreciated the gesture and felt the moment was touching. Others, however, questioned whether filming and sharing the rider’s emotional moment was appropriate.

One user wrote, “And then they made a video and even posted that to show their magnanimity!!!!”

Another said, “It’s all fine, but what’s the pressing need to video shoot him crying?”

These reactions reflect a broader discussion online about whether acts of kindness should be recorded and shared or whether such moments should remain private.

Spotlight on gig workers’ struggles

At the same time, some viewers defended the video, saying it helps people understand the reality many gig workers face.

One comment said, “Sometimes such videos are required to soften the hearts of the privileged. Next time, try to ask them for a glass of water to start with the least.”

Another added, “Those who order food online must be compassionate. But you can show a man’s struggle without demeaning women. Millions of working women clean people’s houses & cook food in many houses to earn and feed their families. India runs on the hard labour of millions of men and women.”

Disclaimer: The authenticity, timing, and location of the viral video could not be independently verified. The article is based on claims circulating on social media and reflects reactions shared by users online.
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