The internet has become a boon for street food vendors struggling to earn a living. One video, post or story can create awareness about the delicious food that they serve against all odds. Foodies from across India unite to help these street food vendors revive their businesses and earn profits. Recently a viral video of a 70-year-old Nagpur man touched the hearts of netizens. This man works as a security guard all day and sells poha at night. Read on to know how you can support him.
70-Year-Old Jayanti Bhai Sells Delicious Poha Channa Chivda in Nagpur
A video posted by food vlogger, Abhinav Jeswani on his Instagram page Just Nagpur Things shows the story of Jayanti Bhai. The 70-year-old man sells Poha Channa Chivda in Nagpur, Maharashtra. You’d find him with his cycle of food in the streets of Gandhibagh and Itwari from 6 pm to 8 pm. Priced at just ₹20, his food is soulful, served with warmth and love. After selling poha, Jayanti Bhai goes for his duty as a security guard at Mahajanwadi. He works as a security guard from midnight to morning. Despite his old age, fighting against all odds, Jayanti Bhai juggles two jobs to make ends meet.
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He Juggles Two Jobs As A Street Vendor & Security Guard
The caption states his phone number, so people can connect to him to extend help. Ever since this video was shared, it has garnered over 3.5 lakh likes and a storm of love, appreciation and support from netizens. While some well-wishers enquired if he has Google Pay so they could transfer money, others admired him for his hard work and never-give-up spirit. One netizen also commented that Jayanti Bhai used to work in his building as a security guard just before he sold his famous poha. Well folks in Nagpur, do try out his poha and spread the word. Meanwhile, here’s a video of our Chief Editor Kamiya Jani exploring Nagpur.