Excellent way of begging: Kerala man sticks QR code on shirt for shagun | Watch
The video begins with scenes from a vibrant wedding celebration, and then the camera suddenly zooms in on a man standing with a QR code on his shirt pocket. The man smiles and points to the QR code as guests approach. Subsequently, the guests were seen scanning the QR code. The clip drew mixed reactions, with some finding it funny, while others called it shameful.
New Delhi: Indian weddings are all about grandeur, opulence, week-long celebrations, and extraordinary rituals. People are so obsessed with weddings that they don’t even think twice before taking a loan to make the ceremony even more splendid. However, a recent video circulating on social media has left viewers awestruck.
The viral video features an Indian father from Kerala who was seen wearing a Paytm QR code pasted on the pocket of his shirt, a more convenient way for guests to share their blessings.
How a shagun led to controversy
In Indian weddings, guests usually send shagun (gifts) to the newly married couple. Netizens have termed this incident as an "updated wedding trend.”
The video begins with scenes from a vibrant wedding celebration, and then the camera suddenly zooms in on a man standing with a QR code on his shirt pocket. The man smiles and points to the QR code as guests approach. Subsequently, the guests were seen scanning the QR code. The clip drew mixed reactions, with some finding it funny, while others called it shameful.
Netizens react
The video caught the attention of many people online. One user commented, "Bhai, ab envelope mein 100 bhi nahi de sakte (Now one cannot even give Rs 100 in an envelope).” Another said, "Bhai, saara paisa white mein (It’s all white money).”
A user called it shameful, writing, "What an excellent way of begging! Not a speck of decency. He might think it looks cool, but more disciplined people might think otherwise… these people can never change.”
A user later, claiming to know the family, commented that it was a joke by bride's uncle and the people seen transferring money are family members. However, TV9 could not verify the authenticity of the video.