# Riteish Deshmukh seeks paparazzo who gave Rs 100 to hungry boy 2026-08-24T08:13:28+00:00 | Entertainment | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet Actor Riteish Deshmukh is being widely discussed online after a video showed him trying to help a hungry boy but having no cash. In the clip, a paparazzo standing nearby gave the boy Rs 100 from his own pocket. Riteish initially tried to stop him with folded hands but the paparazzo insisted. Since Riteish had no cash, he asked for the paparazzo's GPay details. In the rush, he instead took a photo of the man, promising to find and reimburse him later. Riteish later posted the paparazzo's picture on Instagram Stories with the caption: "Bhau, Thank You. Please help me get his number!! He paid for me - I owe him." Social media reactions were mixed. Many praised the actor and the photographer for their kindness, while others questioned how Riteish would transfer money using only a photo. Some viewers suspected the incident was a public relations exercise, asking why he did not borrow from his team or take the paparazzo's UPI details directly. ## Indian Opinion Analysis The gesture highlights a practical reality in urban India: many people, including celebrities, rarely carry cash. UPI-based payments have made wallets redundant but can fail in spontaneous charity. The real test for Riteish will be whether he actually tracks down the paparazzo and repays the Rs 100, which would turn a fleeting viral moment into a genuine act of accountability. Watch for an update from Riteish or the photographer in the next 48 hours. ## Coverage - news.abplive.com Leads with the viral video as a heartwarming story, then reports both positive and skeptical social media reactions without endorsing either side. This story was synthesised by AI from the source linked above. Tags: Instagram, Riteish Deshmukh Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/riteish-deshmukh-seeks-paparazzo-who-gave-rs-100-to-hungry-boy/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/riteish-deshmukh-seeks-paparazzo-who-gave-rs-100-to-hungry-boy/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes. How this brief was made: an AI model read the report linked above and wrote this summary and analysis, which were published automatically. Published briefs are sampled every hour by an automated quality check; the editor verifies its findings and approves corrections, and corrected briefs carry a dated correction line. We do no original reporting. Methodology: https://indianopinion.org/ai-use-policy/