After Anand Mahindra, Arjun Kapoor offers to help Jaspreet, 10-year-old Delhi boy selling rolls

The buzz around him started after a video showing Jaspreet managing his late father's food joint in Delhi. The news has now caught the attention of Bollywood actor Arjun Kapoor.

By: Trends Desk

New Delhi | May 8, 2024 05:46 PM IST

2 min read

After Jaspreet's video went viral, Arjun Kapoor, Anand Mahindra came forward to help him financially and in his education as well.

The heartwarming story of Jaspreet, 10, from Delhi’s Tilak Nagar, has been spreading like wildfire online. After the news of Jaspreet taking over his father’s food joint offering rolls following his father’s tragic death, Bollywood actor Arjun Kapoor has extended financial support to the kid.

In an Instagram story, Kapoor wrote, “With a smile on his face, he’s facing life ahead and all that will come with it…. I salute this 10-year-old for having the courage to stand up on his own two feet and take over his father’s work within 10 days of him passing away. I would love to help him out with his or his sister’s education; if anyone knows about his whereabouts, do let me know (sic).”

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Jaspreet’s video was first shared by food vlogger Sarabjeet Singh, also known as Mr. Singh Food Hunter, on Instagram. The video shared a week ago grabbed the attention of social media users, and even business tycoon Anand Mahindra, chairman of the Mahindra Group.

Watch the video below:

Sharin the video on X, Mahindra offered to help with Jaspreet’s education. “Courage, thy name is Jaspreet. But his education shouldn’t suffer. I believe, he’s in Tilak Nagar, Delhi. If anyone has access to his contact number please do share it. The Mahindra foundation team will explore how we can support his education,” he wrote in his post on X.

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