Indian YouTuber Mithilesh Backpacker Confronts Man Over Offensive ‘₹6,000’ Joke About Russian Wife in Udaipur

Ravi Singh

A recent incident in Udaipur, Rajasthan, has gone viral on social media after popular Indian YouTuber Mithilesh Backpacker, along with his Russian wife Lisa and their 2-year-old son Ayan, was subjected to an offensive comment while filming a travel vlog at the City Palace. The remark, made by a man who referred to Lisa with the phrase “₹6,000,” was captured on video and has since gone viral, garnering over 1.7 million views.

Indian YouTuber Mithilesh Backpacker

Mithilesh, who is popular for his travel vlogs, later uploaded a video titled “Worst Experience as a Tourist in Rajasthan.” In the video, he described how a group of men initially made lighthearted comments, such as comparing him and Lisa to the Bollywood film Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi.

YouTuber Mithilesh Backpacker ignored these remarks, assuming they were harmless. However, one man did not give up and followed the family and eventually made the offending comment of ₹6,000 while Mithilesh was filming his wife. Frustrated, the YouTuber confronted the man and threatened to call the police. The incident has drawn strong criticism online, with many users expressing their support for Mithilesh and condemning the man’s behavior.

Comments flooded social media, emphasizing the need for respect toward women and tourists. One user commented, “This is unacceptable. India should be hospitable to all tourists, especially families who are trying to promote the beauty of our country.” Another added, “These ₹6,000 jokes have gone too far. It’s embarrassing and disrespectful to women of other cultures. The video also raised discussions about how disrespecting the dignity of women through humor should not be tolerated. Many commenters said the jokes were below the dignity of the country and that stricter measures should be taken against harassment at tourist destinations.

YouTuber Mithilesh Backpacker expressed his disappointment, stating that he wanted to showcase the beauty of India to his wife but felt incidents like these tarnish the nation’s reputation. Social media users echoed his sentiments, urging a collective effort to create a more welcoming and respectful environment for all tourists. The incident has sparked a broader conversation about cultural sensitivity and the importance of addressing such behavior to uphold India’s image as a hospitable destination.