
Mumbai man charges up to Rs 1,000 to listen to people's problems. You'll find him here
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A Mumbai man offered paid "listening services" for people's problems at a beach, which led to several users praising the simple yet relatable idea of charging to hear others out.
A man at a Mumbai beach received a whole lot of attention for offering something you don’t usually expect to find by the sea, a paid listening ear for people’s problems.
The video, shared on X by News Algebra, showed a man sitting on the sand with a brightly coloured signboard, advertising his services to people in a way that felt both unusual and oddly practical.
In the clip, the person recording walked up to the vendor and read out the board he was holding. The sign clearly laid out the “services” on offer: Rs 250 for small troubles, Rs 500 for bigger worries, and Rs 1,000 for those who simply wanted someone to sit with them and cry.
As the camera moved closer, the vendor looked up calmly, almost used to the curiosity. When asked if people actually came to him, he nodded with a smile and said that they did. He explained that he listened to their problems, offered advice where he could, and helped them leave feeling lighter than when they arrived.
He added that psychology and philosophy were his subjects, framing what he did not just as a business, but as something he believed in.
The person recording then briefly panned to the contact details on the board, pointing out that anyone who needed someone to talk to could reach out to him directly.

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