Indian influencer Anish Bhagat has gained recognition for his heartfelt gestures, often bringing moments of joy to the most vulnerable members of society. Be it traveling to Pune to spend time with an auto driver abandoned by his son or helping his household buy her first home loan-free, Bhagat's actions inspire hearts across the country.
In his latest act of kindness, Bhagat traveled to India's famous red-light district to meet Roxy, a sex worker who follows him on social media.
Bhagat spent the whole day with Roxy and even treated her to sushi. He shared a video of their time together on Instagram, which has garnered over 17.7 million views.
“What a day!” Bhagat captioned the video on Instagram.
Reflecting on the experience, he wrote, “Spending the day with Roxy Dee was truly eye-opening. Her resilience and wisdom touched my heart. She has been here for 15 years and now rents her own space where she tutors youth. She even keeps her daughter away from this world by ensuring that she gets a good education in an English medium school.
In his heartfelt post, Bhagat ended with a touching message: “Today I learned that you don't have to understand someone's story to respect them—respect is a basic right, not a privilege,” followed by a heart emoticon. .
The video begins with Bhagat informing his followers about his trip to India's most famous red light districts to meet Roxy. As the scenes unfold, Bhagat meets Roxy and goes with her to her house.
Roxy welcomes him to her apartment and offers him a tour. “This is my room. I never bring anyone here; you're the first,” she shares candidly.
As they sit together, Roxy opens up about her painful journey. “My uncle brought me here after my father's death promising to help me get a job here, but he sold me instead,” she recounts.
“It's been 15 years, my youth is gone. Even the pain is gone,” Roxy adds, her emotions clear.
Despite her challenging life, Roxy reveals that she finds solace in reading and proudly shows Bhagat the book she is currently engrossed in.
“I feel the pain of women by being here. Our lives are a waste. Stop rape, come to us,” she says, reflecting her perspective on her circumstances.
When Bhagat asks how she can improve her day, Roxy mentions her desire to try sushi. The video ends on a hot note with the two enjoying sushi together at a restaurant.