The word “beggar” frequently conjures images of people who are poor, have unstable finances, dress in tattered, ripped clothing, and have messy hair.
However, some people have elevated begging to a new level by turning it into a successful and lucrative business.
Bharat Jain is the world’s richest beggar, according to a report by the Economic Times, and he can be spotted begging on the streets of Mumbai.
Jain, who is married with a family that includes his wife, two boys, his brother, and his father, was unable to pursue formal schooling due to financial instability.
Jain has amassed a net worth of 7.5 crore despite his modest origins. His begging income fluctuates between 60,000 and 75,000 yen every month.
Additionally, he owns two stores in Thane that rent for $30,000 a month and a 2BHK flat in Mumbai that is worth 1.2 crore rupees. According to reports, Jain begs at well-known areas like Azad Maidan or Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT).
Jain continues to beg on the streets of the financial centre despite being such a wealthy man. Jain is able to make between 2,000 and 2,500 rupees per day in a matter of 10 to 12 hours thanks to the kindness of others, but many people find it difficult to make even a few hundred rupees after working long hours.
In Parel, Jain and his family reside in a duplex apartment with one bedroom. His children have finished their schooling at a convent school. His other relatives run a stationery shop.
In Parel, Jain and his family reside in a duplex apartment with one bedroom. His children have finished their schooling at a convent school. His other relatives run a stationery shop. They constantly tell Jain to stop begging, but he doesn’t listen to them and keeps doing it.
