A travel influencer, Sharanya Iyer, sitting in a cozy café in Paris, sipping on a had se zyada mehengi cappuccino more like, and breezily scrolling through her Instagram feed. She decided to share a reel detailing her 2024 expenses, revealing that she spent over ₹50 lakh in a year, with a significant chunk dedicated to globetrotting. The internet, as expected, had a field day with this revelation. Let’s dive into the masaledar details and the chatpati reactions that followed.
Safar Ka Kharcha: Ek Nazar Mein
Sharanya’s travel itinerary for 2024 was nothing more than the Ambani. Here’s a breakdown of her major fizool kharche:
- Flights: Approximately ₹5 lakh. “Arre bhai, itne mein toh hum economy se chand tak jaa sakte hain!”
- Greenland Trip: ₹3 lakh. “Thand ke liye itna paisa? Itne me tp puri family manali ki thand ke maze le lega”
- Iceland Visits (Thrice): ₹2.5 lakh. “Baraf dekhne ke liye itna kharcha? gharpe freezer nai hai kya didi?”
- South Africa Family Trip: ₹8 lakh. “Parivaar ke saath itna badi safar? Hamare yahan toh shadi me jane keliye bhi suffer ho jata hai.”
- Thailand and Laos: ₹1 lakh. “Yeh toh theek hai, hum bhi soch rahe hain agle saal.”
- Madeira: ₹1.5 lakh. “Yeh kahan aya bhai? Google karna padega.”
- European Summer: ₹60,000 (after winning ₹40,000 in a casino). “Isse kehte hai sone pe suhaga”
In addition to her travel shenanigans, Sharanya splurged on other big-pocketed items:
- Brand New Car (Hyundai): ₹22 lakh. “Gaadi bhi nayi? Lagta hai paise ped par ugte hai.”
- Medical Expenses: ₹5 lakh. “Health is wealth, par yeh toh ulta ho gaya!”
Internet’s Reactions
As soon as our influencer went live, fans could not resist adding their bonus to the conversation. Here are some of the most cheesy spicy reactions:
People “Didi, aapka income source kya hai? Hum bhi free tips do, Hume bhi influencer banado.” During all of this hocus pocus, finance influencers’ jaws have dropped and have not opened since. As for the dominant Middle Class, they are not able to process this news. After all, how will they? Life never gives them enough money but gives them enough shocks. Some wondered. if her trips criticised if the trip sponsered. To people’s surprise, Shranya did confirm that she does receive some sponsered opportunities, she funds a significant portion of her travel herself.
Traveling and luxury: Is it Fizoolkharchi?
Sharanya stated that 2024 was a transformative year for her, shifting from being an obsessive saver to indulging in experiences that brought her joy. She credited her father and friends for encouraging this change. “Not everyone needs to agree, but this has been my significant move last year, and it brought me so much JOY and a sense of safety in an otherwise difficult year,” she wrote. If spending money means joy then i should be the happiest in the whole world.
While some applauded her for living life to the fullest, others couldn’t help but question the practicality of such lavish spending. “Not saving and spending all income on traveling at a young age is a very crazy idea! I don’t think it’s advisable,” opined one user. Meanwhile a middle class man’s attempt at peace be like:
The internet’s humor sharades didn’t disappoint. Memers went into overdrive, creating content that ranged from “When you realize her one-year travel budget is your lifetime savings” to “Me calculating how many samosas I can buy with ₹50 lakh.”
One user quipped, “Itne paise mein toh hum pura India ghoom lein, fir bhi bacha lein.” Another added, “Agar yeh sab dekh kar aapko mirchi lagi, toh samajh lo, aap middle-class ho.”
Sharanya’s extravagant spending has undoubtedly sparked a debate on financial priorities and the influencer lifestyle. While it’s essential to enjoy the fruits of one’s labor, it’s equally crucial to balance indulgence with savings. After all, “Zindagi na milegi dobara,” but “Paise thodi ped par ugte hai“
In conclusion, whether you view Sharanya’s spending as an inspiration or extravagance, it serves as a reminder that financial choices are deeply personal. As for the rest of us, we’ll continue to find joy in our jugadu travels and the occasional splurge, all while baiting an eye on our limited bank balances. “Kyunki sukh hai to kabhi ghum”
