Viral Video: ‘Baba’ Throws Ash, Man Collapses—Scared Bystanders Hand Over Cash | Watch

Faith and devotion hold great significance, but superstition often leads to deception. Many times, individuals exploit the beliefs of others under the guise of spirituality, tricking them into giving money. A recent video going viral on social media has left viewers astonished, as it shows a man dressed as a Baba frightening people into handing over cash.

In the video, the man can be seen approaching passers-by, mainly women, and using fear to extort money. Initially, they ignore him, but as soon as he performs what appears to be 'magic', they voluntarily start offering him cash.

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Dressed in black with sandalwood paste smeared on his forehead, the man first approaches a young boy and demands money. When the boy refuses, the so-called Baba throws ash at him, causing him to collapse instantly. This dramatic scene alarms the onlookers, leading the women present to quickly hand over money when he turns to them.

However, a twist soon emerges. The boy is later seen smiling, revealing that the entire act was a staged prank for entertainment.

The video, uploaded on Instagram by the account bittu__29__, has already garnered over 11 million views, with 2.7 million likes. Many users shared their reactions in the comments. One person wrote, "This is not a prank, this is daylight robbery!" while another called the man "a wonderful magician." One user said, "Dar ke aage business hai." The clip also received a flood of laughing emojis from amused viewers.

The video's caption clarifies that all the money taken during the prank was returned.