Bollywood actor Arjun Kapoor has extended a helping hand to a 10-year-old Delhi boy, Jaspreet Singh, whose determination to sell rolls for a living after losing his father to a severe illness has captured the attention of many, including business tycoon Anand Mahindra, AAP MLA Jarnail Singh, and BJP leader Rajiv Babbar.
Kapoor took to his Instagram Story to share a news report about Jaspreet, praising the young boy’s courage, optimism, and grit in the face of adversity. He expressed his desire to support Jaspreet’s and his sister’s education, and asked for help from social media users to locate him.
“With a smile on his face, he’s facing life ahead and all that will come with it…. I salute this 10-year-old for having the courage to stand up on his own two feet and take over his father’s work within 10 days of his passing away. I would love to help him out with his or his sister’s education; if anyone knows about his whereabouts, do let me know,” Kapoor wrote in his post.
Kapoor’s gesture has been met with praise from social media users, who commended him for his kindness and empathy. One Reddit user said, “He genuinely seems to be a good person, he was there for J & K when Sridevi died despite what all she did to Mona. It takes a big, forgiving heart. He also made amends with his father. He understands that grudges can consume him from inside but it takes a lot to practice that”.
Another user wrote, “Say what about his acting talent or lack of it but Arjun is good by heart. He always seems so genuine and empathetic towards others. Kudos to him for doing this.”
The video of Jaspreet was originally shared by food vlogger Sarabjeet Singh a week ago. In the video, Jaspreet talks about his family’s condition and his determination to support them. His smile and positive attitude in the face of adversity have touched the hearts of many.
According to the video, Jaspreet lost his father to brain tuberculosis last month. After the setback, the 10-year-old took on the responsibility of running the family’s food stall with his teenage cousin Gurmukh Singh. Jaspreet and his sister are currently living with their aunt, while their mother is in their hometown in Punjab.
