Content Creators Didn’t Recognise Amit Sadh in Delhi’s Khan Market — His Humble Reply Won Hearts
The creators, who run the Instagram handle @therealstreets_, were filming their usual segment when they stopped Sadh for a couple of portraits. In the video, the actor quipped with a grin, “Are you paying in bitcoins? I’m an actor and I don’t work for free,” keeping the exchange light and playful.
“We’re portrait photographers and content creators. We take stranger portraits,” the woman behind the camera explains. Sadh jokes back about payment, before adding that he’s an actor.
When asked what they needed, the Kai Po Che! actor obliged with good humour. The creators admitted they suspected he might be an actor but couldn’t immediately place him. A passer-by then helpfully supplied the name: “Amit Sadh.” The video concludes with a series of crisp portraits of the actor.
Online Reaction: Mixed Takes, One Clear Winner
The clip triggered a flurry of comments. Some users took the photographers to task for not recognising a critically acclaimed performer, while many others applauded Sadh’s poise and grace in an awkward moment.
“Never say that you don’t remember someone’s name. It’s disrespectful. Use such opportunities,” one user advised.
“The way he handled the situation is commendable. I relate to the feeling of people looking at you and not being able to pinpoint where exactly they know you from,” another commenter wrote.
Why the Moment Resonated
In an age of instant virality, this brief exchange stood out because it felt human: creators doing their thing, a public figure taking it in stride, and a community reacting with warmth (and a bit of playful criticism). Sadh’s calm, witty response turned what could have been an awkward encounter into a wholesome vignette—reminding audiences that kindness photographs well, too.
