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Comedian Says He Quit ₹42 Lakh Job as Viral Video Puts Mental Health Over Money

Coverage notes the claims are self-reported.

Overview

  • He posts an Instagram video saying he left a corporate role paying ₹42 lakh per annum a few months earlier.
  • He describes feeling like a needy office climber navigating politics and says the job left him diminished.
  • He recounts buying an ₹18 lakh car, initially feeling undeserving, then later driving it with confidence like a “Batmobile.”
  • He asserts greater peace and autonomy since resigning, saying he now answers to no one despite financial uncertainty.
  • The clip draws wide online attention, with praise for prioritising well-being and cautions about privilege, practicality and unverified details.