Overview
- In an Oct. 30 Instagram video, the user known as Director Dayal shows his rented room in disarray to illustrate the toll of long shifts on daily life.
- He says he works 12-hour days, feels “mentally exhausted,” does not want money, and describes his condition as worse than that of manual labourers.
- The clip notes a monthly rent of roughly Rs 14,000–14,500 and shows a week of scattered clothes, an uncleaned floor, and utensils left in the sink for four days.
- He appeals directly to his boss, his family, and a woman he mentions, asking them to understand his limits and reduced availability.
- The video has crossed seven million views and drew comments urging him to leave the job, with mainstream coverage on Nov. 10–11 reporting no employer response.