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Marvin Achi’s Praise for Indian Village Tops 8 Million Views

His posts spotlight rural life with local collaborators.

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A US-based man’s video about his recent trip to India has gone viral. (Photos: Marvin Achi/Instagram)

Overview

  • A Texas-based creator documented village routines on Instagram, from sleeping on a cot and using a hand pump to sharing meals with Indian content creator Shivani Kumari.
  • In on-camera remarks, he called India “the best country,” saying he had “the best food” and “met the best people.”
  • His main video has drawn about 8.1 million views and at least 1.2 million likes, The Tribune reported Tuesday.
  • He thanked India and teased a return tied to a milestone, writing, “See you soon at 10 million followers.”
  • India Today reported he also plans to sample city life on a future trip with Mumbai and New Delhi on his list, and posts include a photo with athlete Raja Yadav.