Overview

• Mahi Singh, known as “Beauty Queen” from Lakhimpur, Uttar Pradesh, asked followers to send tiny UPI contributions to help her purchase an iPhone 17 Pro Max.
• In her viral video, she says her father bought her an iPhone 16 three months ago and refused to fund the new model, which she hopes to buy by her October 21 birthday.
• She appeals for “ek-ek, do-do, teen-teen, char-char rupiye” and promises heartfelt thanks to anyone who donates, calling the device her dream phone.
• The clip spread widely on X and other platforms, drawing mixed reactions including accusations of “digital begging” and comparisons to platform monetization tools.
• Reports so far do not indicate how much money, if any, was raised; Apple’s iPhone 17 Pro Max launched on September 19 with a starting India price of ₹1,49,900.