Just when the internet thought the viral '₹370 biryani' controversy couldn't get any bigger, a French traveler has shared a surprisingly similar experience of her own. Only this time, the star of the story wasn't a plate of biryani. It was a box of ghevar.
A Sweet Request Turns Sour
Eva, a French content creator who frequently travels to India, recently posted a video recalling an uncomfortable date she went on in Delhi. The story quickly caught people's attention because it echoed the same entitlement that sparked outrage in the now-famous ₹370 biryani controversy. And according to Eva, the entire situation started with a sweet request: 'Bring me some Ghevar.'
Eva explained that she had been talking to a man from Jaipur before the two planned to meet in Delhi. Since ghevar is one of Rajasthan's most famous sweets, she casually asked him if he could bring a box when they met. Nothing unusual there. A few days later, the two met for dinner in Delhi. But as the evening went on, Eva realized they simply weren't a good match. Most people have been there: you meet someone, have a conversation, and quickly figure out there's no romantic spark. According to Eva, that's exactly what happened.
A Date That Took an Uncomfortable Turn
After dinner, she politely told the man that she didn't see a future between them. By all appearances, he seemed fine with it. He even offered to drop her back to her hotel. But during the drive, the conversation reportedly took a turn that left her stunned. Eva recalled that the man asked what was supposed to happen next. When she made it clear that she wasn't interested romantically, he allegedly reminded her of everything he had spent on the date: the dinner, the box of ghevar, and even the fact that he had taken time out from studying for an exam to meet her. According to Eva, he suggested that because of those efforts, he had expected 'something' in return.
'Your Expectations Are Not My Responsibility'
The French traveler said she immediately shut down the conversation. She told him that whatever expectations he had were his own and not her responsibility. But the awkwardness didn't end there. Eva claimed that even after she made her position clear, the man continued making advances and later asked for a goodbye kiss when they reached her hotel. The experience left her uncomfortable enough to share the story online. And that's when viewers immediately began connecting it to another viral controversy already dominating social media.
Why People Are Calling It Another '₹370 Biryani' Story
For those who somehow missed the internet storm, the original controversy erupted after audience member Himanshu Jangra appeared on comedian Pranit More's show. During the interaction, Jangra spoke about spending ₹370 on biryani during a date and suggested that he deserved a 'return' on that investment. The comments quickly went viral and sparked outrage online, with many people criticizing the idea that paying for food somehow creates an obligation for physical intimacy. The backlash was swift. The controversy spread across social media platforms, attracted widespread criticism, and eventually led to professional consequences.
The Fallout Continues
Following the uproar, Jangra's employer, Gurugram-based Starvik Design, announced that it was parting ways with him. In a video statement, founder Vivek Vishwakarma said the remarks made during the comedy show did not reflect the company's values. He acknowledged that while Jangra had been a capable employee, the comments seen in the viral clips were offensive and not something the organization wanted associated with its culture. The decision only added fuel to an already heated online debate.
One Bigger Conversation
What has made both stories resonate with people isn't the biryani or the ghevar. It's the mindset behind them. Across social media, many users pointed out that buying dinner, gifting sweets, or spending money on a date does not create a debt that someone else is expected to repay. Others noted how common these situations can be, particularly for women navigating the dating world. As Eva's story spread online, many people praised her for speaking openly about an experience that left her uncomfortable. Because whether it's a ₹370 plate of biryani or a ₹500 box of ghevar, the internet seems to agree on one thing: kindness, gifts, and dinner bills are gestures, not contracts.
