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Viral Video of YouTuber Arun Panwar Taking Rs 71 Lakh and Gold as 'Daan' Fuels Dowry Outrage

Critics say rebranding wedding payments as gifts violates India's dowry ban.

Overview

  • Footage from Panwar’s wedding shows him receiving about Rs 71 lakh in cash and 21 tolas of gold described as ‘daan’.
  • The clip spread across X, Instagram and YouTube, with many users calling for police action against the groom’s side.
  • Legal and social commentators point to the Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961, arguing that relabeling does not change the practice.
  • Panwar, an auto-focused creator with more than 2.4 million subscribers, is reported to earn Rs 20–25 lakh per month.
  • The ceremony was held in late 2025, the video went viral in early 2026, and no official action or public response was reported as of Feb 3.