An Australian vlogger has drawn sharp criticism on social media after posting a video in which he claimed to have “survived” in Mumbai’s Dharavi , one of Asia’s largest slums, for three days. The clip, widely shared across Instagram and YouTube , has reignited debate on the ethics of portraying poverty as entertainment. Also Read | Australian shares end lower as central bank holds rates steady

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The portrayal, however, has angered many viewers. Several criticised the use of the phrase “deadliest slum”, calling it a distorted and sensationalist label for Dharavi, which is not only a densely populated residential area but also home to hundreds of small businesses and cottage industries. Others accused the vlogger of indulging in “poverty tourism”, using people’

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