'Lost a ₹1.25 lakh job to a car accident': Zomato rider’s journey of struggle without complaints will strengthen your faith in humility and courage

What began as an ordinary order—paneer tikka sandwich, Bingo chips, and oat raisin cookies—turned into a profound experience for Shripal Gandhi, who shared his encounter on social media. Upon delivery, only the sandwich had arrived. Politely pointing out the missing items to the delivery partner, Gandhi was met with hesitant honesty. The rider suggested calling the restaurant or the food delivery platform—after all, he wasn’t officially responsible for missing items. But what followed broke that technicality with a stroke of integrity.

Despite not being obligated to return, the rider did so willingly. “It’s my responsibility,” he said. “I want the customer to be happy.” He refused the restaurant’s offered compensation of ₹20, saying, “God has given me so much. Why should I take this money for a mistake someone else made?”

From Corporate Climb to a Cruel Fall

Intrigued, Gandhi asked about the man’s story—and was stunned by what he heard. The rider had once held a lucrative managerial position at a reputed construction firm, drawing a monthly salary of ₹1.25 lakh. His life changed irreversibly after a car accident left the left side of his body paralyzed. He lost his job and the future he had built toward.

But instead of succumbing to despair, he found a new path. “Zomato changed that,” he told Gandhi. “They gave me a job. A chance. A purpose.” More than just a means of income, the delivery gig gave him a reason to get back up again.

Riding for a Dream, Not Just a Paycheck

Behind every parcel he delivers lies a deeper mission—his daughter’s education. She’s currently studying dentistry, and her father’s determination fuels her future. “I may be handicapped,” he said, “but I’ve been given an opportunity. I will never let Zomato’s name be affected.”

What struck Gandhi most was not just the rider’s resilience, but his grace. He didn’t complain. He didn’t seek pity. He simply smiled and said, “God is with me. Why should I worry?”

More Than a Meal

“I received a sandwich,” Gandhi wrote. “But what stayed with me… was gratitude, resilience, and hope.”

As his post went viral, netizens flooded the comments with admiration. “Salute to such humans,” one wrote. Others echoed, “Truly inspiring,” and “A story we all needed to hear.”

While many might scroll past another food delivery, this one reminded thousands that behind each uniformed rider is a story—often unseen, but always worth knowing. In a country where job loss, disability, and economic stress can quickly spiral into despair, this Zomato rider’s tale is a resounding reminder that human dignity often comes wrapped in quiet acts of extraordinary courage.