The term 'beggar' often evokes the thoughts of the individuals associated with poverty, facing financial instability, wearing wo -to attire, and having unkempt hair. 

 

According to a report by Economic Times, Bharat Jain is the wealthiest beggar globally and can be seen begging on the streets of Mumbai. 

 

Due to financial instability, Jain was unable to pursue formal education, though he is a married man with a family that includes his wife, two sons, his brother, and his father. Despite his humble beginnings, Jain has accumulated a net worth of ₹7.5 crore. 

 

His monthly ea ings from begging range between ₹60,000 and 75,000. 

 

Further, he owns a 2BHK flat in Mumbai worth ₹1.2 crore and owns two shops in Thane that rent for ₹30,000 per month. Jain reportedly begs at prominent locations Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus railway station (CSMT) or Azad Maidan.
(COURTESY: Hindustan Times)