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Karan Aujla clears auto drivers’ pending fines in Mumbai, pays Rs 17,000 and another Rs 5,000 after the second driver’s plea

Punjabi singer Karan Aujla was filmed in Mumbai paying off an auto-rickshaw driver’s Rs 17,000 pending fine and later contributing Rs 5,000 to help another driver after he asked for support. The videos of his generous gesture went viral, earning praise for his spontaneous kindness.

March 02, 2026 / 22:27 IST
Karan Aujla clears auto drivers’ pending fines in Mumbai, pays Rs 17,000 and another Rs 5,000 after the second driver’s plea
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  • Karan Aujla paid traffic fines for Mumbai auto-rickshaw drivers
  • Fans praised Aujla's generosity during his POP CULTURE India Tour
  • Videos of his kind acts went viral on social media

Punjabi music star Karan Aujla has won praise online after a video of him helping auto-rickshaw drivers in Mumbai went viral, highlighting an unexpected act of generosity amid his busy tour schedule. The singer — currently performing as part of his POP CULTURE India Tour — was filmed clearing a hefty traffic fine for an auto driver and later helping another driver with a separate penalty.

In the video shared widely on social media, Karan was seen casually riding in an auto-rickshaw when it was stopped by traffic police in Mumbai. Upon learning that the driver had an outstanding fine of Rs 17,000, the artist didn’t hesitate to step in. He instructed his team to settle the fine on the spot, a gesture that caught onlookers by surprise and quickly drew attention. Fans who recognised him began gathering around, capturing the moment and applauding his generosity.

The act didn’t end there. Shortly after, another auto-rickshaw driver approached Karan, explaining his own struggles with a pending fine and requesting help. Without hesitation, the singer agreed to pay Rs 5,000 toward the second driver’s dues. The grateful driver was visibly relieved when Aujla contributed, and the interaction was also recorded by fans and shared widely across platforms.

This unexpected scene of kindness stood out against the backdrop of his high-energy tour performances and provided a contrasting glimpse of a celebrity using his success to impact ordinary people’s lives. Karan’s gesture was met with widespread appreciation on social media, with fans and netizens lauding him for being humble and down-to-earth despite his stardom.

Also read: Karan Aujla’s Delhi concert witnesses a major fight among fans at the VVIP lounge: Watch video

The India leg of Aujla's tour will proceed with performances in Ahmedabad (March 7), Chandigarh (March 14), Indore (March 21), and Bengaluru (March 29). In April, he is scheduled to perform in Kolkata (April 3), Jaipur (April 5), Lucknow (April 10), and Ludhiana (April 12).

Ragini Jaiswal
Ragini Jaiswal Entertainment journalist and content writer with 3+ years of experience covering Bollywood, lifestyle trends, and celebrity stories across leading digital platforms.
first published: Mar 2, 2026 10:27 pm

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