Aussie Vlogger's "Deadliest Slum" Claims in Dharavi Video Spark Outrage

On October 2nd, 2025, an Australian content creator found himself at the center of a social media storm after uploading a video documenting his 3-day stay in Mumbai's Dharavi slum. In the video, the vlogger, Pete Z, referred to Dharavi as "India's deadliest slum," sparking outrage among viewers.

The footage showed Pete exploring the cramped and congested lanes of Dharavi, describing the living conditions as "thin, with minimal space to walk around." He was accompanied by an Indian woman named Ayushi, who had introduced him to the idea. While Ayushi admitted she was "actually afraid" to go through with it, Pete revealed that he had "paid her to do this."

The video has since received significant attention online, with some users praising it as an eye-opening look at urban poverty, while others criticized it for sensationalizing the struggles of the people living in Dharavi. Many argued that the vlogger's focus on the slum's poverty presented a one-dimensional view of India, failing to capture the country's diverse culture and development.

One social media user commented, "I'd suggest you explore the other sides of India too, as there is some part of your audience who would judge the entire country based on that particular area you've covered." Another simply asked, "Just one question, why was this needed?"