This may be one of the most bizarre things that you hear today. An app launched in Mumbai–named Rent A Boyfriend–claims to ‘cure depression’ by ‘renting a boyfriend’.
Launched in Pune and Mumbai, Rent A Boyfriend (RABF) is the brainchild of 29-year-old Kaushal Prakash, who claims to have created this app with the sole purpose of ‘curing depression.’ (Because who needs psychologists and psychiatrists, right?).
His whole concept is based on the idea that depression in India can be eliminated by providing boyfriends to everyone. Yes, beat that.
This interior decorator-turned-entrepreneur Prakash asserts, “There won’t be any sexual relations or private meetings.” His statement obviously does not explain then why is his website flooded with shirtless pictures of men–ranging from age 22-25–showing off their fine abs.
When asked why shouldn’t people consult psychologist and psychiatrist instead? He responds, “In India, people have that typical ‘Log Kya Kahengey’ reaction, the same response girls get when they wear short clothes.” Slow claps for being ignorant and misogynist to Prakash.
