Bollywood actor Darshan Jariwala recently had a stressful travel experience turn into a heartwarming one, after the Railway Protection Force (RPF) recovered his forgotten wallet within minutes of him filing a complaint on the Rail Madad helpline. The incident took place on the Gujarat Mail traveling from Mumbai to Ahmedabad.
Darshan Jariwala reveals what happened on the Gujarat Mail
Darshan Jariwala realized he had left his wallet behind after boarding the train on April 21, 2026. He promptly reached out to the helpline to report the loss. The veteran actor shared the experience in a video on social media, saying, “Today on 21st April, very early in the morning, while travelling from Mumbai to Ahmedabad, I forgot my bag in the train. I forgot my wallet in the train.”After filing the complaint, the railway team assured him his issue had been registered and would be resolved shortly, a promise they kept almost immediately.“Within a few minutes, I got a call from ASI Arun Singh. He told me that he has found my wallet, which had very valuable documents and cash,” Darshan revealed.He went on to commend the force, stating, “It is very important for us to understand that our Railway Protection Police is very efficient and effective. I would like to once again thank ASI Arun Singh.”The actor also highlighted the usefulness of the 139 Railway inquiry helpline, encouraging fellow passengers to use the same number to report lost-and-found items.
Internet reacts
The post drew mixed reactions online. While many praised the RPF’s prompt response, some users raised concerns about unequal treatment. One user wrote, “The actor got everything so quickly, where does anyone do anything for the common man?” Another commented, “Good acts must be appreciated. However, recently I travelled to Ahmedabad, there were some issues related to availability of drinking water supply in the Ashram Express. Complained to Rail Madad, DRM Ahmedabad was also in X cc. No action taken.”
More about Darshan Jariwala
Darshan Jariwala has worked in movies like ‘Gandhi, My Father’ (as Mahatma Gandhi), ‘Kahaani’, ‘Rowdy Rathore’, ‘Halla Bol’ (2008), ‘Raajneeti’ (2010), ‘Commando’ (2013), ‘Hello Charlie’ (2021), and more. His recent movies include ‘All The Best Pandya’ (2025) and ‘Interrogation’ (2025).
