India, June 24 -- A homebuyer in Bengaluru has sparked a massive online discussion on colourism and classism after detailing a frustrating encounter with potential tenants. The house owner said he listed his newly purchased apartment for rent and scheduled weekend viewings while dressed in casual, everyday attire. However, he alleged that the visiting couple openly mistook him for a maintenance worker due to his young age, darker complexion, and ordinary clothing. Infuriated by their implicit biases and repeated disbelief upon learning his true identity, he quoted an inflated rental price to quietly turn them away.

"26M here. I bought a flat in Bengaluru and since I'm not planning to move into it anytime soon, I listed it for rent. Becau...