Viral tea vendor Dolly Chaiwala had no idea he served Bill Gates, now dreams of serving PM Modi
tea vendor, Dolly Chaiwala, serving tea to Bill Gates went viral. But surprisingly, Dolly admits he didn't initially recognize the tech giant!
Gates, while visiting India, stopped by Dolly's tea stall in Nagpur, known for its unique style. He even shared the video on Instagram, where it took the internet by storm.
«Excited to be back in India, home to incredible innovators working on new ways to save and improve lives—and even make a cup of tea,» Gates wrote on Instagram alongside the video. He added, «Looking forward to many Chai Pe Charcha.»
A day later, the newfound fame hit Dolly.
Speaking to ANI, Dolly revealed he wasn't aware of who Gates was. «I just thought he was a foreigner and offered him tea. Only later, when I returned to Nagpur, people told me 'who you served tea to!'» he said.
He also shared his dream of serving tea to another prominent figure: Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Dolly revealed the inspiration behind his unique tea-making style: «I watch South Indian movies and learned the style from there.»
Chaiwala, known for his signature tea-making techniques, boasts 10,000 Instagram followers and attracts celebrities to his stall near Nagpur's cricket stadium.
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