Dolly Chaiwala became an internet sensation this year after transitioning from a tea seller to serving tea to Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates. The unexpected encounter made the Nagpur tea vendor into a social media celebrity.
As such, there has been a lot of demand for him at events and meetups. This popularity has meant that Dolly now is able to convert his presence at gatherings into a major income source.
Recently, a food vlogger, AK Food Vlog, on social media platform, Instagram, talked about his experience of inviting Dolly to an event in Kuwait. The blogger revealed that Dolly’s manager asked him for a fee of Rs 5 lakh for a single day and also wanted accommodations in a four or five-star hotel for attending the event.
The blogger expressed his surprise at these demands resulting in an online discussion about Dolly’s rising fame and the charges that come with it. The video quickly caught the attention of Netizens and many users expressed mixed views about the celebrity status attached to Dolly Chaiwala.
Some individuals said that Dolly deserves every bit of money he is asking for as everyone is trying to capitalise on his fame. One of the users commented, “Everyone milking and making content out of him. One way or another And earning. What's wrong if he takes his share in that.” Others also said that if one can’t afford the artist, then they shouldn’t invite them.
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Some of the users were much more critical and said that the blogger was surprised as Dolly comes from a humble background. “He thought since Dolly is an Indian, he can exploit him. I mean asking for a 4-5 star hotel is not even a demand, it’s basic courtesy when you invite someone from their country,” the user commented.