Who would have wondered that the Tech tycoon and the former CEO of Microsoft Bill Gates would arrive in India and do a 'Chai Pe Charcha' with a local teaseller? Well, that far-fetched idea has now become a reality. Gates has been in India for some time and during his visit so far, he has visited Microsoft's India Development Center (IDC) in Hyderabad, a slum in Bhubaneswar, and Biju Adarsh Colony in the Maa Mangla Basti along with state government officials. But, what left people surprised was his visit to social media fame Nagpur's Dolly Chaiwala.
Bill Gates' Visit To Dolly Chaiwala
The video shared by Gates kicks off with him saying “One chai please” to Dolly Chaiwalla. Dolly Chaiwala runs the dolly_ki_tapri_nagpur page on Instagram and he became famous for his distinctive style of making tea and content creation. While talking about his style, Gates said, “In India, you can find innovation everywhere you turn—even in the preparation of a simple cup of tea!”
As the video progresses, Gates says, “I’m 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.” The video ends with the on-screen caption that reads, "Looking forward to many Chai Pe Charcha."
People's Reaction To The 'Unexpected Collab'
The original video shared by Gates has so far (at the time of writing) garnered over 14.2 million views, over a million likes and above 8,000 comments.
People in the comments could not believe what they just saw. One user commented, "Marvel has the best crossover, meanwhile Dolly Chaiwala."
Another user who was in disbelief wrote, "I am going to wash my eyes with one cup of chai because I can't believe that's real."
Another user in the comments wrote, "Luckiest guy on Earth."