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Remember ‘Einstein Chacha’ From The 'Great Battle Of Baghpat'? Here's What He Looks Like Now

A clash between rival chaat vendors 4 years ago turned into a legendary brawl, now known on the internet as the "Battle of Baghpat". "Einstein Chacha" was the most memorable meme from this battle.

A clash over chaat stalls in Uttar Pradesh's Baghpat turned into a legendary spectacle four years ago that the internet remembers even today. The 'Battle of Baghpat', as it is known in the meme nation today, immortalised one man as "Einstein Chacha". This wasn’t a battle of intellect or physics. The infamous 'Battle of Baghpat' saw rival chaat vendors engage in a brawl that would make even the most dramatic Bollywood scenes look tame.

'Battle Of Baghpat' — The Great Chaat War

On that fateful day, the streets of Baghpat became a battleground as 'Shiv Chaat Bhandar' and 'Nav Durga Chaat Bhandar' fought tooth and nail over customers. The skirmish kicked off with a heated argument that escalated faster than you can say "papdi chaat". Sticks and rods were brandished like swords in an epic duel, and amidst the chaos emerged Harendra Singh, whose henna-dyed hair and animated antics caught the fancy of memers.

Social media quickly seized upon this moment, transforming Harendra into a meme legend. His resemblance to Albert Einstein — if Einstein had traded in his chalkboard for a chaat counter — earned him the moniker "Einstein Chacha". The footage of this melee showed 'Einstein Chacha' body 'Rock Bottom' a man to the ground in a way that would give Dwayne Johnson a run for his money.

'Battle Of Baghpat's' Legacy of Laughter

As the dust settled (and the chaat plates left unsold), the internet exploded with memes, literally celebrating this fight. Users creatively edited the video to turn it into a Star Wars scene, replacing sticks with lightsabers and dubbing it 'The Great Battle of Papdi-Chaat'. Who knew that two vendors fighting over customers could inspire such cinematic brilliance?

Four years later, on the anniversary of this iconic event, social media users reminisced about the "warriors" who turned a simple dispute into an epic saga.

Here's How 'Einstein Chacha' looks now:

'Einstein Chacha' Now

Even today, memes about Einstein Chacha continue to circulate like hot jalebis at a festival. From comparisons to fictional characters to humorous takes on his hairstyle, Harendra has become a symbol of resilience and humour in the face of adversity.

Since the battle, 'Einstein Chacha' has changed business. He has moved from chaats to garments now. 

Check out his latest look as he describes his voting preferences in this new video:

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