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Sunil Pati, popularly known as Dolly Chaiwala, is a tea shop owner in Nagpur, India.[1][2] He sells the traditional Indian tea (also known as chai) at his tapri-style cart.[3][4]

He is known for his nifty style for pouring tea to customers and lighting their cigarettes (which he also sells along with other items at his tea cart).[3] Although he started as receiving online attention for his catchy outfit and peculiar style,[5] he later became a viral internet sensation among netizens.[3][1]

Personal Life[edit]

Most popularly known by his nickname "Dolly Chaiwala", his real name is "Sunil Pati".

According to source, Pati has been selling tea since 2007.[3] Pati also confirmed that his flamboyant mannerisms are inspired by the famous Indian actor, Rajnikanth (Shivaji Rao Gaikwad).[6] The actor has a career spanning five decades and worked in over 170 films.[7] He predominantly appears in Tamil Cinema, he has also done movies in Hindi, Telugu, Malyayalam, Bengali, and Kennada languages.[8][9]

Following his rise to fame on the internet and social media platforms, he also appeared in numerous media outlets and news coverage. He collaborated with renowned Bollywood celebrities as well, including Sohail Khan when he was vacationing in the Maldives.in March of 2024.[10][11] Sohail Khan is an Indian actor and brother of Bollywood superstar, Salman Khan.

He recently attended Anant Ambani's pre-wedding bash,[12] who is the son of Mukesh Ambani, an Indian businessman and the chairman and managing director of Reliance Industries.[13][14]

An article in The Economic Times reported that his "fashion sense and antics" could be inspired by the famous Turkish butcher, restaurateur, and chef, Nusret Gökçe.[15]

Gökçe, more popularly known as "Salt Bae" for his iconic way of seasoning and prepping meat, is the founder and owner of the luxury food chain, Nusr-Et.[16] His way of salting and slapping the meat while preparing it gained widespread attention on social media and other internet platforms, soon becoming an internet meme.[17][18]

Collaboration with Bill Gates[edit]

Recently, he collaborated with Bill Gates in Hyderabad, India.[1][3] Dolly prepared a cup of tea as Gates was seen admiring the tea seller's unique way of cooking and pouring tea, the world's second most popular and largely consumed drink,[19] before taking a sip.[3][4]

Rumors About Windows 12 Brand Ambassador[edit]

In a humorous post by a satirical news account on Instagram, Bindu Times reported that "Dolly Chaiwala made brand ambassador for Windows 12."[20]

Although it was later confirmed that the news was satirical and intended as an online joke to garner attention, it went viral. The undeclared joke went viral and gained immense attention by online users on social media platforms and news accounts.[21][22]

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b c "Watch: Dolly Chaiwala Meets Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini In Gurugram, Serves Him Tea". NDTV.com. Retrieved 2024-06-27.
  2. ^ "Who is Dolly Chaiwala? Internet sensation who earned praise from Bill Gates for his unique style of serving tea".
  3. ^ a b c d e f "Meet Dolly, the man who served Bill Gates a tapri-style chai". The Times of India. 2024-03-05. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2024-06-27.
  4. ^ a b "Who is Dolly Chaiwala? How This Tea Vendor's Viral Antics Opened 'Windows' to Bill Gates". News18. 2024-02-29. Retrieved 2024-06-27.
  5. ^ "Dolly Chaiwala Owns Lamborghini, Rolls Royce? Truth Behind Viral Photos". Times Now. 2024-04-08. Retrieved 2024-06-27.
  6. ^ "Inspired by Rajinikanth, Dolly ki Tapri's tea-seller in Nagpur serves his customers with swag - WATCH". www.timesnownews.com. 2021-02-17. Retrieved 2024-06-27.
  7. ^ "Rajinikanth's Thalaivar 170 is titled Vettaiyan. Details inside: | Filmfare.com". www.filmfare.com. Retrieved 2024-06-27.
  8. ^ Bureau, The Hindu (2023-12-12). "'Vettaiyan' is the title of Rajinikanth's 'Thalaivar 170' with TJ Gnanavel". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 2024-06-27.
  9. ^ Barker, Stephen (2024-04-24). "Thalaivar 170: Cast, Story, Trailer & Everything We Know About The Vettaiyan Movie". ScreenRant. Retrieved 2024-06-27.
  10. ^ "Dolly Chaiwala poses with Sohail Khan while vacationing in the Maldives. Pic goes viral".
  11. ^ "Sohail Khan bumps into Dolly Chaiwala in the Maldives, pictures go viral". The Times of India. 2024-03-29. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2024-06-27.
  12. ^ "'Gates Notes': From collaborating with Dolly Chaiwala to visiting Statue of Unity, Bill Gates shares a glimpse of his India visit". The Indian Express. 2024-03-07. Retrieved 2024-07-01.
  13. ^ "Is internet sensation Dolly Chaiwala who attended Anant Ambani's pre-wedding bash the new Windows 12 brand ambassador?". Firstpost. 2024-04-09. Retrieved 2024-07-01.
  14. ^ Sethi, Dr Sonika. "Chai at a Tapri: A lesson in humility". The Times of India. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2024-07-01.
  15. ^ "Cuppa chai, and a tale of two steaming Dollys". The Economic Times. 2024-03-10. ISSN 0013-0389. Retrieved 2024-07-01.
  16. ^ Desk, Entertainment (2017-02-03). "Leonardo DiCaprio meets Salt Bae and the world can't handle it". The Express Tribune. Retrieved 2024-07-01.
  17. ^ Lang, Cady (2017-01-25). "Salt Bae Chef is Opening Restaurants in NY and London". TIME. Retrieved 2024-07-01.
  18. ^ "Salt Bae feeding Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta steak becomes 'embarrassing' internet meme | indy100". www.indy100.com. Retrieved 2024-07-01.
  19. ^ Alan Macfarlane (2004). The empire of tea. Internet Archive. Overlook Press. ISBN 978-1-58567-493-0.
  20. ^ "Dolly Chaiwala: The Microsoft Windows 12 Brand Ambassador? - Here is the Truth". GeeksforGeeks. 2024-04-12. Retrieved 2024-07-01.
  21. ^ "Bill Gates making Dolly Chaiwala Windows 12 brand ambassador?". www.thenews.com.pk. Retrieved 2024-07-01.
  22. ^ "Is Dolly Chaiwala the New Windows 12 Brand Ambassador? Here's the Truth". News18. 2024-04-09. Retrieved 2024-07-01.
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