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The internet has praised the chaiwala’s singing talent. (Photo Credit: Instagram)
A tea seller from Surat, Vijaybhai Patel, has recently gained popularity among internet users and is fondly known as the ‘singing chaiwala’.
Social media has made it possible for many small business owners to market themselves in innovative ways. Among others, food businesses are getting a lot of attention thanks to vloggers and many internet users who bring them to notice. Recently, a tea seller from Surat has gained popularity among internet users and is fondly known as the ‘singing chaiwala’.
In a video shared by a paparazzo account on Instagram, the vendor can be seen brewing tea at his stall while singing Kishore Kumar’s hit Chingari Koi Bhadke from the 1972 film Amar Prem. Vijaybhai Patel carried a microphone as customers sipped tea and listened to his melodic voice. The caption stated, “Vijaybhai Patel of Surat has been running a tea lorry in Dumas for many years. Vijaybhai’s tea is sweet and even sweeter is his voice. People come from far and wide to sip Vijaybhai’s tea and listen to his songs.”
Netizens praised the seller and said, “He has a great voice.” Some also recalled how they had come across this tea seller and heard him singing.
Recently, another tea seller from Surat, known as Pappu Chaiwala, has been garnering popularity. Pappu is known to brew tea using unique methods.
Pappu Chaiwala’s tea stall is located on New City Light Road. In a video, Pappu prepares tea by tossing a milk packet into the air. He does a variety of tricks while brewing tea. The first attempt fails and the packet falls over the wall. He tosses the packet again and finally places it in the pot. He mixes several additives into the milk, including some plant leaves. The tea is then transferred to another pot and served hot.
The video has garnered millions of views and received a lot of reactions. One user commented, “I think he is also waiting to meet Bill Gates” referring to the famous Dolly Chaiwala’s meeting with the celebrity. One person joked, “India’s chaiwalo ka talent” while another sarcastically stated, “Chai pine wale bhi bolte honge chacha chai pine aaye hne circus dekhne nahi (We came to drink tea, not watch a circus.)”