Bill Gates, the co-founder of Microsoft and a renowned philanthropist, is currently on a tour of India. While his visit has already attracted considerable attention, his recent social media post is gaining widespread popularity for positive reasons. On Wednesday, the tech billionaire shared a video on his Instagram account where he is shown savoring a cup of “chai” (tea) made by India’s well-known tea vendor, Dolly Chaiwalla, on social media.
The video starts with Gates ordering a cup of tea from Chaiwalla, saying, “Can I have one chai, please?” After that, the video shows various creative shots of Chaiwalla making the tea in his unique way, with Gates watching him. The video concludes with Gates enjoying the hot drink from a small glass cup. In the final scene, Chaiwalla and Gates pose together with the tea, along with the caption “Looking forward to many chai pe charcha,” meaning “looking forward to many conversations over chai.” This indicates that Gates may be eager for more interactions and discussions during his India visit.
Chaiwalla is well-known on social media for sharing videos from his stall and highlighting his hard work. The video of Gates with Chaiwalla has gained a lot of attention online, with many people pleasantly surprised to see Gates embracing local culture and enjoying tea from a popular street vendor. The video has received approximately 4 million views on social media and nearly 300,000 likes on Instagram.
This heartwarming interaction between Gates and Chaiwalla not only showcases Gates’ appreciation for Indian culture but also highlights the importance of recognizing the hard work of local vendors. It has sparked a positive buzz on social media, with many users commending Gates for his down-to-earth demeanor and willingness to engage with local traditions.
