When Bill Gates, the co-founder of Microsoft and a renowned philanthropist visited India, he stopped by a famous tea stall for a cup of chai. The video, now with 4 million views and 300,000 likes on Instagram, shows Gates chatting with Dolly Chaiwalla, the friendly tea vendor.
In the video, Gates orders a “one chai” and talks with Chaiwalla as he makes the tea in his own way. The clip ends with Gates enjoying the hot tea and taking a photo with Dolly Chaiwalla, saying he’s excited for more “chai pe charcha” or tea conversations.
This sweet moment reveals Gates appreciating local culture and has gotten lots of positive reactions online. It’s not just about Gates being a tech big shot, but also about him enjoying and connecting with Indian traditions. People on social media are loving this down-to-earth side of Gates.
Currently in India, Gates is set to attend the grand pre-wedding festivities of Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant in Gujarat’s Jamnagar.