Bill Gates viral video: Internet abuzz as billionaire relishes roadside tea made by Dolly Chaiwala

Bill Gates, the co-founder of Microsoft and renowned philanthropist, is presently touring India, sparking considerable attention and discussion online due to his various activities. Recently, a widely circulated video on social media captured Gates indulging in a cup of chai at a well-known tea stall in India. In the video, Gates is seen interacting with Dolly Chaiwalla, a celebrated tea vendor from Nagpur who has a notable presence on social media, while savoring a cup of chai prepared by him.

The footage begins with Gates placing an order for “one chai” with Chaiwalla, who then proceeds to prepare the tea in his distinctive manner. The video culminates with Gates enjoying the steaming hot tea from a glass.

At the end of the video, Gates is depicted taking a sip of the beverage and posing for a photo with Dolly Chaiwalla, accompanied by the caption “Looking forward to many chai pe charcha,” indicating his anticipation for further conversations over tea during his visit to India.

“In India, innovation can be found in every corner, even in the making of a simple cup of tea,” remarked Bill Gates in the post’s caption.

The video has garnered significant online attention, with many expressing surprise and delight at seeing Gates embracing the local culture by enjoying a cup of chai from a popular street vendor.

Within just 13 hours, the video has gone viral, amassing approximately 12 million views on social media platforms.

Bill Gates India Visit

On Wednesday, Bill Gates paid a visit to the Microsoft India Development Centre (IDC) situated in Hyderabad. The IDC is commemorating 25 years of pioneering research, engineering, and development, highlighting its significant contribution to the creation of top-tier products such as Azure, Windows, Office, Bing, Copilot, and various other AI applications.

Rajiv Kumar, the Managing Director of Microsoft IDC and CVP of Experiences + Devices India, expressed his satisfaction at witnessing Bill Gates engage with some of India’s most talented engineering minds at the IDC, which he described as their most valuable asset.

Bill Gates during his current India visit, also paid a visit to a slum located in Bhubaneswar, engaging with the local residents. Accompanied by officials from the state government, Gates toured the Biju Adarsh Colony situated within the Maa Mangla Basti. In addition to inquiring about the welfare of the slum dwellers, Gates also engaged with members of women’s self-help groups (SHGs) operating within the area. Various departments of the state government collaborate with the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation in these endeavors.

Healthcare: Bill Gates lauds India’s contribution

In a blog post, Bill Gates applauded India’s pivotal role in global health initiatives. As the largest producer of vaccines worldwide, accounting for over 60 percent of those distributed by Gavi, India has contributed to vaccinating more than 1 billion children in economically disadvantaged countries, he said. Through pioneering efforts by Indian companies, high-quality medications and vaccines have been developed at affordable prices, addressing critical health issues such as HIV/AIDS and providing solutions for diseases like rotavirus, pneumococcal pneumonia, and COVID, he said.

The Indian government has facilitated extensive vaccine distribution, both domestically and internationally, including to low- and middle-income nations, he said, adding that thanks to India’s contributions, developing nations now gain access to essential medicines and vaccines more rapidly than before, marking a significant advancement in global health.