By Admin 
Before becoming an internet sensation, Sunil Patil, better known as Dolly Chaiwala, was an ordinary boy working at a tea stall in Nagpur’s Sadar area. He had less money and less opportunities, his education was not complete, but one thing he had was the art of doing work in a different way. With just Rs 7 and a kettle, Sunil started making tea. This is where the journey of Dolly Chaiwala began.
Dolly did not just make tea, he used to serve it like a performance. There was entertainment in every cup of tea, with hand gestures, lots of style and flair. He took inspiration from the heroes of South Indian films and Johnny Depp’s Jack Sparrow and presented a style that the customers could not ignore. He had said in an interview, ‘Every cup of tea was a performance,’ which meant that even small work could be done in a big way.
became a star overnight
Things changed in the year 2024. A short video went viral in which Dolly was seen serving tea to Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates. Overnight his small hut became a topic of discussion. People started lining up at Dolly’s tapri and social media made him the most stylish chaiwala of India. This was not just a viral video, but it became the beginning of his career.
From viral face to brand ambassador
After some time, Dolly did something that perhaps no one had even imagined. He became the brand ambassador of Windows 11. Dolly did not stop only at becoming famous. He changed his identity in vision. Dolly’s Tapri has now transformed into a structured franchise model, consisting of small tea carts, stores and flagship cafes. When applications for the franchise opened, more than 1,600 people applied in just 48 hours, which shows the confidence in the brand. His goal was clear – to spread the Tapri of Nagpur across the country.
Net worth is in lakhs
In 2025, Dolly Chaiwala shocked the business and influencer world when it was reported that he charges Rs 5 lakh for an appearance, which is a huge leap for someone who started with Rs 7 and a kettle. They still sell 350-500 cups of tea daily, but their real income comes from brand endorsements, digital monetization and paid events.
Dolly Ki Tapri Nagpur has 4.9 million followers on Instagram and 2 million subscribers on YouTube, due to which her reach is not limited to Tapri only. According to reports, his total net worth is now said to be more than Rs 10 lakh, and international or high-profile appearances are often accompanied by luxury hotel bookings, a Kuwaiti content creator revealed online.
Dolly has become a pop-culture icon
Dolly has now become not just a viral face but a pop-culture icon. She was seen with Riteish Deshmukh, Vivek Oberoi and Aftab Shivdasani in the promotions of Masti 4. Apart from this, he shot content with Sacred Games actress Elnaaz Norouzi and met comedian Bharti Singh, which further strengthened his identity.