Prafull Billore is an Indian entrepreneur and MBA visionary founder of Chai Wala, an Indian brand serving a variety of teas and snacks. He has transformed his business into a thriving enterprise with his extraordinary vision and unwavering passion for chai.
Wiki/Biography
Prafull Billore, better known as MBA Chai Wala, was born on Sunday, 14 January 1996 (age 27 years; in 2023) in Dhar, Madhya Pradesh. His zodiac sign is Capricorn. Prafull grew up in Dhar.
Childhood photos of Prafull Billore with his younger brother, Vivek Billore
He pursued a Bachelor of Commerce at Devi Ahilya Vishwavidyalaya in Indore, Madhya Pradesh in 2016. In the same year, he started preparing for the Common Entrance Test (CAT) and the Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) but failed in the exams. He prepared for the examination for two years; however, he was unable to clear it.
Physical appearance
Height (approx): 5′ 9″
Weight (approx): 75 kg
Hair Color: Black
Eye Color: Black
Family
Prafull Billore belongs to a Hindu middle-class farming family belonging to the Brahmin community in Dhar, Madhya Pradesh.
Parents & Siblings
His father, Pandit Sohan Billore, was a businessman, farmer, and vice-president of the Akhil Bharatiya Naramdiya Brahmin Sangathan.
Prafull Billore with his parents
Prafull has a younger brother named Vivek Billore, who is the co-founder of the Chai Wala MBA franchise.
Prafull Billore with his younger brother, Vivek Billore (right)
Wife & Children
Prafull Billore got married to Shreya, a lawyer, on 12 December 2020; Shreya serves as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) at Chai Wala’s MBA company.
Pictures from Prafull Billore and Shreya’s wedding
The couple has a son named Miransh Billore.
Prafull Billore with his wife, Shreya Billore, and son, Miransh Billore
religion
Prafull Billore follows Hinduism.
Career
The Pursuit of the Perfect Cup: From Humble Beginnings to a Beloved Tea Empire
Prafull’s journey to become the mastermind behind the highly successful Chai Wala MBA franchise was far from easy. Despite his best efforts and countless nights, he couldn’t crack the MBA exam; however, she refused to let this setback define her and instead took a job at McDonald’s as a maid in 2017. She was soon promoted to the position of cashier, but Prafull knew deep down that she was destined for something. better than working for someone else. Driven by his passion for tea, which had been a comforting companion during his CAT preparation days, Prafull decided to quit his job at McDonald’s and start his own tea business. He borrowed Rs. 8,000 from his father under the guise of enrolling in a short-term course, fearing that his parents would disapprove of his decision to sell tea, and opened a tea stall in Ahmedabad, Gujarat in 2017.
Prafull Billore makes tea at his roadside stall in Ahmedabad, Gujarat
Things don’t go as planned on the first day of his makeshift tea stall when not a single customer turns up, but Prafull refuses to give up and devises a new strategy. He started chatting with his customers in English, and this piqued their interest in English-speaking Chai Wala and his unique tea blends. While balancing his father’s expectations to pursue an MBA and his own passion for tea, Prafull finds himself at a crossroads. In the end, he chose to follow his heart and leave his MBA classes to pursue his dream of creating the best tea in India. Prafull experimented tirelessly with different chai blends and flavors until he achieved the perfect blend that made him the famous founder of the Mr. Billore Ahmedabad Chai Wala franchise, popularly known as MBA Chai Wala.
Tea, Toast and Tissues: A Recipe for Prefull Marketing Success
The success of Prafull’s tea business can be attributed to his clever marketing techniques. He began serving tea in earthenware cups with a side of toast and tissue. He places his tea shop at political rallies, weddings and other events to increase brand recognition and attract more customers. In addition, social media plays an important role in increasing his business. Prafull maintains an active social media presence to connect with customers, and his Valentine’s Day marketing strategy of giving free tea to singles went viral and attracted many customers. To attract more customers, he started book drives and open mic nights at his store. This innovative tactic helped make its tea business a well-known brand in the country and opened its branches in different cities including Bangalore, Lucknow, Mumbai, Chandigarh, Delhi, Kolkata, Pune, Dehradun, Kanpur and Gurugram.
MBA Chai Wala Cafe
MBA Chai Wala Academy: Education for Entrepreneurs
On 18 October 2021, Prafull Billore launched the ‘Chai Wala MBA Academy’ with the main aim of helping individuals who aspire to become entrepreneurs by providing guidance to them. He promotes his vision “Har-Har Startup, Ghar-Ghar Startup.”
Award
- Prafull has received gold and silver YouTube Plaques.
Prafull Billore holding a gold and silver YouTube Plaque
- In 2023, he received the Pride of India Award at the GSA India @ 75 Expo Washington, DC Sequel on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC, USA.
Prafull Billore after receiving Pride of India Award at GSA India @ 75th Expro Washington, DC Sequel in 2023
Car Collection
Prafull Billore owns a Mercedes-Benz GLE 300d.
Prafull Billore, with his family, after buying a Mercedes GLE 300d
Prafull Billore prefers Tata Motors over other car brands. He owns Tata Nexon, Tata Harrier, and Tata Safari.
Prafull Billore with his younger brother Vivek Billore after buying Tata Safari.
Facts/Trivia
- As a child, Prafull helped his father manage their small grocery store. The family later started selling ‘pooja samagri’ under the Riddhi Dev brand.
His family shop, Riddhi Dev
- He was an individual of deep religious conviction who could often be seen traveling to various holy places across India.
Picture of Prafull Billore from his visit to Arulmigu Meenakshi Sundaraswarar Temple
- Prafull received many invitations from educational institutions to deliver motivational speeches to inspire the youth.
- He has been invited to various events as a judge including TATVA 2023 – Business Case Study Competition.
Prafull Billore at the TATVA 2023 National Finals in Pune, Maharashtra
- Prafull Billore’s meteoric rise to social media fame was not without repercussions. He was the target of many jokes, especially in the form of memes, which labeled him a “panoti,” or the bearer of misfortune in March 2023, when several famous figures who had been photographed with Billore were involved in scandals. Social media was soon awash with images of Billore’s “victims”, and jokes about his supposed curse showed no sign of slowing down. Interestingly, several events seem to support the “panoti” meme, such as Arvind Arora’s hard time on the reality show Shark Tank India in March 2023, and Gautam Adani’s involvement in a corruption scandal in 2023, after posing with Billore in April 2022. Despite the presence of social media Billore has helped him become famous, some people question whether being associated with him can be a liability for a famous personality.
A collage of some memes on Prafull Billore
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