Prafull Billore is an Indian entrepreneur and the visionary founder of MBA Chai Wala, an Indian brand that offers a wide range of teas and snacks. With extraordinary vision and unwavering passion for chai tea, he transformed his business into a thriving business.
Wiki/Biography
Prafull Billore, popularly known as MBA Chai Wala, was born on Sunday, January 14, 1996, in Dhar, Madhya Pradesh (age 27; as of 2023). His zodiac sign is Capricorn. Praful grew up in Dar.
Childhood photos of Prafull Billore and younger brother Vivek Billore
In 2016, he studied Bachelor of Commerce from Devi Ahilya Vishwavidyalaya College of Commerce, Indore, Madhya Pradesh. In the same year, he started preparing for the Common Admission Test (CAT) and the Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT), but failed to pass the exams. He prepared for the exams for two years; however, he could not clear them.
appearance
Height (approximately): 5′ 9″
Weight (approximately): 75kg
Hair color: black
Eye color: black
family
Prafull Billore was born into a middle-class Hindu farmer family in the Brahmin community of Dhar, Madhya Pradesh.
Parents and siblings
His father Pandit Sohan Billore was a businessman, farmer and vice president of Akhil Bharatiya Naramdiya Brahmin Sangathan.
Praful Birol and his parents
Prafull has a younger brother named Vivek Billore who is the co-founder of MBA Chai Wala franchise.
Prafull Billore and his brother Vivek Billore (right)
wife and children
Prafull Billore married Shreya, a lawyer, on December 12, 2020; Shreya serves as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of MBA Chai Wala.
Photos from Prafull Billore and Shreya’s wedding
The couple has a son named Miransh Billore.
Prafull Billore with wife Shreya Billore and son Miransh Billore
religion
Prafull Billore believes in Hinduism.
Profession
Chasing the perfect cup: from humble beginnings to beloved tea empire
Prafull’s journey to becoming the mastermind behind the highly successful MBA Chai Wala franchise has been anything but smooth. Despite his best efforts and countless sleepless nights, he couldn’t pass his MBA exam; however, he refused to let this setback define him and instead took a job as a steward at McDonald’s in 2017. It wasn’t long before he was promoted to cashier, but Praful knew deep down that he was destined for something. More important than working for someone else. Driven by his passion for tea, which had been his 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. Worried that his parents would disapprove of his decision to sell tea, he got $8,000 from his father under the guise of attending a short course and opened a tea stall in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, in 2017.
Prafull Billore makes tea at a roadside stall in Ahmedabad, Gujarat
On the first day at the makeshift tea stall, things didn’t go as planned and not a single customer showed up, but Praful refused to give up and came up with a new strategy. He started talking to customers in English, which piqued their interest in English-speaking Chai Wala and his unique tea blends. While juggling her father’s expectations for an MBA with her own passion for tea, Prafull found herself at a crossroads. Ultimately, he chose to follow his heart and left the MBA program to pursue his dream of creating the best tea in India. Prafull worked tirelessly to experiment with different chai milk blends and flavors until he achieved the perfect blend, which made him the famous founder of Mr. Billore Ahmedabad Chai Wala Franchise, popularly known as MBA Chai Wala.
Tea, toast and tissues: Prafull’s secret to marketing success
The success of Praful’s tea business was attributed to his clever marketing skills. He started serving tea in earthen cups, along with toast and paper towels. He placed his tea shop at political rallies, weddings and other events to increase brand awareness and attract more customers. Additionally, social media has played a crucial role in promoting his business. Praful remains active on social media to connect with customers, and his Valentine’s Day marketing strategy of offering free tea to singles went viral, attracting customers. To further attract customers, he launched book drives and open mic nights at the store. These innovative strategies helped his tea business become a well-known brand in the country and opened in different cities such as Bangalore, Lucknow, Mumbai, Chandigarh, Delhi, Kolkata, Pune, Dehradun, Kanpur and Gurgaon branch.
MBA Chai Wala Cafe
MBA Chaiwala College: Entrepreneurship Education
On October 18, 2021, Prafull Billore launched ‘MBA Chai Wala Academy’ with the primary objective to assist individuals who aspire to become entrepreneurs by providing guidance to them. He preached the vision of “Har-Har Startup, Ghar-Ghar Startup”.
Awards
- Prafull received YouTube Gold and Silver Awards.
Prafull Billore holding gold and silver YouTube plaque
- In 2023, he received the Pride of India Award at the GSA India @ 75 Expo Washington, DC Sequel held on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC, USA.
Prafull Billore after receiving Pride of India Award at GSA India 2023 @ 75 Expro Washington, DC Sequel
car collection
Prafull Billore owns a Mercedes-Benz GLE 300d.
Prafull Billore and his family after purchasing a Mercedes GLE 300d
Praful Birol prefers Tata Motors over other car brands. He owns Tata Nexon, Tata Harrier and Tata Safari.
After Prafull Billore and his brother Vivek Billore purchased Tata Safari.
Facts/Trivia
- As a child, Praful assisted his father in managing their small grocery store. Later, the family started selling “pooja samagri” under the brand name Riddhi Dev.
His shop Riddhi Dev
- He was a man of deep religious faith and could often be seen traveling to various holy places across India.
Photos of Prafull Billore during visit to Arulmigu Meenakshi Sundaraswarar temple
- Praful has received invitations from many educational institutions to deliver motivational speeches to inspire the youth.
- He has been invited as a judge for various events including TATVA 2023 – Business Case Study Competition.
Prafull Billore attended the TATVA 2023 National Finals in Pune, Maharashtra
- Praful Birol’s meteoric rise on social media has not been without repercussions. In March 2023, he became the target of many jokes, mainly in the form of memes, being labeled a “panoti”, a bringer of doom, when several high-profile figures photographed with Birol were embroiled in a scandal . Social media was quickly flooded with photos of Birol’s “victims,” and jokes about his alleged curse show no signs of slowing down. Interestingly, some incidents seem to support the “panoti” meme, such as Arvind Arora’s difficult time on reality show Shark Tank India in March 2023, and Gautam Adani’s (Gautam Adani) was embroiled in a 2023 corruption scandal in 2022 after he was photographed with Birol in April. While Birol’s social media presence has helped him become famous, some have questioned whether being associated with him could become a burden for high-profile people.
A collage of some memes on Prafull Billore
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