‘More Power To Her': Vada Pav Vendor With No Formal Education Speaks 5 Languages
The woman has been selling vada pav for 11 years and speaks five languages, including Marathi, Hindi, Gujarati, Telugu, and English.
Street food is a major hit among many across the country, but have you ever paused to consider the lives of the vendors who keep these businesses running despite tough conditions? A LinkedIn post by a Mumbai-based woman has gone viral, sharing the inspiring story of her mother, who has been running a vada pav shop outside BMC Hospital for the past 11 years. What makes her story even more remarkable is that she sells vada pav while speaking five different languages.
The post was shared by Ishika Dhanmeher, who revealed that her mother faced many challenges in the beginning. Her stall was destroyed, items were stolen, and hospital staff even tried to stop her. Many people doubted her simply because she was a woman striving to succeed on her own. Commending her mother's spirit, she wrote, 'But she didn't stop. She didn't complain. She proved her food was hygienic. She told them it's all made at home, by her. And slowly, she made them love her."
Street Vendor Speaks 5 Languages: Marathi, Hindi, Gujarati, Telugu And English
Ishika believes that one of her mother's unique qualities is her ability to connect with others. She shared that the elderly woman speaks five languages (Marathi, Hindi, Gujarati, Telugu, and some English), despite never having received a formal education. She added, 'She's sharp. She never stops smiling. And she loves what she does."
Ishika Dhanmeher also states that her mother treats everyone with kindness. She listens, speaks, and understands people in the language that they are most comfortable with. She added, every time she visits her stall, she observes people who are thrilled to talk to her as if they were meeting an old friend.
Internet Praises The Vendor's Strength
The LinkedIn post captivated many people who admired the mother's resilience and ability to communicate across languages. A user wrote, 'Such a cute post…… very overwhelming… would really love to meet your mom someday."
Another person said, 'Just heartwarming read. More power to her."
One more added, 'Now, I just want to visit and meet the aunty. She literally did a great thing; hats off, Aunty!"
'This highlights the power of a positive attitude in bringing ideas to life. Kudos to your mother Ishika," another comment read.
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