‘Not Deported, Just Devoted': Why This Ex-US Techie Runs A Food Stall In Mohali

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The man's story was shared on Instagram, where he revealed that he had to return to India after his father's demise.
Moving to the United States for professional growth is a dream of many, with the country offering high salaries, better job opportunities, and a better quality of life. Despite a promising future, an Indian man left his high-paying job in the US to sell street food in Mohali. Maninder Singh, who spent three years working in the American IT space, is now going viral for his unique story, as he reveals why he came back to India for a smaller job.
A video has been shared on the Instagram handle of Real Foodler, where Maninder Singh is narrating his story while also performing his duties at the food stall. The video opens to show Maninder Singh displaying his New York driver's license as he further moves on to speak about his past work, which included three years in the US.
'I worked in the IT sector. I have an overall experience of 12 years, and I have worked in retail, call centre, and sales. Then, after IT, I got the chance to go to the US," Singh said in the video. He further revealed that his father's sudden demise brought him back to India and that he wasn't deported. Mentioning that his wife has 20 years of experience in cooking and that she takes care of preparing the dishes, Singh shared that he helps with the stall and the business.
He then shows the various items that the couple sells at their stall, including rajma-chawal, roti, mango lassi, salad, pakora kadhi, egg curry, and chaap, among others. The stall is located in Mohali's Phase 5, opposite Kalyan Jewellers. Speaking to the Hindustan Times, Maninder Singh shared that he started the food joint with his wife a few months ago and that the income is not yet very stable. 'My wife prepares everything in the morning, and I start work at 1 PM. She comes to join me later in the afternoon," he shared.
The heartwarming story of the man's determined stance and high spirits impressed many on the internet while also shedding light on the challenges that Indians faced after deportation. Earlier this year, the US government had accorded more than 600 Indian nationals who had entered without looking status.
First Published:
June 10, 2025, 15:56 IST