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NDTV
a day ago
- General
- NDTV
Viral: This Mumbai Vada Pav Seller's Story Is Winning Hearts Online - Here's Why
Show Quick Read Summary is AI-generated, newsroom-reviewed A vada pav seller in Mumbai has gone viral and has won many hearts on social media. The vendor's daughter, Ishika Dhanmeher, took to LinkedIn to share her story in detail. Ishika explained that her mother started her food stall 11 years ago outside a BMC hospital. Ishika's maternal grandmother works at the hospital, but her daughter's job turned out to be about "making relations" outside the establishment. Ishika noted that the early years were not easy for her mother. She faced several challenges. The LinkedIn user wrote, "Every other day, something would go wrong. Her stall would be broken. Something would be stolen. People around would taunt her. Even the hospital staff wouldn't let her work in peace. All because she dared to do something of her own. But she didn't stop. She didn't complain." Ishika's mother continued to work hard despite the difficulties and persevered. Slowly and steadily, she made a name for herself among hospital staff and other people in the locality. Ishika stated, "She proved her food was hygienic. She told them it's all made at home, by her. And slowly, she made them love her. The same people who once pushed her away... Now invite her to hospital picnics." Ishika said that her mother has a special gift for people. She explained how her mom manages to connect with people and make them feel seen. Her mom has managed to learn multiple languages so that she can speak to people in their native tongue. "She treats everyone like a person. She talks to them, listens to them. And she speaks to everyone in their own language - Marathi, Gujarati, Telugu, Hindi, even English (however, she is not educated). Whatever helps them feel seen. She's not afraid of people. She's not afraid to ask. She's not afraid to convince. That's her gift. She builds relationships. She builds trust. She never asks for help - but help just finds her," Ishika wrote. Ishika also revealed that her mother modifies her vada pav offerings on the basis of what's trending. This is also part of the charm that attracts people to return to her stall. "If she sees vada pav trends changing, she adds variations. If she feels the mood is off, she brings the energy back. Every time I visit her stall, I see people excited just to talk to her. Like they're meeting an old friend." Ishika added that her mom has won the respect of many people around her through her communication and interpersonal skills. She goes on to express pride in how she (Ishika) herself has inherited these traits. She wrote, "She's not formally educated - but doctors, nurses, and officers from the hospital respect her more than any degree. Why? Because she's real. She's sharp. She never stops smiling. And she loves what she does. This post isn't about struggle. It's about how your personality can become your power. Two things I've inherited from her: Communication and Building genuine relationships. And if that's all I got from her - I already have everything I need." Here's how LinkedIn users reacted to this viral post: "Such a wholesome post and an inspiring story!" "Passion and grit :) I think all our moms have these qualities woven into their personalities. Kudos to Aunty." "Such an inspiring story! Your mom's dedication and hard work truly reflect the spirit of Mumbai and entrepreneurship. Wishing her and your stall all the success and many more customers ahead!" "More power to her and lots of success!!" "This really did show that true connection matters. Amazing stuff here." "People don't remember you from your money, from your status, from your degree; they truly remember you in the long run on how you made them feel, the energy you gave them, the hope you gave them." "Thank you for reminding me how one doesn't need fancy titles or degrees to excel; just zeal, determination, and resourcefulness could go a long way." What did you think of this viral post? Let us know in the comments below.
Economic Times
a day ago
- Business
- Economic Times
Mumbai marketing manager shares key lessons from her mother, who runs a vada pav stall, but respected by doctors and officers
Synopsis A Mumbai woman's LinkedIn post celebrating her mother's vada pav stall success near BMC Hospital has gone viral. Despite facing initial challenges like stall damage and resistance from hospital staff, her mother persevered through resilience and multilingual skills. She built strong relationships with customers, adapted to changing trends, and maintained a positive attitude, earning respect and admiration from the community. Mumbai Vada pav mother LinkedIn post A Mumbai woman's LinkedIn post about her mother's vada pav stall outside BMC Hospital has gone viral, drawing praise for the woman's resilience and multilingual skills. For 11 years, her mother has sold vada pav near the hospital, overcoming many challenges along the way. Ishika Dhanmeher shared how her mother faced difficulties early on, including her stall being damaged, items stolen, and hospital staff trying to stop her. Many doubted her simply because she was a woman working independently. '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,' Ishika wrote. Initially, even hospital staff resisted her presence, but over time, the same people who once pushed her away now invite her to hospital picnics. Ishika highlighted how her mother treats everyone as individuals, listening to them and speaking their language — Marathi, Gujarati, Telugu, Hindi, and even English — despite not having formal education. 'She's not afraid of people. She's not afraid to ask. She's not afraid to convince. That's her gift,' Ishika said. Her mother builds trust and genuine connections with her customers without asking for help, yet help finds her also pointed out her mother's ability to notice changing food trends and adapt her menu with new vada pav variations. If she senses a low mood around, she brings back energy with her smile and positivity. This spirit has earned her respect from doctors, nurses, and hospital officers, many of whom value her personality more than formal degrees. "She's not formally educated — but doctors, nurses, and officers from the hospital respect her more than any degree. Why? Because she's real. She's sharp. She never stops smiling. And she loves what she does,' Ishika post has attracted many supportive comments online. Nikhilesh Datta Banik called her mother 'a proud daughter of a remarkable woman entrepreneur, truly inspiring!' Sayani Mukherjee wrote, 'A true Superwoman raising another.' Another user, Ravisha Nautiyal, said, 'Hats off to your mother! Building relationships and maintaining them is crucial not just for business but also for growth, your mother is an inspiration!'Ishika's post highlights how success can come not only from formal titles but also from hard work, kindness, and a smile that never fades.
Time of India
a day ago
- Business
- Time of India
Mumbai marketing manager shares key lessons from her mother, who runs a vada pav stall, but respected by doctors and officers
A Mumbai woman's LinkedIn post about her mother's vada pav stall outside BMC Hospital has gone viral, drawing praise for the woman's resilience and multilingual skills. For 11 years, her mother has sold vada pav near the hospital, overcoming many challenges along the way. Ishika Dhanmeher shared how her mother faced difficulties early on, including her stall being damaged, items stolen, and hospital staff trying to stop her. Many doubted her simply because she was a woman working independently. '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,' Ishika wrote. Productivity Tool Zero to Hero in Microsoft Excel: Complete Excel guide By Metla Sudha Sekhar View Program Finance Introduction to Technical Analysis & Candlestick Theory By Dinesh Nagpal View Program Finance Financial Literacy i e Lets Crack the Billionaire Code By CA Rahul Gupta View Program Digital Marketing Digital Marketing Masterclass by Neil Patel By Neil Patel View Program Finance Technical Analysis Demystified- A Complete Guide to Trading By Kunal Patel View Program Productivity Tool Excel Essentials to Expert: Your Complete Guide By Study at home View Program Artificial Intelligence AI For Business Professionals Batch 2 By Ansh Mehra View Program Building relationships beyond business Initially, even hospital staff resisted her presence, but over time, the same people who once pushed her away now invite her to hospital picnics. Ishika highlighted how her mother treats everyone as individuals, listening to them and speaking their language — Marathi, Gujarati, Telugu, Hindi, and even English — despite not having formal education. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Undo 'She's not afraid of people. She's not afraid to ask. She's not afraid to convince. That's her gift,' Ishika said. Her mother builds trust and genuine connections with her customers without asking for help, yet help finds her naturally. Adapting and staying positive Ishika also pointed out her mother's ability to notice changing food trends and adapt her menu with new vada pav variations. If she senses a low mood around, she brings back energy with her smile and positivity. This spirit has earned her respect from doctors, nurses, and hospital officers, many of whom value her personality more than formal degrees. Live Events "She's not formally educated — but doctors, nurses, and officers from the hospital respect her more than any degree. Why? Because she's real. She's sharp. She never stops smiling. And she loves what she does,' Ishika wrote. Social media praises resilience and warmth The post has attracted many supportive comments online. Nikhilesh Datta Banik called her mother 'a proud daughter of a remarkable woman entrepreneur, truly inspiring!' Sayani Mukherjee wrote, 'A true Superwoman raising another.' Another user, Ravisha Nautiyal, said, 'Hats off to your mother! Building relationships and maintaining them is crucial not just for business but also for growth, your mother is an inspiration!' Ishika's post highlights how success can come not only from formal titles but also from hard work, kindness, and a smile that never fades.
Time of India
2 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
Mumbai woman salutes her mom, who runs successful vada pav stall: 'She has no formal education, but they respect her more than any degree
Humble Beginnings and Early Struggles Winning Trust Through Persistence The Power of Connection Adapting and Thriving Earning Respect Beyond Education A Legacy of Communication and Relationships Praise from Across the Internet A heartwarming story from Mumbai has captured the attention of LinkedIn users across the country. Ishika Dhanmeher shared an emotional post honoring her mother's remarkable journey of resilience, perseverance, and warmth. The post quickly gained momentum, drawing praise for the inspiring life of a woman who has spent over a decade running a humble vada pav stall outside the BMC mother began her entrepreneurial journey 11 years ago, setting up a small stall directly outside the hospital where Ishika's grandmother worked. The decision was far from easy. In the early days, every step forward seemed to come with new challenges. Her stall was repeatedly damaged, thefts occurred, and she was subjected to taunts from passersby. Even members of the hospital staff made it difficult for her to work in peace, seemingly because she dared to carve out her own of giving up or lodging complaints, she chose to let her work speak for itself. She demonstrated that her food was clean, fresh, and prepared entirely at home. Slowly but steadily, her dedication turned skeptics into supporters. The very same individuals who once dismissed her now welcomed her to hospital gatherings and picnics, treating her as part of their of her strongest qualities has been her ability to connect with people from all walks of life. She takes the time to engage in real conversations, listens to their stories, and speaks in whatever language makes them feel comfortable—whether it's Marathi, Gujarati, Telugu, Hindi, or even a touch of English. Despite having no formal education, she navigates these interactions with confidence and courage to approach people, her willingness to ask, and her knack for persuading others have become defining traits. Over the years, she has built strong relationships grounded in mutual trust, without ever directly seeking assistance—yet help seems to find her when she needs business is never stagnant. She notices trends and changes in taste, introducing new variations of vada pav when needed. If the atmosphere at the stall feels low-spirited, she brings energy back into it. Customers often drop by not just for the food but for the joy of meeting her, treating each interaction like catching up with an old she lacks formal qualifications, her sincerity and integrity have earned her deep respect from doctors, nurses, and hospital officials. Her daughter believes that the key to this respect lies in her authenticity, her quick thinking, her ever-present smile, and her love for what she wrote, "She's not formally educated—but doctors, nurses, and officers from the hospitalrespect her more than any degree."For Ishika, her mother's story is not about hardship alone—it's a testament to how personality can be a powerful asset. She credits her mother for instilling in her two invaluable skills: the ability to communicate effectively and the gift of building genuine relationships. To her, these lessons are worth more than any material users flooded the comments with admiration. Many described her mother as a true role model and a superwoman raising another. Others applauded her for proving that success is not always measured by titles or formal recognition but by the heart, determination, and unwavering optimism one brings to their work.
News18
2 days ago
- Business
- News18
‘More Power To Her': Vada Pav Vendor With No Formal Education Speaks 5 Languages
Last Updated: 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. What are your thoughts on this? tags : Mumbai woman view comments Location : Delhi, India, India First Published: August 11, 2025, 12:18 IST News viral 'More Power To Her': Vada Pav Vendor With No Formal Education Speaks 5 Languages Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
