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Hindustan Times
5 hours ago
- Business
- Hindustan Times
Dolly Chaiwala is Starbucks' new brand ambassador? Company denies viral claim
Social media has been flooded with posts linking Dolly Chaiwala to Starbucks. Many claimed that the coffee chain giant appointed the internet sensation as their brand ambassador in India. The company, however, issued a clarification, stating that it has not 'entered any collaboration with Dolly Chaiwala.' 'In light of recent conversations, we'd like to clarify that TATA Starbucks has no official brand ambassador in India,' Starbucks India posted on LinkedIn. 'CLARIFICATION REGARDING REPORTS OF STARBUCKS BRAND AMBASSADOR. We have noted recent social media posts suggesting that TATA Starbucks has appointed an official brand ambassador. We would like to clarify that TATA Starbucks does not have any official brand ambassadors in India. Specifically, we have not entered any collaboration with Dolly Chaiwala,' the company stated. 'A meme, created independently by a third party, appears to have been misconstrued as a formal campaign. TATA Starbucks is committed to communicating with accuracy and authenticity and we value the trust of our customers and communities,' it continued. It all started with a meme created as an April Fool's Day prank. In the post, a social media user claimed that Starbucks has decided that Dolly Chaiwala (Sunil Patil) will be appointed as their formal brand ambassador. It didn't take long for people to reshare the post without verifying the fact, creating an online buzz that was finally addressed by the company. Dolly Chaiwala became an internet sensation for making tea in his unique style. Hailing from Nagpur, he is usually seen dressed in a waistcoat, large sunglasses, and gold chains around his neck. He also often sports a unique hairstyle. Last year, Dolly Chaiwala triggered a social media frenzy when Bill Gates visited his shop to drink tea prepared by him.
Indian Express
a day ago
- Business
- Indian Express
Starbucks denies collaboration with Dolly Chaiwala, issues official statement: ‘meme created by third party'
After speculation on social media about Starbucks India appointing Pune-based tea vendor and content creator Dolly Chaiwala as its brand ambassador, the company denied the rumours in an official statement on Monday. The confusion was caused by a viral meme that featured a Starbucks cup with Dolly Chaiwala's name, Sunil Patil, written on it. The meme also featured the content creator, who collaborated with Bill Gates last year. Sharing the image, X user Dixit Dave wrote, 'Dolly Chaiwala became the brand ambassador of Starbucks India.' See here: Dolly Chaiwala became the brand ambassador of Starbucks India — Dixit Dave (@dixit_dave_) April 1, 2025 Soon after the speculation created a buzz on social media, Starbucks India, clarified that the company does not have any brand ambassadors in India. 'We have noted recent social media posts suggesting that TATA Starbucks has appointed an official brand ambassador. We would like to clarify that TATA Starbucks does not have any official brand ambassadors in India. Specifically, we have not entered any collaboration with Dolly Chaiwala,' the statement read. 'A meme, created independently by a third party, appears to have been misconstructed as a formal campaign. TATA Starbucks is committed to communicating with accuracy and authenticity and we value the trust of our customers and communities,' it added. See here: Dolly Chaiwala, a tea seller from Nagpur, became an internet sensation with his peculiar tea-making style and eye-catching appearance. Known for his flair, he wears a waistcoat, oversized sunglasses, gold chains, and sports a unique hairstyle. In his viral videos, he is often seen dramatically pouring milk into tea from a distance and serving it with quirky hand movements that sometimes catch customers off guard. Last year, Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates collaborated with Dolly and was seen enjoying a cup of tea at his stall.
Time of India
a day ago
- Business
- Time of India
Starbucks spills the tea on viral meme, denies collaboration with Dolly Chaiwala: 'No official brand ambassador in India'
Tata Starbucks on Monday, June 16, issued an official statement denying widespread rumours and ongoing speculations on social media suggesting the appointment of Dolly Chaiwala (real name is Sunil Patil), who is a popular tea vendor and internet sensation. Amid the growing rumours, the company issued a statement saying that there is no such partnership that exists, as per the narrative that emerged from a viral meme that has been misinterpreted as a formal endorsement. The confusion appears to have stemmed from a viral meme created by a third party that led to a 'misconstrued formal campaign'. Dolly Chaiwala became the brand ambassador of Starbucks India — Dixit Dave (@dixit_dave_) April 1, 2025 Starbucks denied any collaboration with Dolly Chaiwala Starbucks, in a public statement, denied any collaboration with Sunil Patel, popularly known as Dolly Chaiwala. In the post, the company wrote, "We have noted recent social media posts suggesting that TATA Starbucks has appointed an official brand ambassador. We would like to clarify that TATA Starbucks does not have any official brand ambassadors in India. Specifically, we have not entered into any collaboration with Dolly Chaiwala." Credit: LinkedIn The clarification comes in the wake of rumoured social media memes and digital articles claiming that Dolly Chaiwala, whose real name is Sunit Patil, had been officially appointed by the famous coffee brand. What really happened? According to the company, the claims regarding Dolly Chaiwala being the brand ambassador of TATA Starbucks India surfaced on social media from an April Fool's Day prank. The post was posted by an influencer called Aditya Oza. The post used a photoshopped picture of Dolly Chaiwala, and as soon as the fictional narrative dropped on the internet, it quickly went viral and instantly became a part of meme pages. However, many on social media pointed out that the image is fake. But now clarifying this, the company said, 'Tata Starbucks is committed to communicating with accuracy and authenticity, and we value the trust of our customers and communities." Who is Dolly Chaiwala? Sunil Patil, also famously known as Dolly Chaiwala, is a tea seller from Nagpur who gained massive fame and became an internet sensation when his flamboyant tea-making style went viral after serving it to an American businessman and philanthropist, Bill Gates. Most recently, Patil also appeared on Indian reality shows, including Bigg Boss 18. To stay updated on the stories that are going viral, follow Indiatimes Trending.
