From Rs 2 Dahi Bhalla to BMW: The Millionaire Chaatwala of Nehru Place

• Mukesh Kumar Sharma, known as the Millionaire Bhalle Wale, started selling dahi bhalla for Rs 2 a plate in Nehru Place in 1989.
• He now drives a BMW and runs the popular 'Sharma Ji Chaat' stall, with a plate of dahi bhalla costing around Rs 50.
• The business, which began as a small street-side venture, is now a three-generation-old family business, originally from Kolkata.
• Mukesh refined the recipe, using a special 16-ingredient masala, moong dal bhallas, 40 kg of fresh curd daily, and a homemade date-based chutney.
• Despite significant financial success, Mukesh remains grounded, continuing to sell chaat from a simple foldable table, challenging traditional entrepreneurship ideas.

Why It Matters: Mukesh Sharma's journey from a Rs 2 dahi bhalla vendor to a BMW-driving millionaire highlights the potential of street food.