“We stopped receiving regular rains. The underground water levels kept falling and agriculture took a blow. All hope was lost. I was not keen on farming, but I sensed the conditions deteriorating. It’s been around 25 years now and my family back in Rajasthan continues to struggle.
As a young man with a family to feed, I was clueless. I neither had the skills nor were the conditions suitable for farming. That’s when a relative suggested I move to Hyderabad, where he successfully ran a Dhaba. It was my only strand of hope and I clung on to it.
I knew nothing about cooking or running an eatery back then. So, he gave me the job of looking after the functioning of the Dhaba. I could have never imagined that to be my big push. From knowing absolutely nothing to running my own Dhaba today, it has been phenomenal.
After 2-3 years of supervising his Dhaba, I decided it was time for me to set up one of my own. On a highway, close to a college, I found the perfect spot. This business, like any other, required a certain process to grow. I chose my target audience, understood their tastes and found what I could serve best in their budget while managing to make my profits. Slowly everything started falling into place. My customers liked the respect I had for them and the lively atmosphere of my Dhaba. Within months, my Dal and Chana became a huge hit! As time progressed and business expanded, my sons joined in and even got another branch with seating for families. But I refused to let go of this small Dhaba. This was the humble beginning that has brought me and my family so far ahead.”

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