'Chai wala' Arshad Khan wins Rs 10 million tea brand deal on Shark Tank Pakistan

Arshad Khan, popularly known as the ‘chai wala’ after a photo of him went viral in Pakistan, has secured a Rs 10 million deal for his tea brand on Pakistan’s Shark Tank.

Arshad who rose to fame after his photograph spread across social media, presented his tea brand to the investors on the reality show and impressed the judges with his entrepreneurial skills and vision, Express News reported.

The viral fame that first boosted Arshad Khan's popularity eventually led him to model and, later, to launch his own tea brand, a journey that has now culminated in a million-rupee deal.

Arshad Khan’s deal is viewed as a significant step forward in his business journey.

Judges on Shark Tank praised Arshad Khan’s business insight and expressed confidence in his brand's potential, applauding his innovative approach.

The investment marks a success not only for Arshad Khan but also serves as an example for other young entrepreneurs in Pakistan, who are inspired by his journey from tea vendor to business figure.