Chandrika Gera Dixit, a street vendor, quit her job at Haldiram and started a vada pav stall in Delhi’s Sainik Vihar. Delhi’s “Vada Pav Girl” Chandrika Dixit is a social media sensation. She has a fast food stall in Delhi’s Mongolpuri area selling Vada Pav to hundreds daily.

Chandrika Gera Dixit Biography

Chandrika Gera Dixit Early Life and Family

Chandrika, who was born in Indore, Madhya Pradesh, on November 19, suffered from adversity at an early age. She lost her parents and then moved to Delhi. She overcame hardships and eventually secured a job at Haldiram’s, where she refined her cooking abilities.

Chandrika Gera Dixit Career Journey

When Chandrika’s son developed dengue, her life drastically changed. She bravely decided to leave her work and start her own business with her husband, Yash Gera, since she was determined to support her family. Together, they opened up Mumbai Ka Famous Vada Pav—later dubbed The Authentic Vada Pav—in Pitampura, Delhi, near Keshav Maha Vidhyala.

Rise to Fame

Due to Chandrika’s commitment to making genuine Vada Pav, she soon attracted sizable groups of people who were eager to taste her delectable concoctions. She paid fees to run her stall, but she still had to deal with harassment from the local authorities, so her voyage was not without difficulties.

Chandrika Gera Personal Life and Interests

In addition to her economic endeavors, Chandrika is an ardent devotee of Lord Shiva, a dancer by passion, and an avid cyclist. In addition, she frequently posts pictures of her cherished pets on social media as an advocate for animal welfare.

Chandrika Gera Dixit Husband, Relationships & Children

Her husband’s name is Yash Gera Dixit. Her husband supports her in every situation. He stands with his wife. The couple ran their Vada Pav cart in Delhi, India.

Rudra Gera is the name of her adorable son. His birthday is March 30, 2021. She has a married status and is in a committed relationship.

Chandrika Gera Dixit Controversy

Chandrika has encountered difficulties in the past when authorities tried to take down her kiosk, so her success has not been without controversy. In spite of this, she is dedicated to her work and sets restrictions on the amount of Vada Pav that each individual may purchase after 8 p.m. in order to efficiently control demand.

Facts About Chandrika Gera Dixit

• Chandrika Gera Dixit grew up in Indore.
• She lost her parents when she was too young. Later, she moved to Delhi.
• In Delhi, Chandrika worked at Haldiram’s for around four years.
• While she was still working at Haldiram’s, her son fell ill with dengue. It was then that she decided to quit her job and start up a food cart along with her husband.
• She named her food cart Mumbai Ka Famous Vada Pav. It also goes by the name The Authentic Vada Pav. Chandrika Gera Dixit making Vada Pav at her food cart
• Chandrika’s food cart is located outside Keshav Maha Vidhyala, Gate Number 2, Co-operative Group Housing Societies Pitampura, Sainik Vihar, Pitampura, Delhi.
• Soon, she started getting huge crowds at her cart with customers waiting for hours to get their orders.
• Chandrika came into the spotlight after she had an argument with the Delhi Police and Municipal Corporation members after they allegedly tried to remove her stall from Sanik Vihar, Pitampura. She alleged that she had paid around Rs. 35,000 to the members of the Municipal Corporation to let her run the stall. However, she was still being harassed by them.

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