Arshad Khan, the Pakistani tea seller whose striking looks went viral in 2016, has secured Rs 1 crore on Shark Tank Pakistan to expand his café business.
Accompanied by his business partner, Kazim Hasan, Khan shared his journey from a roadside tea seller to a café owner operating two outlets in Pakistan and three in England through a franchise model.
Initially seeking Rs 1 crore for a 5% equity stake, Khan received competing offers from the sharks. After deliberation, he accepted a deal with Rabeel Warraich and Romanna Dada, granting them a 25% equity stake in his business.
With ambitious plans to expand internationally, Khan’s success story has inspired many, demonstrating how a viral moment can transform dreams into reality.