Tarul Rayan gained widespread attention after being featured in a viral video by an American vlogger during his visit to Chennai.

In today’s fast-paced world, juggling multiple roles is not uncommon. But when a PhD student runs a food stall while excelling in academics, it definitely becomes a discussed and viral story. Recently,

Viral video of a PhD student balancing his studies with a food stall in Chennai has caught the attention of Anand Mahindra.

Business tycoon Anand Mahindra shared a viral video on Friday featuring an American vlogger and a vendor from Chennai. Noting the most charming moment from the video, Mahindra shared how the Chennai vendor Rayan,

American vlogger Christopher Lewis filmed his interaction with Rayan while sampling dishes such as Chicken 65 and chicken cutlets, which were served from the vendor’s humble cart. However, what left Lewis most impressed was Rayan’s dedication to both his academic work and his part-time food business.

Tarul Rayan, a PhD food vendor from Chennai, is a doctorate candidate in biotechnology who went viral in September.