After the recent gaffe by Raj Babbar about how it was possible to have a full meal in Mumbai in Rupees 12, a media furor ensued. The opposition parties rallied against the Congress Minister fueling charges of skewing the poverty statistics and having no compassion for the lesser privileged citizens of the nation.
After the initial up-the-ante reaction by Diggy Raja, better sense prevailed and Congress Party distanced itself from this statement made by it's MP.
Not to be deterred by the party policy, Sher E Babbar, defiance writhe large on his face, Raj Babbar announced a press conference.
The press conference was an invitation to all the members of the fourth estate to visit sher e BABBAR DA DHABA, a restaurant started by Raj Babbar where each and every dish on the menu would be within the quoted amount of INR 12.
The entire media brigade plans a tasting session at Babbar Dhaba. To their surprise, the Dhaba is quite unlike anything they had expected.
The location is South Mumbai, Cuffe Parade to be specific. The entrance is grand with valet car parking and exquisite lawns. The media pack is just awestruck!!!! If the entrance was so grand, what would the ambience inside be like and how the hell was Babbar planning to sell everything for INR 12???
The suspense building up by the minute, the journos are escorted to the main foyer where Arya Babbar receives them with a welcome drink. It is a mojito!!!!! Journos are now just out of their wits. Arya escorts them to the dining section. An elaborate spread is laid out in front of them. The journos feast on the lavish spread comprising of starters, breads, salads, meats, vegetables, Chinese counters, South Indian spread, desserts, pizzas etc. Immaculately dressed waiters are presenting dishes in various orders.
Finally it s the time to settle the bill and whoa whoa!!!! each member of the press is presented with a bill of INR 12 (all taxes inclusive)!!!! They cannot just believe what they are seeing!!!! This is just too good to be true. They settle their cheques and head out - quite happy and satiated!!! Tomorrow's big news has to be written!!!!
Yes it is possible to have meals in Mumbai for INR 12!!!!!
Then, on their way out...
Wait for the next episode!!!!!!
The entire media brigade plans a tasting session at Babbar Dhaba. To their surprise, the Dhaba is quite unlike anything they had expected.
The location is South Mumbai, Cuffe Parade to be specific. The entrance is grand with valet car parking and exquisite lawns. The media pack is just awestruck!!!! If the entrance was so grand, what would the ambience inside be like and how the hell was Babbar planning to sell everything for INR 12???
The suspense building up by the minute, the journos are escorted to the main foyer where Arya Babbar receives them with a welcome drink. It is a mojito!!!!! Journos are now just out of their wits. Arya escorts them to the dining section. An elaborate spread is laid out in front of them. The journos feast on the lavish spread comprising of starters, breads, salads, meats, vegetables, Chinese counters, South Indian spread, desserts, pizzas etc. Immaculately dressed waiters are presenting dishes in various orders.
Finally it s the time to settle the bill and whoa whoa!!!! each member of the press is presented with a bill of INR 12 (all taxes inclusive)!!!! They cannot just believe what they are seeing!!!! This is just too good to be true. They settle their cheques and head out - quite happy and satiated!!! Tomorrow's big news has to be written!!!!
Yes it is possible to have meals in Mumbai for INR 12!!!!!
Then, on their way out...
- What happens next?
- How does Babbar manage to run the business?
- How does the entire model work?
- Was this just a facade to impress the press?
- Is it really possible to have one meal in 12 rupees?
Wait for the next episode!!!!!!
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