| 1. Arshad, a tea seller in Islamabad, Pakistan, gained internet fame after a photographer took his picture in Itwar Bazaar and shared it on Instagram. |
| 2. Previously, he worked as a fruit seller at the same market but transitioned to selling tea in mid-2016. |
| 3. He comes from a large family with 17 siblings. |
| 4. Following his viral photo, Arshad was recruited by online retailer 'Fitin' to model for the company based in Islamabad. |
| 5. In November 2016, a video song titled "Chai Wala" was released by Sid Mr. Rapper and Dj Danny, depicting Arshad's life. |
| 6. He launched his tea brand, Chaiwala & Co., which has outlets in Pakistan and London. |
| 7. In 2024, he secured a 10 million Pakistani Rupee investment for his brand on Shark Tank Pakistan. |
