Chai Delight: Surat’s Dumas 60-Year-Old Uncle Brews Tea and Sings Melodious Old Songs, Drawing Crowds for Hours

In the sprawling expanse of Surat’s Dumas area, people gather not only to enjoy tea but also to listen to sweet melodies. Vijaybhai, aged 60, manages the tea stall. During tea-making hours, he sings old songs on the mic. Engrossed in his singing, people stand mesmerized, waiting eagerly to see Vijaybhai and enjoy his strong tea.

Kaka Has Been Running a Tea Stall for 20 Years

Typically, those who brew tea on a kettle hold items like cups and milk, but Vijaybhai, who has been brewing tea on a kettle for years, also has a mic in his hands. There is also a speaker on the kettle, so when he sings, people who come there can hear it well. 

He has been running a tea kettle in the Dumas area of ​​Surat city for the last 20 years, but for the last three years, he has been making tea while holding a microphone like a professional singer.

People Are Amazed

People who come here to drink tea have an experience similar to that of a cafe. People are amazed to see how, at such a young age, someone who makes tea also sings old songs without missing the pitch and rhythm like a professional singer. Along with this, making tea, they have peace. They are famous in Surat under the name Kaka Tea House.

Started Singing Songs on Mic After Corona

Vijaybhai revealed that he has always had a passion for music since childhood. For the past 20 years, he has been running a tea stall in the Dumas area. Singing songs was a hobby from a young age, but due to the family’s financial circumstances, he never considered entering this field. He began singing songs on the mic while making tea during his usual tea-making times.

People Come from Different Cities of Gujarat

Vijaybhai mentioned that during the time of Corona, people were often feeling down and coming to Dumas to listen to my songs brought them joy, prompting me to think that people from far and wide come to listen to songs on the mic. 

People come from various cities like Vadodara, Ahmedabad, Bardoli, Navsari, Vyara, and others in Gujarat. Now, I can fulfill my passion and my income has also increased because of this.