Fact Check: Has Starbucks Appointed Dolly Chaiwala As Their Brand Ambassador?

Recent claims are making rounds on the internet that says Dolly Chaiwala has been appointed as the brand ambassador of Tata's famous Coffee House Starbucks. Denying these false claims the company has taken to its social media platform to publish an official statement on the matter.

Keeping the false information away, the company took to their LinkedIn profile and issued an official statement that has put an end to the conversation. The company clarified that it doesn't have any official brand ambassador in India. The statement reads, "In light of recent conversations, we'd like to clarify that TATA Starbucks has no official brand ambassador in India."

It all started with a meme created by third parties and got considered as an official campaign of Starbucks by the netizens. The first sightings of this meme speculation came as an April Fool's Day prank by influencer Aditya Oza, this year.

Official Statement by Starbucks India:

In an official statement issued by Starbucks India on LinkedIn the company put curtains on these conversations, the statement says, "We have noted recent social media posts suggesting that TATA Starbucks has appointed an official brand ambassador. We would like to clarify that TATA Starbucks does not have any official brand ambassadors in India. Specifically, we have not entered any collaboration with Dolly Chaiwala."

Further they also mentioned where it all began, "A meme, created independently by a third party, appears to have been misconstrued as a formal campaign. TATA Starbucks is committed to communicating with accuracy and authenticity and we value the trust of our customers and communities."

Who is Dolly Chaiwala?

Dolly Chaiwala is an internet sensation and a tea vendor from Nagpur and is a widely known personality on the internet. This local tea seller got fame when he appeared in a video with Bill Gates. He is known for his unique and quirky style of making and serving tea.