Who 'invented' Vada Pav? Tweet about 'inventor' trends and netizens have special request

Vada Pav is one of most popular dishes in city of Mumbai. Recently, a tweet about a man named Ashok Vaidya being person to have 'invented' this dish started doing rounds on social media. Since n, netizens have been thinking about ways to thank and hour him for gifting dish to people of city. Several fans were also of opinion that a 'statue' dedicated to Ashok Vaidya should be erected in city. Read on: 

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Internet is buzzing about Vada Pav creator Ashok Vaidya

Recently, a user on social media shared a picture of a snack seller, Ashok Vaidya. social media user wrote about how re are several claims that he is first person to have invented vada pav. According to post, Ashok Vaidya started selling product near Dadar station in 1966.

Take a look at post here:

As soon as this post hit social media, netizens were caught in wonderment after learning about 'inventor' of vada pav. One fan also wrote how a 'statue' of Ashok Vaidya should be made in hour of his invention that has become a crucial part of every Mumbaikars' life. Ar fan also added that it was t just Mumbaikar but should be houred by every Indian. One netizen also spoke about re is use of being in Mumbai if y have t eaten vada pav in ir life.

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Here is a look at what or fans of vada pav had to say

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A documentary tracing legacy of Ashok Vaidya was reportedly made. documentary was also screened at JIO MAMI Mumbai Film Festival. In an interview with a news daily, Ashok Vaidya’s younger son, Narendra spoke about how his far invented dish. He added that his far first set up shop in early 1960s. He added that Ashok Vaidya started by selling poha and vadas. However, he added, he decided to sell vadas paired with a pav and some garlic chutney. Ashok Vaidya’s son revealed that combination became a 'hit' and since n dish has occupied a special place in hearts of people.

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