Golden Boy Neeraj Chopra savours Lakhnawi chai

Neeraj Chopra, the Olympian Gold and Silver medallist javelin athlete, visited Sharma Chai in Lucknow. He cherished the famous tea, samosa, and bun-makkhan, recalling his fond memories of the city. Fans gathered for autographs and selfies, chanting praises for their nation's hero.

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Neeraj specially asked for chai in a kulhad and also had Sharma ke famous samose and bun-makkhan (BCCL/ Aditya Yadav) A massive crowd gathered outside Sharma Chai in Lalbagh on Saturday, buzzing with excitement, to catch a glimpse of the nation’s Golden Boy, Neeraj Chopra . Olympian Gold and Silver Medallist javelin athlete , Neeraj, who bagged a Silver Medal at the 2024 Paris Olympics , was in Lucknow for an event. Right after landing, he made his way to the city’s beloved Sharma Chai to have a quick munch.

Neeraj tried the famous Sharma Ji ki Chai along with samosa and bun-makkhan Neeraj tried the famous Sharma Ji ki Chai along with samosa and bun-makkhan. Top Picks For You Himanshu Sharma: No visit to Lucknow is complete without a cup of Sharma ki chai He said, “I came to Lucknow in 2012 for Junior Nationals. That was my very first Javelin national event that I took part in, and I had made a national record in that, so, Lucknow holds a very special place for me.



Kam aana hota hai but yahan anna accha lagta hai mujhe. I have heard so much about Sharma Chai and finally today I got to try it and meet him in person.” He added “I had the tea, the samosa and the bun-makhan and I must say the taste is very unique.

Jab bhi main India mein hota hoon, I have a lot of tea because whenever I am travelling abroad or I am training, I cannot have tea at all. Since today I am in Lucknow, so I put the diet aside and tried Sharma Ji ki Chai and samose.” Neeraj at Sharma Ji ki Chai (BCCL/ Aditya Yadav) “This time I am taking a short trip so sadly I won’t be able to go to many places in Lucknow, but I really wish to plan a proper trip with time and explore the city.

I must say the city has developed and changed a lot. Pehle se bahot clean hai city.” While going out, Neeraj, shook hands with the fans and posed for selfies.

City folk chanted, ‘Desh Ki Shaan Neeraj Chopra, Humara Heera, Desh Ratan!’ -Manas Mishra.