As movie buffs, we absolutely love discovering that the random spots featured in films actually exist in real life! Our latest discovery? The iconic tea stall in Dhurandhar, where Hamza and Aalam Bhai sat down for chai and exchanged information and strategies. And guess what? It wasn’t a specially built set, but a real tea shop in Leh that was recently discovered by a content creator!
The Real Tea Shop In Leh That Featured In Dhurandhar
Creator Soumya Chatterjee (@its_naturemoto) recently discovered the iconic tea stall, ‘Washma Butt’, in Leh, which was featured in Dhurandhar. Most of us assumed that the ‘Washma Butt Biryani and Chai Shop’ shown in the film was fictitious, but it turns out that it’s a very real chai shop in Leh, Ladakh.
He managed to find the famous ‘Dhurandhar wali chai ki dukaan’ in Leh, complete with the same green interiors seen in the film. In fact, the shop now even features framed pictures of Ranveer Singh and Gaurav Gera in their characters, placed right above the bench where they had tea in the movie. There’s also a fun poster that reads, “Have Some Dhurandhar Chai” there.
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Film Fans Loving The New Discovery!
Just like us, many movie buffs online were stunned to discover that the iconic chai shop from Dhurandhar actually exists in Leh. Hundreds of people flooded the comments section of the post with excitement, and even Gaurav Gera joined in on the fun by commenting on it. Many people travelling to Leh asked for the address, while others wondered if this place is soon going to see long lines, thanks to this new discovery!
“Is the tea salty?” Someone in the comments asked, and even we are curious!
“1 chai apne liye aur 1 Aalam bhai ke liye,” another comment read, and it seems like people are still not over the film.
“Why didn’t it come to my feed before…I was in Leh just less than 3 weeks ago!” a netizen wrote.
“This is incredible,” another user wrote.
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So, if you ever find yourself in Leh, make sure to stop by this iconic chai spot. And just for the feels, either take a friend along or order two cups of tea if you’re travelling solo — all for the nostalgia of the film!
Cover Image Courtesy: Instagram/officialjiostudios & Instagram/its_naturemoto
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FAQs
Is the tea shop shown in Dhurandhar real?
Yes, the ‘Washma Butt Biryani and Chai Shop’ featured in the film is a real tea stall located in Leh, Ladakh.