Boman Irani learnt the art of Dabbawallas

Bloomberg UTV, India's premiere business news channel organized an interesting and engaging session with the Dabbawallas of Mumbai today. Boman Irani, host of Bloomberg UTV's first business reality show THE PITCH graced the occasion and interacted with the Dabbawallas.

Humbled by their kind gesture, Boman Irani flagged off the dabba delivery for the day on the Dabbawallas request. Extending their support towards Bloomberg UTV's show THE PITCH ' which aims to identify, evaluate and encourage potential entrepreneurs, the Dabbawallas shared their success mantra and gave a few tips to the budding entrepreneurs.

Said Sopan Laxman Mare, President, Mumbai Tiffin Box Supplier's Association, "We strongly believe that any one can have a business idea. But unless that individual has the will power and the ability to work hard towards taking his/her idea to greater heights, it can never be successful. We would like to wish all the contestants' good luck for their future endeavors! One should always bear in mind that work is worship."

Boman Irani was awestruck meeting the Dabbawallas who are very well known for their precision and time management. Commenting on his experience, Boman said "I am truly convinced with the philosophy of promoting entrepreneurship and meeting the Dabbawallas of Mumbai is an honour. I was hoping that they don't turn us down because of their busy schedule and I am truly humbled by this gesture. Bloomberg UTV's THE PITCH is all about testing one's ability and mind set towards fulfilling their dreams. It's a completely task-driven show and the last man standing wins! "

Boman Irani will be hosting the show - THE PITCH on Bloomberg UTV which is the most unique business reality show for aspirants who have business plans that they perceive viable and potentially profitable, but lack the funding to execute the plan. In THE PITCH on Bloomberg UTV, such budding entrepreneurs are invited to send their business plans and contend for the fund of 5 crore rupees, reserved for the winner of the show. This is the highest prize money to be awarded in any Business Reality show on Indian television till date.