From Chole Bhature To Dosa: These Are Google CEO Sundar Pichai's Favorite Indian Dishes

Google CEO Sundar Pichai who have completed his 20 years at Google, serves as an inspiration for millions. As a tech genius of Indian descent, he shows that significant success is possible even with limited resources. Growing up in Chennai, Pichai studied at IIT Kharagpur before moving to the USA to join Google. In a recent short interview with YouTuber and founder of Aeos Varun Mayya, The 51-year-old Pichai shared insights into his personal life While discussing his travel habits, Pichai revealed his favorite Indian dishes from different regions of the country.

Sundar Pichai's favorite dishes

Google CEO Sundar Pichai | Photo: AP

When asked about his favorite Indian food, Pichai diplomatically chose dishes from three different metro cities: dosa in Bengaluru, chole bhature in Delhi, and pav bhaji in Mumbai.

The mentioned that he loves to eat dosa when in Bengaluru, chole bhature in Delhi, and pav bhaji in Mumbai. When asked about his favorite food in India, he said, ¡°If it's Bangalore, I will probably get a dosa; it is my favorite food. If it is Delhi, I will get a chole bhature, and if it's Mumbai, I will do a pav bhaji."

Referenced 3 Idiots

In addition to talking about his favorite Indian dishes, Sundar Pichai mentioned a memorable scene from the movie "3 Idiots" during an interview. The discussion started when the host asked him about a sector in India that helps young people prepare for interviews with top tech companies like Facebook, Apple, Amazon, Netflix, and Google (FAANG).

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Pichai pointed out that while many students are smart, they often miss the basics. He was then asked how aspiring software engineers should prepare for the future and move beyond just focusing on competitive exams.

Google CEO Sundar Pichai | Phto: Reuters

Pichai referred to "3 Idiots" to highlight the importance of truly understanding concepts. He said, "I almost wanted to mention the movie '3 Idiots.' There's a scene where they ask Aamir Khan the definition of a motor. One version just describes it, and another version helps you really understand it."

Pichai was also asked about the future of AI and if India is lagging behind Silicon Valley. He said that India is one of Google's most important markets because of its large number of users.

As of January 17, 2024, Sundar Pichai's net worth is estimated at $1.66 billion (Rs 30,000 crore). His wealth primarily comes from his roles as CEO and Director of Alphabet Inc., Google's parent company, according to ET sources. In 2022, he earned $226 million, making him one of the highest-paid CEOs globally. Pichai also owns over 88,693 shares in Alphabet Inc., significantly boosting his net worth.

Pichai's journey at Google began in 2004 after working at McKinsey & Company. At Google, he managed the product team and led innovations like Chrome and Chrome OS. His rise continued when then-CEO Larry Page appointed him as Product Chief, and on August 10, 2015, he became Google's CEO.

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