Indian food is nothing without its flavourful masalas. And one such Indian brand which can be credited for spicing up our tastebuds is Mahshian Di Hatti aka MDH masala. I know, just reading the name reminds your of its very popular jingle ‘Asli masale sach sach..MDH MDH!’ that is etched in our minds strongly than many trending songs.
While we love the spices, its owner Mahashay Dharampal Gulati also has a special place in our hearts for bringing the brand to where it is today and being his own brand ambassador. But the sad news is that the famous MDH ‘Chacha’ will no more appear in any new TV commercial of his home-grown brand.
Dharampal Gulati breathed his last on Thursday morning at a hospital in Delhi. According to News18, the 97-year-old entrepreneur was undergoing treatment when he suffered cardiac arrest and bid us adieu at 5.30 am.
Gulati was born in Sialkot (present-day Pakistan). But he along with his family migrated to the country during the partition of India. Son of a spice vendor, the Padma Bhushan awardee established the company in 1959 that now exports spices across the globe.
Dressed in his trademark red turban, Gulati somehow became a part of our lives. Hence, people online were heartbroken on hearing the news of his sudden demise.
Sad to know about the demise of King of spices Padma Shri #DharampalGulati ji.
He will always be remembered for his extraordinary contribution.🙏🏻 pic.twitter.com/tv7ei6j4fM
— Ashoke Pandit (@ashokepandit) December 3, 2020
We have witnessed some bad incidents in 2020. This one is one of the most shocking. RIP #DharampalGulati. Thanks for the masalas, memories and memes. pic.twitter.com/ZayIBeMxAq
— Sagar (@sagarcasm) December 3, 2020
Om Shanti 🙏 #DharampalGulati pic.twitter.com/a74ZuySfwE
— Anurag Bisht (@ianuragbisht) December 3, 2020
Year 2020 ka last month hai but this wasn’t expected!!#DharampalGulati @Akarshanj_ pic.twitter.com/0CP2TKPHpj
— Mirchi Teja (@JaiswalTanmay) December 3, 2020
Even King of Spices left for his heavenly abode in 2020. Mahasian Di Hatti to #MDH masale sach sach..#DharampalGulati #omshanti 🙏@MDHSpices pic.twitter.com/upbAM4HZ7f
— Manaswini Satapathy (@satmanaswini) December 3, 2020
RIP King 👑 #DharampalGulati pic.twitter.com/DGO2Zqu7kl
— Nitin 🇮🇳 (@viratfanalwayss) December 3, 2020
Mahashay Dharampal Gulati owner of MDH who was born at sialkot (pakistan) and great businessman from India passed away at the age of 97.
Om shanti 🙏😓.#MDH#DharampalGulati pic.twitter.com/du3PLN77FF— Nitin singh katoch (@MrnitinSingh) December 3, 2020
End Of an Era.. Om Shanti to the Grand Old Man of Spices who from small beginnings after Partition went on to set up the Biggest Most Successful Spices Company MDH #DharampalGulati #mahashayDharampal pic.twitter.com/qUvDh3Xjdm
— Rosy (@rose_k01) December 3, 2020
My heartfelt tributes to the man who added flavour to our food for generations. You will always be remembered for your zeal for life. Heavens shall be fragrant with your presence Masala King! Rest in peace #DharampalGulati ji
– @BansuriSwaraj @SushmaSwaraj @governorswaraj pic.twitter.com/x9jZwQZkdj— Bansuri Swaraj (@BansuriSwaraj) December 3, 2020
RIP Mahashay Dharampal Gulati ji #MDH
Your rise from a man in street to top and your contribution towards social works will always be remembered— Pankaj Nain IPS (@ipspankajnain) December 3, 2020
2020 is so bad that even MDH wale uncle paased away. RIP 🙏 pic.twitter.com/jeD42fWJGj
— Shivam (@iamshiv144) December 3, 2020
The “grand-dad” or “Dadaji” whose pictures most of our moms had in their kitchens and owner of the famous Masala Brand “MDH” – Dharampal Gulati passed away at 98. He will be missed! What a journey he had..so
One more time in his memory….
“MDH MDH”
Om Shanti 🙏 pic.twitter.com/ShngtWhRGh— Tehseen Poonawalla Official (@tehseenp) December 3, 2020
Shri Mahashay Dharmapal Gulati, owner of MDH Masala is no more. Here he was dancing at an event celebrating 100 years of MDH Masalas when he was 96 years old. Om Shanti🙏🏽pic.twitter.com/kgaCaWgDEf
— Nandita Iyer (@saffrontrail) December 3, 2020
All the jokes like this guy is “amar” is hitting my mind so badly now
I can’t believe that he is no more.
RIP#MDH pic.twitter.com/QCNBf2oBpu— Arpit Goyal (@_Arpit_Goyal_) December 3, 2020
Grew up watching MDH ads featuring him! And back then thought spices mean MDH! https://t.co/hS9PgiKXZP
— Sonal Bhutra (@sonalbhutra) December 3, 2020
#DharampalGulati Ji, The Owner Of MDH Masala, Passed Away On Thursday Morning.
RIP 😢🙏💔 pic.twitter.com/iADIB37tj1
— ᏒᎪhuᏞ ᏦumᎪᏒ☣️ (@its_rahulkr) December 3, 2020
We are glad that we could be a part of his legacy and learn from India’s most inspiring entrepreneur. Sleep in peace, Dadaji!