Meet Prafull Billore — The Man Behind Viral 'Panauti' Memes in T20 World Cup

Viral News: Prafull Billore man know for his panauti memes is trending on social media once again. If you're a social media buff, you would have definitely noticed a familiar Indian face plastered over the South African cricket team players. 

Yes, memes called 'Panauti' (bad luck) are going viral as India prepares for the IND vs. SA T20 World Cup final tonight. But who is that face, and why are Indians spreading it so much? Have you seen him elsewhere before?

Who is Prafull Billore?

The creator of the meme is Prafull Billore, the founder of MBA Chaiwala. Prafull Billore is an Indian entrepreneur who became famous for his innovative tea-selling business, which has earned him a significant following on social media.

The Panauti Trend:

The 'Panauti' trend started with a viral selfie of cricketer Suryakumar Yadav. Prafull Billore posted an in-flight selfie with India's star cricketer on X (previously Twitter). The following day, Yadav scored only 6 runs in India's T20 encounter against Bangladesh, prompting people calling Billore ‘panauti’on social media with memes all over.

Why Prafull Billore Trending?

Billore has taken the Panauti trend challenge tuning it into an opportunity like a pro businessman. Billore he now began resharing altered mugshots generated by netizens, matching himself with players from teams competing against India. 

Ahead of the India vs. England semi-final, he shared multiple photos of English cricketers like Jos Buttler and Jofra Archer in amusing stances, aiming to use his 'panauti' against other teams.

A lot of posts shared by Prafull Billore on social media is now going viral.

Prafull Billore, man with Panauti tag has brilliantly transformed trolls' harsh comments into a pleasant narrative. According to one X user, "Bro is making his trolls his fans." Others praised his sporty demeanour, saying, "He has finally understood the assignment." Some even expressed enthusiasm at Billore earning a national honour. 

Prafull Billore now continues to entertain his followers by finding a method to transform the bad luck into a victory through social media of course.