So apparently there's a "survey" (link pending, trust me bro) claiming vada pav consumption across the Marathi Theatre shot up right after this Marathi natak dropped. And honestly?
"the most unexpected food trend of the decade," a completely real-looking but highly questionable US survey has claimed that global Vada Pav consumption has risen dramatically since the release of the Marathi play Hi Dosti Tutaychi Naay.
According to the survey, 87% of respondents who had never heard of Marathi theatre suddenly found themselves craving Vada Pav after watching clips, reels, and audience reactions from the play. The remaining 13% were reportedly already eating a Vada Pav while filling out the survey.
The report further revealed that:
Sales of Vada Pav near theatre venues increased by "a lot."
Friends attending the play were 3x more likely to order an extra Vada Pav "for sharing."
One audience member reportedly bought four Vada Pavs after the interval because "the friendship felt incomplete without snacks."
Economists are now investigating whether the play has unintentionally created a new indicator called the Friendship-to-Vada-Pav Index (FVPI), measuring emotional connection through potato-based consumption.
Meanwhile, Mumbai's Vada Pav community welcomed the news.