New Delhi: Ramesh Babu, the ‘Billionaire Barber,’ is a true inspiration for those who believe in hard work and perseverance.
Ramesh Babu, a barber from Bengaluru, is celebrated as one of India’s richest barbers. Despite facing severe hardships, including losing his father at a young age and struggling to afford even three meals a day, Ramesh chose to follow his father’s footsteps and become a barber. His mother worked as a housemaid to support the family, and Ramesh had to work odd jobs to help his mother. After completing the 10th grade, Ramesh took full control of his father’s shop and transformed it into a stylish hair salon.
Despite all the challenges, Ramesh’s determination remained unwavering. After saving enough money from his barbershop, he purchased a Maruti Omni Van in 1994 and launched his car rental business. This venture quickly took off, leading to impressive success. Over time, Ramesh came to possess high-end vehicles such as the Mercedes E-Class Sedan, BMW, Rolls Royce Ghost, Jaguar, Mercedes Maybach, and 400 other luxury cars.
Ramesh Babu’s vision of ambition centers on performance, growth, and success. To further his business, he founded ‘Ramesh Tours and Travel,’ using his growing fleet of vehicles for rental across India. Ramesh bought a Mercedes E-Class sedan, making him the first person in the city to offer luxury cars for rent. His car service has been used by prominent figures like Amitabh Bachchan, Aamir Khan, Sachin Tendulkar, and Aishwarya Rai.
Ramesh Babu’s love for luxury wheels eventually led him to purchasing a Rolls Royce Ghost for around Rs 3 crore along with several high-end sedans from BMW, Jaguar, and Bentley. In 2017, he made headlines by acquiring a Rs 2.6 crore Maybach S600. After becoming a billionaire, Ramesh Babu stayed grounded and still devotes a lot of time to his salon, personally styling each of his customers.
Ramesh Babu’s story is a testament to how hard work can help overcome life’s toughest challenges and turn big dreams into reality.
Reference : https://zeenews.india.com/personal-finance/meet-this-billionaire-once-sold-newspapers-slept-hungry-now-owns-400-luxury-cars-including-rollys-royce-mercedes-maybach-range-rovers-and-bentleys-2892617.html
