Laid-off product manager earns ₹1.3 crore per month selling tacos, 'Pakistani-American street food'
Mint·1h ago·Positivity
What Happened
A 34-year-old Pakistani-American product manager, Zeeshan Bakhrani, launched Nishaan in Manhattan in August 2025 after two job layoffs. He invested $70,000 from savings. The food venture serves Bihari-style tacos and Pakistani-American street food. Monthly revenue grew from $57,000 to $140,000. His menu combines American formats with South Asian spices like cumin and coriander. Bakhrani credits his success to creative freedom and ownership.
Key Entities
Zeeshan BakhraniNishaanManhattanPakistani-American street foodCNBC