Apple CEO Tim Cook savours Vada Pav in the company of Madhuri Dixit Nene

Cook, Madhuri and Vada Pav: When in India, Apple CEO Tim Cook behaves like an Indian. And that makes him a standout businessman compared to the rest of his generation. His love for India was again on display on Monday as he was seen eating Vada Pav at a famous Mumbai eatery with none other than Dhak Dhak girl, Madhuri Dixit Nene. Madhuri celebrated the moment with a tweet, which read, "Can't think of a better welcome to Mumbai than Vada Pav!"

Cook reciprocated immediately with his tweet, in which he thanked the Bollywood great for introducing him to the delicacy. Thanks @madhuridixit for introducing me to my very first Vada Pav — it was delicious!"

Thanks @madhuridixit for introducing me to my very first Vada Pav — it was delicious! https://t.co/Th40jqAEGa

— Tim Cook (@tim_cook) April 17, 2023

Cook's India love is old as he has also been seen enjoying an Indian Premier League cricket match in Kanpur in 2016, where he watched the match between Gujarat Lions and Kolkata Knight Riders in the company of the then IPL chairman, Rajeev Shukla. 

Cook is in India ahead of the opening of Apple's first retail store in Mumbai.

The Apple chief executive is all set to continue the practice of welcoming the first of the customers on the inaugural day at an Apple store on Tuesday.

Hello, Mumbai! We can’t wait to welcome our customers to the new Apple BKC tomorrow.  pic.twitter.com/9V5074OA8W

— Tim Cook (@tim_cook) April 17, 2023

It will be interesting to see the reception given to the new store by the people of Mumbai as the launch comes on a working day.

Some reports indicate that executives expect a footfall of over 5,000 at the store on the first day.

After the store launch, Cook is expected to fly out to the national capital, where a similar store will be launched on April 20.

He is also widely expected to meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi and telecom minister Ashwini Vaishnaw.

On Day One of his journey to India, Cook visited richest Indian Mukesh Ambani's house Antilla for a business meeting, and is said to have met other top industrialists, including Tata Sons chairman N Chandrasekaran.

Company executives, however, dodged queries on Cook's itineraries during his India tour.

On Monday afternoon, Cook himself confirmed his arrival by tweeting a picture with over 100 employees inside the brand's store in the BKC business district, which will open for customers on Tuesday.

(With inputs from PTI)