Bengaluru mom asks woman for Zerodha co-founder Nikhil Kamath's number. Her reply leaves Internet in splits

A Bengaluru-based woman became an overnight sensation on social media after posting a light-hearted WhatsApp chat with her mother. In the screenshot she shared, her mother casually inquired whether she had the phone number of Zerodha co-founder and billionaire Nikhil Kamath.

Amused by the question, the woman humorously captioned her post, playfully wondering why her mother believed she might have such connections. The amusing tone of her response resonated instantly with netizens, who flooded the comments with laughter and jokes.

Proving the Chat Was Real

To silence any doubts about the conversation’s authenticity, the woman went a step further by including a time stamp from the original chat. She mentioned that this was proof for anyone who suspected the screenshot was edited or staged. Her attention to detail only made the post more engaging, adding another layer of amusement for viewers.

Who does she think I am? pic.twitter.com/QetAj0BGOJ

— Aditi Srivastava (@adviosa) October 4, 2025

Online Reactions and Kamath’s Tag Surge

The post quickly caught fire online, with social media users turning the exchange into a trending discussion. Many began tagging Nikhil Kamath himself, adding to the humor. Some joked that perhaps the mother had faced investment losses in the stock market and wanted to personally seek advice from the Zerodha founder. Others playfully questioned the motive behind the mother’s unusual request, asking why she would need his number in the first place. A few witty users directly addressed Kamath, telling him that he seemed to be in high demand.

Comparisons and Clarifications

Several people compared the viral exchange to an earlier trending Elon Musk tweet related to Starlink, assuming it might have been inspired by that. However, the woman clarified that her conversation had taken place well before Musk’s post, ending all speculation with a good-natured clarification. One amused commenter even added that they were more curious to know why the mother believed her daughter had access to such a powerful contact.

Another Encounter with the Zerodha Co-Founder

Interestingly, this viral episode coincided with another story involving Nikhil Kamath that had recently circulated online. A Mumbai-based entrepreneur named Yash Gawde shared on LinkedIn that he had spotted Kamath at Subko Cafe in Bandra. Seizing the moment, he wrote a brief note introducing himself and his startup, which he managed to pass on to Kamath. Gawde later shared that the billionaire acknowledged him with a wave, along with a photograph of the handwritten message—a gesture that earned him admiration across professional networks.