Crisps of Courage: How two teen brothers turned grief into the ₹3 crore dream called MH19 Chips Vala

In a modest home in Maharashtra’s Jalgaon district, the aroma of sizzling banana chips once meant survival. Today, it smells like success.

For Durgesh Shimpi, life changed forever when he lost his father at just nine. Where most children would crumble under such weight, Durgesh quietly began nurturing a dream - to support his family and build something of his own. Years later, with his younger brother Sai by his side, that dream took shape in the form of a humble snack brand: MH19 Chips Vala, named proudly after their hometown’s RTO code.

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From Kitchen Experiments to Crunchy Enterprise

What began as small batches of hand-fried banana chips in their kitchen slowly turned into a neighbourhood favourite. Crisp slices, honest flavours, and homemade authenticity set them apart. Orders grew. Word spread. A side hustle became a steady business.

Soon, the brothers were clocking monthly sales of ₹1.5–3 lakh, proof that consistency beats circumstance.

National Spotlight, Bigger Dreams

Their grit didn’t go unnoticed. The young founders featured on Amazon MX Player’s business reality series Bharat Ke Super Founders, where mentors applauded their clarity and courage, offering both guidance and exposure.

What made investors lean in wasn’t just the product - it was the story. Two teenagers transforming tragedy into enterprise. No shortcuts. No excuses. Just hustle.

More Than a Snack Brand

Today, MH19 Chips Vala isn’t merely about banana chips. It’s about identity. About small-town ambition. About proving that age doesn’t define capability. Every packet they seal carries more than crunch - it carries resilience.

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From loss to leadership, the Shimpi brothers have shown India that sometimes the strongest businesses are born not in boardrooms, but in kitchens filled with hope.