How Sania Mirza Changed the Life of a Buffalo Caretaker: From Struggles to Millions

Today,we share the remarkable story of a man whose life was transformed by none other than Indian tennis legend Sania Mirza. This man, who once worked as a buffalo caretaker, is now a millionaire thanks to his connection to Sania Mirza.
Sania Mirza, a well-known tennis player from India, is a familiar face on global TV talk shows. In 2010, she married former Pakistani cricketer Shoaib Malik. However, their marriage ended in divorce in 2024, with Sania filing for “khula” (divorce) from Shoaib Malik.
In a recent appearance on the popular show ‘Yaaron Ki Baraat’ alongside Bollywood choreographer and director Farah Khan, Sania shared intriguing moments from her life. During the show, Bhojpuri singer and actor Khesari Lal Yadav performed songs about Sania Mirza, one of which was quite popular, “Tennis Wali Sania Dilha Khojli Pakistani.” This song was featured on the show, and it turned Khesari Lal Yadav’s fortunes around.
At one point, Khesari Lal Yadav worked as a buffalo caretaker. However, after the release of this song, his net worth skyrocketed, and today it stands at over ₹20 crore (Indian Rupees). His songs about Sania Mirza have become immensely popular in the Bhojpuri film industry.
Sania Mirza retired from professional tennis in 2023 and holds 6 Grand Slam titles to her name. According to Indian media, she is currently worth over ₹216 crore. Post-divorce, Sania has been primarily residing in Dubai and Hyderabad (India).
This tale serves as a testament to how a single moment or connection can change a person’s life in ways they never imagined.