From Selling Rabdi Falooda To Delhi’s Favourite Giani Ice Cream, Here’s How A Refugee Became A Crore

Giani ice cream is not just ice cream but an emotion for Delhiites. The creamy ice creams made of milk, cream and butter, stands apart from frozen desserts. From slurping a bowl of Giani ice cream after a meal to tucking into their famous Gajar Ka Halwa, Giani has a special place in the hearts of Delhiites. But the story behind this bestselling ice cream brand starts from a refugee who was displaced during the Partition of India. Read on to know more.

Giani Gurcharan Singh Moved To India As A Refugee Post Partition

Giani Gurcharan Singh ran a sweet shop in Pakistan that was famous for offering high-quality yet affordable traditional sweets. During the Partition of India, he was displaced and settled as a refugee in Delhi’s Fatehpuri, Chandni Chowk. Leaving his life’s earnings and belongings in his homeland, he carried with him his sweet making skills and experience across the border. According to The Better India, on reaching Delhi, he opened a small store and sold rabri falooda, mango and pineapple shakes and more. This business was established around 1951 and officially registered in 1956.