The unfortunate demise of CCD founder VG Siddhartha was confirmed after his body was recovered from Nethravathi river near Mangaluru. The entrepreneur brought the chain of cafes into our lives 23 years ago and today, the world had to bid goodbye to him.
Many people took to social media to express their grief over his tragic death.
I met my love in a cmpny that v both wer wrking 4. V started dating in #CCD to an extent that the staff became friends. We continued to hangout thr aftr getting married.. Ths is my #CCDstory. Whts urs?
— Shalin Shukla (@Godmstbcrzy) July 31, 2019
Thank You Siddhartha 🙏🏻🙏🏻#CCDFounder#RIPVGSiddhartha #RIPSiddhartha
When an entrepreneur fails, the country loses a lot. Suicide can never be the right way to die for anyone. He was a role model for many ,his death shocked all coffee lovers and entrepreneurs #CafeCoffeeDay #RIPSiddhartha pic.twitter.com/WC2wwRdz9F
— Asha Lal Tamta (@IamAshaINC) July 31, 2019
An entrepreneur who brought the blend of coffee to a tea drinking Nation #RIPSiddhartha #VGSiddhartha #entrepreneur pic.twitter.com/Vj7hNRLRVj
— Jeevan Kamadinni (@JeevanKamadinni) July 31, 2019
Yes, Mr #VGSiddhartha created a chain of coffee shops where people bonded and forged relationships. But what I’ll remember most with gratitude, as will many other women, is that a #CCD on the highways meant decent restrooms, a rarity till then.
— subha j rao (@subhajrao) July 31, 2019
Take a SIP and You will remember him for sure. A lot can happen over coffee. #RIPSiddhartha pic.twitter.com/ALb84rVGjP
— Piyushsharma (@heaterswanted) July 31, 2019
I had known #VGSiddhartha personally and was always amazed at his energy and positivity. Distressed by his disappearance. He has been an inspiring entrepreneur and investor.
— Sachin Bansal (@_sachinbansal) July 30, 2019
Among many memorable @CafeCoffeeDay
— Nandita Iyer (@saffrontrail) July 31, 2019
experiences
– this one touched me.
2010, I was traveling with my toddler son. Had forgotten to carry milk. I asked CCD to fill a bottle for me, charge me for 2 coffees. They refused to bill it. RIP #VGSiddhartha, your brand will live long. pic.twitter.com/eAalRNoYkO
It’s really sad! I know how I used to boast off about CCD with my non-Kannadiga friends everywhere I go and explain to them his journey…. Your legacy and brand will live long sir, an inspiration! #VGSiddhartha #CafeCoffeeDay pic.twitter.com/WqGSIYtp2s
— Sahana A (@SahanaA09) July 31, 2019
Our first few hires happened out of interviews at Cafe Coffee Day. Our business plan was prepared in your Cafes across India.
— Bar & Bench (@barandbench) July 31, 2019
You did good. You have not failed! #VGSiddhartha #CafeCoffeeDay
CCD introduced coffee to me! CCDs were the first place at least in north India where affordable grinds (Rs 100-150 packs) and coffee presses (Rs 300) were available, long before Blue Tokai, et al… https://t.co/xQGYxNcFER
— PKR | প্রশান্ত | پرشانتو (@prasanto) July 31, 2019
As a coffee lover, I’ve spoken to many coffee growers & workers Chikmagalur and Kodagu. They all spoke highly of what #VGSiddhartha has done for the industry and workers. #CafeCoffeeDay introduced coffee to many parts of India. Made it a thing.
— Nitin Pai (@acorn) July 31, 2019
I am an optimistic and a capitalistic, but this letter has took me down.
— Abhisek (@11abhisek) July 30, 2019
Here is a man who not only created 50k jobs but also gave a good fight to all international beverage brand which no other brand in India has been able to do so (including Haldiram/ bikaner) #CafeCoffeeDay pic.twitter.com/90L7je0KbW
Deeply saddened and shattered to see this #RIPSiddhartha one of my inspiration. Regardless of the end you will be in history and hallmark of indian entrepreneurs. pic.twitter.com/hq16fKhrzV
— D.T.Arasu (@Arasudt) July 31, 2019
A man who created a global brand, created 50,000 jobs, was good to everyone ends his life under tragic circumstances. Compare this with criminals, rogues, frauds roaming freely in India. No country for good men. #Siddhartha
— Piyush Mahajan_PM (@pmahajan97) July 31, 2019
#RIPSiddhartha
CCD has a very special role in our lives..
— vaibhav (@_Vaibhav__singh) July 31, 2019
may your soul rest in peace.😔😔#VGSiddhartha #CCD#CCDFOUNDER pic.twitter.com/vuOQww20g9
From @hardikpandya7 to @ShaadiDotCom‘s ristas a lot happened over coffee.
— Biswadeep Sarkar (@itsbiswadeep) July 31, 2019
if he’s a failure then we need to understand what success is.@CafeCoffeeDay #VGSiddhartha #CCDFounder https://t.co/CODBE1nzIq
#VGSiddhartha founded Cafe Coffee Day, which introduced Karnataka’s coffee to the whole of India, created thousands of jobs and helped millions to write & start their life’s beautiful stories.
— Babugouda Biradar.🇮🇳 (@BabugoudaBirad1) July 31, 2019
“A lot can happen over a coffee”, but nobody ever expected this.#CCDFounder
#CCDFounder‘s tragic end has shaken my confidence all the more in our system. Cannot have twisted laws and processes and expect straight business. Really really worrisome.
— Anup (@Fusedgasket) July 31, 2019
#RIPSiddhartha your demise brings light into a whole new perspective of tax terrorism. You will always be remembered through your first-of-a-kind ventures in India. https://t.co/MiJbuSAZsj
— Sharavan Kumar (@TheSharavan) July 31, 2019
“Success always leave footprints” Coffee machine in workplace from CCD #RIPSiddhartha ~ @CafeCoffeeDay pic.twitter.com/0QrFHmQmSj
— Harish (@19Ofive) July 31, 2019
I feel ashamed to have not known these 3 things 2 days ago:
— Darshan (@darushana) July 31, 2019
1. CCD is an Indian brand
2. The guy who started it is from my state
3. He’s also from my district#CafeCoffeeDay #RIPSiddhartha
#VGSiddhartha a role model for all the young entrepreneurs, who was a helping hand for #startups ,gave a new life to coffee growing farmers, provided employment to lakhs of people is no more
— Amod Sirsikar 🇮🇳 (@withAmod) July 31, 2019
We Kannadigs urge for a impartial&fair investigation against tax terrorism #RIPSiddhartha pic.twitter.com/SAWpitdEaX
I can’t stop replaying in my head the last conversation I had with V. G. Siddhartha on the flight to Udaipur; he was always smiling, humble & dignified. It’s an unimaginable loss for his family, friends & India’s entrepreneurial ecosystem. #RIPSiddhartha; may God bless your soul.
— Raghav Bahl (@Raghav_Bahl) July 31, 2019
#RIPSiddhartha to the great cafe in the sky. Via @satishacharya pic.twitter.com/Hur2f18tau
— Nistula Hebbar (@nistula) July 31, 2019
A black day! Deeply saddened and pained to hear about the passing away of #VGSiddhartha. His immense contribution to society will remain immortal forever. My thoughts are with his bereaved family members and well wishes. Rest in peace. #RIPSiddhartha #CCDFounder pic.twitter.com/GuOjFBFQjT
— DK Suresh (@DKSureshINC) July 31, 2019
“A lot can happen over coffee”
— Paresh सोनी (@Trueworthstock) July 31, 2019
to
“A lot has happened over coffee”
Thank you for those coffee moments VG Siddhartha
May your brand live while you rest in peace 😥#VGSiddhartha #CCDFounder #CCD
A conspiracy, A sad reality and a shocker! To early to blame yourself sir. Your legacy will be remembered by the future. #VGSiddhartha #CafeCoffeeDay #CCDFounder
— Shaikh Sohel (@Sohu_Shaikh) July 31, 2019
The demise Mr Siddhartha is unfortunate & the case shall be used to bring awareness against #suicide. This is the great loss for the nation. Every life lost to #moneywoes #depression is. #CCD is one of d most loved brands among so many of us & #CCDfounder didn’t deserve this.
— Priyanka Rosshini Gupta (@priyanka14) July 31, 2019
Being an entrepreneur is not easy job. He provided 50k jobs and made #CCD a global brand. The end of #VGSiddhartha is very bad msg to the society. A detailed investigation has to done to serve the justice to #CCDFounder @CMofKarnataka @nsitharaman
— BHADRESH N (@BHADRESHN1) July 31, 2019
May he rest in peace.
