New Delhi, April 13 -- A former product manager in New York has turned career setbacks into success, earning around Rs.1.3 crore a month by selling Bihari-style tacos and Pakistani-American street food.

According to CNBC, 34-year-old Pakistani-American Zeeshan Bakhrani was laid off twice from product management roles before choosing to follow his passion for food. In August 2025, he launched his venture, Nishaan, in Manhattan, investing $70,000 (about Rs.65 lakh) from his own savings.

Bakhrani spent nearly a decade working in tech while running pop-up food stalls on weekends. After losing his job, he decided to focus fully on building his food business.

His menu features a mix of flavours and ideas, including Pakistani chopped cheese, ...