Success, Struggles & Second Chances – The Mobina Restaurant Story 

In this deeply emotional episode of The Founder’s Dream – India’s top business podcast and life journey show, Abhishek Vyas sits down with Aquil ur Rahaman, founder of Mobina Restaurant, to uncover a story of survival, loss, and unbreakable human spirit. This is not just about the restaurant business – it’s about life itself.

From Losing His Mother to Surviving on Leftovers

Aquil lost his mother, Mobina, to cancer when he was just 5. Growing up in Mumbai, he lived with 10 people in a single room. His early life was filled with pain, poverty, and silent suffering. Moving to Hyderabad, he faced job rejections simply because he couldn’t speak English. Despite working hard, there were days he survived by eating leftover food from colleagues.

Three Attempts to End It All

The pain became unbearable. As an introvert carrying silent battles, Aquil attempted to end his life three times. But every failed attempt became a reminder – he was meant to live for something bigger. Each day after that was spent searching for purpose.

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Building Mobina – An Indo-Arab Restaurant

From rock bottom, Aquil rose with an unshakable determination to honour his mother’s name. He started The Restaurant, a tribute to the woman who gave him life. Today, it is known across Kolkata for its authentic Indo-Arab cuisine.

But success didn’t come easy. He cooked and served food himself to customers, trained staff personally, and built Mobina not just as a business but as a family. Employees aren’t just workers; they are part of his journey.

What Makes The Restaurant Special?

Mobina Restaurant is now a household name with locations like Mobina Restaurant Chinar Park, Mobina Restaurant Newtown Kolkata, Mobina Restaurant Barrackpore, Mobina Restaurant Sodepur, and Mobina Restaurant Rajarhat. Its menu has authentic flavours with love and respect for every customer served.

This episode is a good reminder that the restaurant business isn’t just about food or interiors. It’s about stories, struggles, and serving people with honesty. For anyone wondering how to start a restaurant in India or how to run a restaurant, Aquil’s journey proves that heart matters more than money.

Why This Podcast Episode Matters

This is not just a business podcast. It is a podcast everyone should listen to. It is a motivational entrepreneur story, a suicide survivor podcast that heals, and a self-improvement podcast in Hindi that inspires.

Whether you are an aspiring founder wanting to know how to run a restaurant, an entrepreneur facing depression, or someone simply seeking hope, Aquil’s story will remind you that second chances are real – if you choose to take them.

Mobina Restaurant – More Than Just Food

Today, This Restaurant stands as proof that with love, grit, and purpose, you can rise from the ashes to build something beautiful. Aquil continues to expand his business slowly and ethically, focusing on quality food, happy staff, and customers who feel like family.

His journey answers many silent questions of people struggling with failures and depression:

“Is it worth holding on?”

“Can pain turn into purpose?”

The answer is a resounding yes.