While many aspire to build careers abroad for financial success, some visionaries return home to create impact—and fortune. One such inspiring story is that of Nahaz Basheer, a young entrepreneur from Kerala who left a high-paying job in Qatar to launch a dairy brand in India. Today, his company Crèmberie is valued at over Rs 15 crore, and his products are enjoyed by none other than Mukesh Ambani, Nita Ambani, and even international icons like Bill Gates and Mark Zuckerberg.
From Corporate Cubicle to Creamy Dreams
Raised in Kerala, Nahaz grew up around his family’s tissue paper business. At the age of 20, he moved to Qatar for work. Though the job was lucrative, it left him yearning for something closer to his heart—something he couldn’t find back home in India: premium-quality, non-sour curd. Every time he returned to Kerala, he was disappointed by the lack of good curd options. This gap sparked an idea that would soon transform into a flourishing business.
Starting Crèmberie with Grit and Groundwork
In 2020, Nahaz quit his job and took a bold step—he founded Crèmberie, a curd brand offering flavoured, creamy, and high-quality curd products. But instead of relying on flashy marketing or social media ads, Nahaz went old-school: he personally distributed curd samples in shopping malls, metro stations, and supermarkets to earn trust and build a loyal customer base. His belief? If people taste it once, they’ll ask for it again.
His hands-on marketing and customer-centric approach paid off. The brand began retailing in major supermarkets across Kerala, Karnataka, and Tamil Nadu. The freshness, flavour, and smooth texture of Crèmberie products quickly became popular among health-conscious and quality-seeking consumers.
A Call from the Ambani Family
The turning point in Crèmberie’s journey came in the form of an extraordinary order. The Ambani family ordered over 10,000 packets of Crèmberie curd for the grand weddings of both their sons. Guests at the event included billionaires Bill Gates and Mark Zuckerberg, who reportedly tasted and appreciated the product. The endorsement wasn’t just symbolic—it elevated Crèmberie’s brand value and credibility across India.
Challenges, Criticism, and a Mother’s Faith
Nahaz’s journey wasn’t without struggles. His decision to leave a stable job and start a dairy brand was met with skepticism from his family—except for his mother, who remained his biggest supporter. Her encouragement gave him the strength to face societal judgment, business hurdles, and financial risk. Today, her faith stands vindicated.
The Road Ahead: National and Global Ambitions
With a current turnover of Rs 15 crore and growing, Crèmberie is now set to expand beyond South India. Nahaz envisions taking his dairy innovations to metropolitan cities and eventually to international markets. His story is more than just a tale of entrepreneurship—it’s about listening to your instincts, believing in your product, and never giving up.
In a world obsessed with quick success and viral trends, Nahaz Basheer’s journey proves that authenticity, passion, and persistence still win. From serving samples in a mall to serving the Ambanis, his rise is a beacon of hope for every aspiring entrepreneur.
