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Ranbir Kapoor compares ancient Pushpak Vimana to Elon Musk's flying car

Bollywood actor claims India had flying vehicles 5,000 years ago, sparking online debate about mythology versus modern innovation.

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What to know

  • Ranbir Kapoor claims the Pushpak Vimana from Hindu mythology represents flying car technology that existed in ancient India 5,000 years ago.
  • The statement directly compares mythological accounts to Elon Musk's contemporary flying car invention.
  • Online responses have been mixed, with critics dismissing the claim as unverified 'WhatsApp gyaan' rather than historical evidence.

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    Online critics dismiss claim as 'WhatsApp gyaan'

    Social media users and commentators responded with skepticism, characterizing Kapoor's comparison as unverified folklore rather than historical fact. Critics labeled it 'WhatsApp gyaan' and 'uncle talk'—references to casual misinformation spread online and through family groups.

    “Elon Musk invented flying car now; India did it 5,000 years ago…”
    — Ranbir Kapoor, Bollywood actor · source
    1. 8 outlets ‘Lord’ Ranbir Kapoor says India had flying cars 5,000 years ago, before Elon Musk; netizens call it ‘WhatsApp gyaan’, ‘uncle’ talk

      first by The Statesman, 12d ago · also NDTV, Inshorts, India Today, The Times of India, Hindustan Times, Telegraph India +1

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  2. background

    Ranbir Kapoor claims ancient India had flying cars — Bollywood actor Ranbir Kapoor made remarks comparing the Pushpak Vimana from the Ramayana to Elon Musk's flying car invention, asserting that India possessed this technology 5,000 years ago. The statement was widely reported across multiple Indian news outlets.