Mumbai’s local trains have long been the lifeblood of the bustling city, with thousands of people depending on them daily for their commute. Amidst all this, a surprising character made headlines as a video of real estate tycoon Niranjan Hiranandani boarded a local train journey.
The 73-year-old co-founder and managing director of the Hiranandani Group chose the Mumbai locale for a quick trip to Ulhasnagar, capturing his experience on Instagram. The footage showed Hiranandani, flanked by his team, waiting for the train alongside other passengers before boarding the air-conditioned coach.
In his Instagram caption, Hiranandani explained the reasons behind this unconventional choice, saying, “Saving time and avoiding traffic with the city’s lifeline: Traveling from Mumbai to Ulhasnagar in an AC coach was an experience enriching personal experience. »
The video quickly gained traction, garnering over 22 million views, with myriad comments praising Hiranandani’s decision to use public transport. “No comparison to Hiranandani…down to earth,” praised a user. Another expressed a desire to meet Hiranandani in person, recognizing him as a role model.
However, amid the adulation, some expressed concerns over Hiranandani’s choice of coach, pointing out that he had boarded the disabled coach, reserved for physically challenged people, pregnant women and patients suffering from cancer. VS
The move drew mixed reactions, with supporters applauding Hiranandani’s use of public transport while critics stressed the importance of respecting coach-specific reservations.
