It was a blend of innocence and aspiration that caught the internet’s fancy when Anand Mahindra, the Indian industrial magnate, shared a captivating video this past Sunday. The video featured a young, buoyant boy named Cheeku Yadav from Noida, who was seen voicing his heartfelt wish to own a Mahindra Thar. What made his dream exceptional, and a tad amusing, was his firm belief that he could purchase the robust vehicle for a mere sum of Rs 700.
This adorable conviction not only charmed netizens but also reached the man whose company manufactures the very SUV, Anand Mahindra himself. He took to social media, sharing the video with a dash of humor, indicating that if his company indeed obliged and sold their prized Thar for Rs 700, bankruptcy would be knocking on their doors soon thereafter.
In his social media post, Mahindra wrote, ”My friend Sooni Taraporevala sent me this saying ‘I love Cheeku!’ So I watched some of his posts on Instagram (@cheekuthenoidakid) and now I love him too. My only problem is that if we validated his claim and sold the Thar for 700 bucks, we’d be bankrupt pretty soon,” which was paired with an affectionate and amused commentary on the peculiarity of selling a Thar at Cheeku Yadav’s quoted price.
Mahindra’s tweet, encapsulating his playful response, was met with a flurry of reactions from social media users who were entertained by Cheeku’s conviction. The video quickly went viral, with viewers expressing their delight, with some even playfully hoping that the young boy’s wish could be fulfilled. A few jesting comments appeared as well, with users amusingly urging Mahindra to consider producing the esteemed vehicle for Rs 700.
Anand Mahindra is a prominent business personality, boasting an illustrious educational background that includes degrees from Harvard University and Harvard Business School. Beyond his corporate accolades, he is also the founder of Nanhi Kali, a respected non-government organization focused on advancing educational opportunities for underprivileged girls in India.
Recognized for his leadership and ingenuity, Mahindra has been honored by Fortune Magazine as one of the ‘World’s 50 Greatest Leaders’. Additionally, he has been featured among Asia’s 25 most powerful businesspeople in 2011, underscoring his influence and vision within the business sphere.
The Thar, the centerpiece of this sweet social media saga, is one of Mahindra’s flagship vehicles, renowned for its toughness and its ability to tread most terrains with ease and class. It has garnered a fan following among those with a passion for off-roading and adventure.
In a world where the hustle and bustle of business and commerce are often overwhelming, this tiny tale of Cheeku and his dream brought a moment of lightness and mirth. It demonstrated the endearing power of children’s imaginations and the candid, human side of business moguls like Anand Mahindra, who could appreciate a youngster’s simple yearning and engage in the fun too.
The exchange serves as a poignant reminder that in between the digits on a balance sheet and the forging of industry empires, there’s room for a chuckle, a dream, and perhaps, a child’s wish that kindles a moment of global camaraderie and cheer, if only for just a moment in the vast continuum of the internet.
