Viral video of luxury sedan passing close to photographer draws mixed reactions online
A video featuring Nita Ambani’s iconic pink Rolls-Royce Phantom has gone viral on social media after it captured a tense moment between the luxury car’s driver and a photographer standing near the road divider.
The footage appears to show the photographer attempting to capture the approaching Rolls-Royce Phantom when the car passes very close to him. During the incident, the photographer’s mobile phone falls onto the road before the vehicle continues driving away.
The video has generated widespread discussion online, with many users criticizing the driver’s actions and expressing concern over the safety of photographers who gather to capture rare luxury cars. At the same time, several social media users argued that standing in the middle of the road to take photographs is itself dangerous and puts both pedestrians and motorists at risk.
The Rolls-Royce Phantom, estimated to be worth over ₹15 crore, appeared to be travelling without its usual security convoy. Based on the available footage, it is not clear whether Nita Ambani was inside the vehicle at the time of the incident.
Several social media users called for action against the driver. Instagram user @hw_foundation commented, “Dear Radhika Ji, Please see this video and take action! Your driver just tried to run over a common man!!”
Another user, @ajay_biradar__, wrote, “If they see this video, they will fire him!” while @tusharrsunilyadav commented, “Bro is going to lose his job after this video.”
Some users strongly criticized the driving, with @vinoo2808 describing it as “an attempt to murder.” However, this reflects the user’s opinion and has not been established by any official investigation.
Others defended the driver, arguing that photographers should not stand on the roadway. User @vignesh8382 commented, “Why you peoples stand in middle of road, mistake is on your side, not on driver.”
Another user, @shehbaz_7, claimed that the vehicle has “6000 challans pending.” NamasteCar has not independently verified this claim.
As of now, there has been no official statement from Reliance Industries, the Ambani family, or law enforcement regarding the viral video. The circumstances surrounding the incident remain unclear, and the footage alone does not establish the driver’s intent.
The incident has once again highlighted the growing safety concerns surrounding photographers and enthusiasts attempting to capture rare luxury vehicles on public roads.
