Ranbir Kapoor Says India Had Flying Vehicles 5,000 Years Ago, Cites Pushpaka Vimana

Bollywood actor Ranbir Kapoor has described the Pushpaka Vimana from Indian mythology as one of its most fascinating inventions. Speaking during the promotional event for his upcoming film Ramayana, the actor drew a comparison between the mythical flying vehicle and Tesla's recently unveiled flying car. Referring to Tesla, owned by billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk, Ranbir said that while the company had recently showcased a flying car, India had such a vehicle 5,000 years ago. His remarks were made in reference to the Pushpaka Vimana mentioned in the Ramayana. Tesla unveiled its new Roadster on October 15 and is reportedly targeting production by 2028.

At the same event, Ranbir described playing Lord Rama as a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. He spoke about the different dimensions of Rama's personality, highlighting his roles as a brother, husband, father and friend. Yash, who plays Ravana in the film, also shared his thoughts on the different interpretations of the Ramayana and how people perceive the epic. Directed by Nitesh Tiwari, the two-part cinematic adaptation features Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Rama, Sai Pallavi as Sita and Yash as Ravana. The first instalment is scheduled for a worldwide release on November 5.