Bengaluru’s traffic can test the patience of even the biggest celebrities. Oscar-winning composer AR Rahman was recently spotted caught in the city’s traffic after his concert, and a video of the moment has now surfaced online, drawing amused reactions from social media users.
(Also read: Chennai man shares ‘small things’ he loves about Bengaluru after 1.5 years in city: ‘People often ignore them’ ) The clip was shared on Instagram by a man identified as Manoj Kumar. Because of the contrast between Rahman’s celebrity status and the ordinary inconvenience of being stuck on the road, the video stood out. In the video, Rahman can be seen sitting in the back seat of a car while another vehicle, apparently carrying his security personnel, is seen nearby. Both vehicles appear to be stuck amid heavy traffic on a Bengaluru road. The short clip quickly drew attention online, with viewers relating the moment to Bengaluru’s long-standing traffic woes. For many residents, spending considerable time on congested roads has become an everyday experience, particularly during peak office hours. Despite travelling with security, the celebrated musician appeared to have little choice but to wait along with other commuters. (Also read: Bengaluru woman searches for perfect time to avoid traffic, finds only one solution: WFH ) The post garnered several reactions, with users joking that Bengaluru traffic does not discriminate based on fame or status.
“Even a Oscar winner can’t espace Bengaluru traffic,” read the text overlaid on the video. “Bengaluru traffic spares no one,” one user wrote. Another commented, “Luck follows you everywhere, bro.”
Others echoed a similar sentiment. HT.com has not independently verified the claims and does not endorse them.)
“The traffic struggle is universal,” read one reaction, while another user joked, “Even VIPs have to wait here.” (Disclaimer: This report is based on user-generated content from social media.
