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Monday, February 03, 2025

By Kamal Swami

Anand Mahindra Digs On Mumbai-Goa Highway Project

Mahindra Group Chairman Anand Mahindra has expressed his desire to from Mumbai to God in just six hours by driving Thar Roxx and expresses his gratitude to the ongoing highway project aimed to reduce travel time between both these destinations. Expressing his wish for X, the 69-year-old business tycoon also adds a touch of humour by referencing the classic Bollywood film Bombay to Goa.
 
 
Taking to X (formerly Twitter), Mahindra wrote, “This is one item on my bucket list that will get done…Mumbai to Goa in 6 hours in a Thar Roxx….” Moving ahead, he also expressed his concern about the impact of this short journey on a potential remake of 1972's classic comedy movie Bombay to Gao. According to Mahindra, “The only problem with a shortened highway is that it may not be a long enough journey to justify a remake of the old movie classic….”
 
The Mumbai-Goa Highway project, currently underway in Maharashtra, aims to cut travel time between the two destinations from 12 hours to six hours, enhancing road connectivity and boosting tourism.
 
Social Media Reactions: Like his other posts, Mahindra's post also gained the attention of social media users, and soon, a series of comments started appearing on X.
 
 
One user commented, “The Thar Roxx is made for this adventure! Let’s hope the journey’s length gives us enough time to enjoy the ride.” Another user wrote, “A thrilling ride from Mumbai to Goa in 6 hours definitely calls for a classic road trip movie!”
 
However, some users took a nostalgic approach, highlighting the irreplaceable charm of the original Bombay to Goa. One comment read, “Classic will always be everyone's favourite; remakes seem like imitations. Thar makes the ride comfortable, though.”
 
Another user raised a logistical concern, stating, “But what about the time taken from Andheri to Panvel? The script has to be changed to have most of the story in the city.”
 
A more sceptical response questioned the idea of remaking the iconic film, saying, “Sir, it’s such a great classic—no remake will justify it. The original had all the greatest comedians of cinema.” The comment further listed legendary actors from the film, including Mehmood, Amitabh Bachchan, Shatrughan Sinha, and Lalita Pawar, among others.
 
About the Mahindra Thar ROXX: The Mahindra Thar ROXX is an off-road giant developed for SUV enthusiasts who prefer to drive on rugged terrains. The base variant is priced at Rs 12.99 lakh and the top-end variant is priced at Rs 23.09 lakh, both prices are ex-showroom prices. The five-seater off-roader is available in both manual and automatic transmission systems and offers an average of 12.4 km to 15.2 km per litre depending upon the variant and fuel type. Once the Mumbai-Goa highway is completed, Anand Mahindra's dream will soon become a reality, opening ways for others to enjoy this trip. 

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