Rolls-Royce ghost meets Kolkata’s flood: Iconic car becomes ‘luxury boat’ in viral video

Durga Puja prep in Kolkata has taken a watery pause as the city wades through one of the heaviest rain spells in decades. But amidst flooded homes and traffic jams, it’s not just the public transport suffering — even a Rolls-Royce Ghost wasn’t spared.

In a now-viral Instagram video, the blue-and-silver luxury car was spotted stuck in knee-deep water, motionless as bikes and small cars carefully floated past it. To add to the surreal scene, tree branches lay helplessly on its gleaming roof, turning the crorepati ride into a “rain art installation.” Watch the video below:

Shared by Instagram user Debarghya Dey, the clip has already fetched over 654k views in just a few hours. The caption read:

“When natural calamity makes you realise the age-old advice from our grandparents: Ja ache tai niye khushi thako (Be happy with what you have).”

Netizens Bring Out Their Witty Side

Social media didn’t waste a second to jump in with commentary: “That is what is called a sinking fund.”  “Best safety feature of Rolls-Royce: Cuts the battery to save sensors from water damage.”

“And still people ask why others are leaving India! So sad.” One user even turned philosopher, blaming global warming and human negligence for the crisis: “If nature starts a war, we puny humans won’t be able to do anything.”

Whether it’s memes, jokes, or deep rants about climate change, one thing is certain: the Rolls-Royce Ghost has become Kolkata’s most expensive monsoon casualty.