Elon Musk reacts to video of Rohit Sharma trying out Tesla Model Y with a simple gesture

Rohit Sharma’s video of driving a Tesla Model Y has gone crazy viral on social media, prompting a reaction from Elon Musk.

Published on: Oct 11, 2025, 09:46:58 IST

By Trisha Sengupta

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A video of Rohit Sharma trying out a new Tesla Model Y has taken over social media, prompting responses from various people. Tesla CEO Elon Musk is the latest addition to the list.

Rohit Sharma was spotted driving a Tesla Model Y. (File Photo)

“This is why Tesla doesn’t need to advertise - Rohit Sharma (captain of India’s national cricket team), who has 45M followers on Instagram, just bought a new Tesla Model Y,” an X profile wrote while posting the video.

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What does the video show?

In the video, Rohit Sharma sits in the driver’s seat, fastening the safety belt. Once he is done, he takes the car out for a ride. At one point, the car’s number plate “MH01FB3015” is visible, which some speculate is a nod to his children. Rohit Sharma and Ritika Sajdeh’s daughter, Samaira, was born on December 30, 2018. The couple also welcomed their son Ahaan on November 15, 2024.

Elon Musk reposted a video featuring Rohit Sharma. (Screengrab)

How did Elon Musk react?

Though the Tesla co-founder didn’t write anything on X, he reposted the video shared by the user on his platform.

Rohit Sharma’s video prompted people to share various remarks. One individual wrote, “Good products like Tesla need not advertise, but word of mouth can spread like wildfire.” Another added, “When you make a great product, it sells itself. Tesla has one of the highest satisfaction ratings and repeat customers amongst autos.”

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A third commented, “You can't get better exposure than that!” A fourth expressed, “Wild move by Rohit! When a cricket legend picks Tesla, you know the game is changing. That sleek Model Y looks like it belongs in a winning team. Anyone else tempted to switch to electric now?”

Tesla in India:

The American EV maker recently entered the Indian market with its showrooms in Bandra Kurla Complex in Mumbai and Aerocity in New Delhi.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Trisha Sengupta
Trisha Sengupta works as Chief Content Producer at Hindustan Times with over six years of experience in the digital newsroom. Known for her ability to decode the internet’s most talked-about moments, she specialises in high-engagement storytelling that bridges the gap between viral trends and traditional journalism. Throughout her tenure, Trisha has focused on the intersection of technology, finance, and human emotion. She frequently covers personal finance and real estate struggles in hubs like Gurgaon, Bengaluru, and Hyderabad, while also documenting the unique challenges of the NRI experience. Her work often highlights the movements and philosophies of global newsmakers and personalities like Elon Musk, Mukesh Ambani, Nikhil Kamath, Dubai crown prince, and MrBeast. From reporting on Amazon or Meta layoffs and startup culture to the emergence of AI-driven platforms like Grok and xAI, she provides a grounded and empathetic perspective on the stories shaping our world. When not decoding the internet, Trisha is likely offline: lost in a book, exploring a historical ruin, or navigating the world as a solo traveler. She balances her fast-paced career with family time and a healthy dose of curiosity, currently trading her "human" sources for silicon ones as she masters AI to future-proof her storytelling.Read More

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