Anand Mahindra's 'Kitne Scorpio the' response goes viral, netizens share hilarious memes

Anand Mahindra, the chairman of Mahindra Group, is known for his active social media presence and has over 11 million followers. Recently, he responded to a tweet by a user who shared a picture with the Ramanagara hills in the background, famously known as the fictional town of Rampur in the classic Bollywood film "Sholay" (1975).

The tweet humorously speculated whether 'Basanti,' a character played by Hema Malini in the film, would drive a Mahindra Scorpio instead of her traditional horse-drawn cart if the movie was made today. The place is just off the Bengaluru - Mysuru Expressway, the X user said. In his witty response, Anand Mahindra posted a famous line from the film, saying, "Kitne Scorpio the" instead of "Kitne Aadmi The," referring to the iconic dialogue by the character Gabbar Singh.

Last year, Mahindra achieved a significant milestone by producing 900,000 units of its iconic SUV, the Scorpio, highlighting its impact on the SUV market in India. For over two decades, the Scorpio has been a favorite among SUV enthusiasts across the country. From the original Scorpio to the latest Scorpio-N and Scorpio Classic, the vehicle has consistently maintained its appeal.

The interaction became even more entertaining when another user shared a meme from the same "Sholay" scene, with a humorous twist: "Kitne Scorpio The." In the altered dialogue, Gabbar's henchman responds, "2 thi sardaar." Mahindra couldn't resist reposting it.





In the fiscal year 2023, the Scorpio was the most-searched SUV on Google, according to the automaker, demonstrating its enduring popularity. The introduction of the all-new Scorpio-N in June 2022 further solidified the brand's legacy.


Remarkably, it became the first vehicle in India to achieve 100,000 bookings in less than 30 minutes, setting a new benchmark for the automotive industry.