Did you know?: SUV named after Anil Kapoor’s 24 character

Actor Anil Kapoor may have mentioned his early struggles as a young actor a million times to the press, but those days are well and truly behind him now. The Bollywood actor now has an Oscar-winning film to his credit, has worked in Hollywood alongside megastar Tom Cruise and now owns the rights for an Indian adaptation of hit American TV series 24. As if all of that wasn’t enough, he now has a car named after his character!



In the Indian version of 24, Kapoor plays the role of former Anti-Terrorist Unit chief Jai Singh Rathod. While fighting against criminals, Rathod is extensively shown driving the SUV Safari Storme. According to the Times of India, it seems that the manufacturers are quite grateful and impressed with the publicity they are receiving from Kapoor’s show, as they have gifted him a limited edition SUV called the ‘Jai Singh Rathod Edition’.


Kapoor is thrilled by the gesture. “I am particularly fond of cars, but this one will hold a special place in my heart as it will take me back to all the wonderful memories associated with the show,” he said. “Now that the shoot has ended, I intend to go for a long drive in this car and re-live all the action in real world.”

Published in The Express Tribune, November 27^th, 2013.