26/09/2025
In a scene that left car lovers stunned, a ₹5 crore Rolls-Royce Ghost Series II was spotted stranded in knee-deep water on the streets of Ballygunge, South Kolkata, after a heavy downpour. Shared by Supercars of Kolkata on Instagram, the images show the majestic blue sedan with its silver bonnet helplessly stuck as rainwater reached up to its floor pan. The sight quickly sparked outrage online, with netizens pointing out the irony of paying hefty taxes yet still battling potholes and waterlogging year after year. Many expressed heartbreak, saying a car of such luxury should be ready for any journey, yet here it sat—trapped by poor infrastructure, a reminder that in India’s monsoon, even royalty on wheels can be humbled.