Bengaluru auto driver with two master's and IAS dreams turns 15-minute ride into a life masterclass. Leaves the internet speechless
The clip, which is steadily making rounds across
and beyond, features a
Bengaluru auto driver
whose words have touched something deep within viewers. Not because of theatrics or drama—but because of wisdom rooted in lived experience.
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'The Most Memorable 15 Minutes of My Life'
What began as a casual ride back from D-Mart turned into what Abhinav calls 'the most memorable moments' of his life. In the video, the driver throws an intriguing challenge: 'Give me the full form of COMPUTER, and your ride is free.' Amused and intrigued, the riders try and fail. With confident clarity, the driver replies, 'Commonly Operated Machine Purposely Used for Trade, Education and Research.'
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But it wasn't just this quirky quiz that stunned them. It was what followed.
'Learning makes you earning, earning won't make you learning,' he said—a sentence that might as well be etched into the hearts of thousands watching the video.
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Degrees, Dreams, and Detours
The driver then unfolded his life story with the fluency of a seasoned speaker. A
double MA holder
in English and Political Science, he once aspired to be an IAS officer. But life, as it often does, had different plans. 'Suddenly, they arranged my marriage. I had children. I couldn't continue studying,' he shared with a calm that belied the weight of those words.
He's worked in MNCs, speaks seven languages—English, Hindi, Kannada, Telugu, Urdu, Tamil, and Malayalam—and delivers linguistic charm with a sense of pride. 'People say I speak Urdu just like our Muslim brothers,' he said, his eyes reflecting both empathy and humour. Despite the corporate stints and missed dreams, he finds peace in his present. 'They pay in bulk, but they also suck you dry in bulk,' he quipped about the corporate world, his smile unwavering.
The Internet Reacts: "Don't Judge a Book by Its Cover"
The response online has been nothing short of overwhelming. One user wrote, 'Man he is outstanding 👏 Hope he is satisfied with what he is doing now.' Another added, 'Such amazing uncle 🔥.' A third chimed in, 'The best example for 'Expect the Unexpected.''
The video also drew praise for its keen observation. 'Wowww… bro, what a great observational video 👏👏👏 … Gems everywhere—it takes time and situation to find those,' read another comment. One summed it up perfectly: 'Best example of don't judge the book by its cover.'
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Abhinav concluded the video with a reflection that captured the sentiment of thousands: 'In just 15 minutes, we met someone who knows seven languages, holds two postgraduate degrees, once aimed to become an IAS officer… someone who shares life philosophies better than any textbook.'
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