‘I Am Alive’: The Full Story Behind the Viral Video of a Mahindra Thar Flying Out of a Delhi Showroom
A viral video showed a brand-new Mahindra Thar crashing through the glass wall of a showroom in East Delhi’s Nirman Vihar and tumbling to the road below after allegedly falling from the first floor. The woman who appeared in early reports — identified in multiple outlets as Maani Pawar, 29 — has denied circulating rumours that she died, releasing a video to say she is alive and unhurt. The incident, reportedly tied to a pre-drive ritual involving a lemon, sparked questions about showroom safety, viral misinformation and how quickly social media turns an accident into an online spectacle.
The viral clip: what viewers actually saw
The footage that went viral is unmistakable: a black Mahindra Thar positioned on the showroom’s first floor, a smashed glass façade, and the SUV overturned on the road below. The visuals are dramatic — the car looks like it literally flew through the air before landing wheels-up on the street. Clips and photos of the overturned vehicle circulated widely, shared with breathless captions and wild speculation.
But remember: a still image or a short clip can be deceptive. Frames don’t show speed, context, or sequence, and sights like crushed glass and a flipped car create a powerful emotional response that primes audiences to believe worst-case scenarios — including the false report that the driver had died. The video did not prove anyone’s fate; it only captured a terrifying moment. Subsequent reporting clarified that those inside escaped without grave injury.
Who was involved — the people behind the headlines
Multiple reputable outlets identify the woman in the video as Maani Pawar, 29, from Ghaziabad. She and her husband had just purchased the Mahindra Thar Roxx and were at the showroom for customary rituals and final handover. According to eyewitness accounts and reporting, the couple, a showroom salesperson, and other staff were inside or around the vehicle at the time. Remarkably — given how dramatic the fall looked — none of the occupants sustained life-threatening injuries.
One detail repeated across reports: after the clip circulated, Maani Pawar released a short video message explicitly denying death rumours and confirming she was alive and unhurt. That step — of speaking directly to the camera — was crucial to quash a particularly pernicious falsehood. It also highlights the power of first-person clarification in a fast-moving rumor environment.
A timeline of the crash (step-by-step reconstruction from reports)
- Purchase and handover: The couple took delivery of a new Mahindra Thar Roxx at a showroom in East Delhi (Nirman/Preet Vihar area).
- Ritual moment: Before driving away, a customary ritual was to be performed involving a lemon under the tyre.
- The vehicle moves: Instead of a careful, slow movement, the vehicle accelerated unexpectedly (some reports say the RPM was high or the accelerator was pressed), and it smashed through the showroom’s glass wall.
- Fall and overturn: The Thar fell from the first floor to the road and overturned. Images and video show the vehicle upside-down outside the showroom.
- Immediate aftermath: Eyewitnesses and emergency responders attended; the occupants reportedly walked away without serious injuries. Authorities and the showroom staff began investigating.
- Rumour and response: False reports claiming the woman had died circulated; the purported driver then posted a message insisting she was alive, and media outlets corrected the earlier misstatements.
FAQs
Q1: Did anyone die in the Thar showroom incident?
A1: No. Despite viral rumours, the woman named in reports (Maani Pawar) and other occupants escaped without fatal injuries. The woman posted a video denying death rumours, and multiple mainstream outlets corroborated that no deaths occurred.
Q2: How did the Thar fall from the showroom’s first floor?
A2: Reports state the vehicle drove through the showroom’s glass wall after the driver attempted a ritual involving a lemon. Eyewitnesses and several news outlets said the car accelerated unexpectedly (some noted high RPM), smashed the façade and fell to the road below. Investigations by authorities and showroom staff were reported.
Q3: Who is the woman shown in the viral video?
A3: Multiple outlets identified her as Maani Pawar, 29, of Ghaziabad. She and her husband had taken delivery of a Mahindra Thar Roxx and were performing a customary ritual when the incident occurred.
Q4: Will showrooms change their handover procedures after this?
A4: Incidents like this typically prompt internal reviews and may lead to stricter safety protocols, staff training and clearer communication with buyers. The industry could adopt mandatory checks (wheel chocks, no engine revs indoors) and new guidance for ceremonial rituals. Specific showroom actions would depend on investigation findings.
Q5: What should I do if I see an unverified social media claim about a serious accident?
A5: Don’t share it immediately. Check credible news outlets, look for official confirmations (police or hospital statements), and search for first-person clarifications from those involved. If you must comment, avoid statements asserting unverified injuries or fatalities. Responsible sharing reduces panic and harm
