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The video of a Rajasthani woman in traditional dress riding a Royal Enfield has gained considerable attention and applause.
Two-wheelers, particularly heavy bikes like Royal Enfield, are usually associated with men. So, when a woman — dressed in a traditional Indian attire — was recently spotted riding a Royal Enfield Bullet, people were left amazed. The much-talked-about video shows a Rajasthani woman skillfully riding a Royal Enfield Bullet across a vast landscape with green fields, clear blue sky and a few animals around.
In the video, the woman, identified as Pooja Prajapat, dressed elegantly in a pink traditional Ghagra-Choli, demonstrates surprising dexterity as she manages the heavy bike with ease. The clip shared on her Instagram account, has sparked appreciation and applause, with people hailing her as a beacon of empowerment and resilience.
The video opens with Pooja Prajapat riding the Bullet bike with utter ease and looking at the camera. Before looking away she also waves to the camera (riding the bike with one hand) and smiles. After going a little ahead, she turns and looks back at the camera and smiles again. According to reports, Pooja Prajapat’s gentle blend of tradition and modernity has struck a chord with social media users who nicknamed her ‘Dhaakad’.
The now-viral video was posted on July 12 and so far, it has collected over 7 lakh views. Meanwhile, the comments section is overflowing with admiration and countless hearts.
Several social media users shared their admiration, with one comment praising her biking skills, “Aap bohot acha chalati hai bullet (You drive the Bullet very well).” Another user emphasized gender equality by saying, “Hum ladies kisi se kam nahi (We ladies are no less than anyone).” However, other viewers emphasized the importance of safety, advising Pooja Prajapat to wear a helmet during such adventurous undertakings.
Nonetheless, the tremendous response to Pooja Prajapat’s video represents the resounding support of women overcoming barriers and pursuing their passions, regardless of cultural standards.
