The first car in your family that may be owned by you holds a special place in your heart. Just like everyone else, there was a first for celebrities too. While most of them may own expensive and exotic cars now, there are times they might be reminded of their first car. Some of them still have these cars, while others don’t. Here we have a list of Indian celebs and their first cars.
Sachin Tendulkar
Maruti 800
The Master Blaster is known for his love for BMWs and Porsches, and we have spotted him driving expensive sedans all the time. However, did you know that the first car ever bought by Sachin Tendulkar was a Maruti 800? Sachin had sold this car, and a few years ago, he posted online asking his followers to help him track his first car. Sadly, he couldn’t find it, but used car seller Spinny managed to get an old Maruti 800, restore it, and gift it back to the legend.
Imtiaz Ali
Maruti 800
Another well-known Indian personality who started with a humble Maruti 800 is Imtiaz Ali, a well-known Bollywood movie director. Imtiaz even shared an image of his Maruti 800 with him in the driver’s seat.
Rajinikanth
Premier Padmini
Megastar Rajinikanth came from a very humble background. Even today, the actor is known for his modest lifestyle. While he does own a couple of expensive cars, he recently shared an image of himself standing next to a Premier Padmini parked outside his residence. It was the first car the actor bought, and it still holds a very special place in his heart. The car is still in working condition.
Kajol
Maruti 1000
Bollywood actress Kajol is now seen commuting in expensive cars like Maybachs and BMWs. However, when she began her journey in the industry, her first car was a Maruti 1000. It was Maruti’s first sedan and was offered as a premium model with an asking price of around ₹4 lakh. This was a significant amount during the 1990s. Later, Maruti Suzuki updated the sedan, gave it a bigger engine, and renamed it the Esteem.
Sara Ali Khan
Honda CR-V
Sara Ali Khan is one of those celebrity kids who is often seen using modest cars rather than luxury brands. She owns humble cars like the Maruti Alto 800 and has been spotted commuting in it. However, her first car was a Honda CR-V SUV. The SUV belongs to the previous generation and is powered by a 2.4-litre petrol engine.
Deepika Padukone
Audi Q7
Deepika Padukone is an extremely successful actress in Bollywood. She started her journey with cars in an Audi Q7. Her Q7 belonged to the earlier generation, which came with a 3.0-litre V6 turbocharged diesel engine that generates 240 bhp and 550 Nm of peak torque.
Shraddha Kapoor
Mercedes-Benz ML 250
Another actress who bought her first car after appearing in her first movie. Shraddha Kapoor bought a Mercedes-Benz ML 250, which is now known as the GLE. The ML 250 was equipped with a 2.2-litre engine, producing 203 bhp and 500 Nm.
Alia Bhatt
Audi Q7
Alia Bhatt, along with her husband Ranbir Kapoor, owns a variety of expensive cars in their garage. However, her first car was an Audi Q7, and the actress had shared the news on social media. The Q7 served as her go-to vehicle for daily commuting for years.
Kangana Ranaut
BMW 7-Series
Actress-turned-politician Kangana Ranaut owns not one but two Maybach cars. Her first car was a BMW 7-Series sedan, and she was spotted with the sedan very often. The actress still owns this car in her garage.
Priyanka Chopra Jonas
Mercedes-Benz S-Class
Priyanka Chopra was the first actress from Bollywood to own a Rolls Royce. That says a lot about her career in movies. The first car that Priyanka Chopra bought was a Mercedes-Benz S-Class.
Katrina Kaif
Audi Q7
Katrina Kaif has been a popular name in Bollywood for years now. Her first car was an Audi Q7, and she used the SUV for years before replacing it with a Range Rover Autobiography that Salman Khan gifted her.
