India’s 72-year-old ‘Driver Amma’ wins hearts in Dubai with Rolls-Royce drive

A 72-year-old woman from the southern Indian state of Kerala, lovingly known as ‘Driver Amma’, has captured global attention after a video showed her confidently driving a Rolls-Royce Ghost through the streets of Dubai, all while dressed in a saree.
Radhamani Amma, who holds licenses for 11 different types of vehicles, is no stranger to the spotlight. Back in Kerala, she runs a driving school and is trained to handle everything from cars and trucks to forklifts and cranes.
Her Dubai moment went viral when Indian industrialist Anand Mahindra shared a clip of Amma on X (https://tinyurl.com/yrub3z3k), calling her his “Monday Motivation”.
With a confident smile, she holds up her international driving permit before gliding the Rolls-Royce through Dubai, a moment that has inspired admiration worldwide.
Watch video here: https://tinyurl.com/4b2vbz4e
Social media users praised her for breaking stereotypes, hailing her as proof that age is no barrier to ambition. Many described her as an icon of perseverance, blending the elegance of a saree with the thrill of driving one of the world’s most prestigious cars.
Amma frequently posts videos operating these vehicles, showcasing skills that go far beyond ordinary driving. Social media users have even tagged Guinness World Records, suggesting she could be the oldest woman in the world with an active international driving license across multiple vehicle types.
From the roads of Kerala to the boulevards of Dubai, ‘Driver Amma’ has become an inspiration across generations, proving that true passion knows no limits.