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Ahmedabad’s ‘Biker Dadi,’ 87, Rides On as Viral Video Draws National Attention

A Humans of Bombay post has propelled her scooter adventures to more than a million views.

Overview

  • Mandakini Shah rides a scooter across Ahmedabad with her younger sister Usha, a pairing often compared to Sholay’s Jai and Veeru.
  • She learned to ride at 62 and continues to assert her independence with regular city outings.
  • Her Instagram presence as @biker.dadi highlights the sisters’ trips, with the latest Humans of Bombay video surpassing 1.1 million views.
  • She began working at 16 as a Montessori teacher and later took part in social welfare projects, mahila mandals, and panchayat discussions teaching women their rights.
  • Shah, who chose to remain single, has addressed questions about marriage and says she stays active by meeting friends, singing, playing, and teaching games.