Elon Musk Became Real-Life Friends With A Young Indian Superfan He Met Through Social Media

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00:00 Elon Musk, the mastermind behind SpaceX and Tesla, commands an enormous following.

00:05 Millions hang on to his every post, eager for a glimpse into his thoughts on technology,

00:10 business, and even memes.

00:11 But one individual defied the norm of distant admiration.

00:14 Meet Pranay Pathale, a 19-year-old software engineer from Pune, India, who sparked an

00:20 extraordinary digital rapport with Musk.

00:23 I couldn't believe it when Elon replied to my tweet.

00:25 Pathale's inquisitive tweets consistently caught Musk's attention, evolving into a

00:30 unique online companionship.

00:32 Despite the time difference between India and the US, their friendship thrived.

00:36 In 2022, they finally met in person.

00:39 This heartwarming story demonstrates how technology today connects us all, offering opportunities

00:44 that once seemed out of reach.

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