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Did You Know Industrialist Yohan Poonawalla Owns A Car Previously Owned By Queen Elizabeth II?

Yohan Poonawalla is world-renowned for his amazing car collection, especially his Rolls-Royce collection.

by Ashmeet Guliani
Did You Know Industrialist Yohan Poonawalla Owns A Car Previously Owned By Queen Elizabeth II?

We are about to drop another amazing Stories From Bharat episode soon! But before that, let us give you a sneak peek into the world of Industrialist Yohan Poonawalla and his wife, Michelle, from one of India’s most fascinating billionaire families. From their incredible car collection to unique heritage crockery, here’s a glimpse of what went down in this episode. 

Yohan Poonawalla Shows His Incredible Car Collection

The latest episode of Stories From Bharat started on an amazing note as Yohan and Michelle specially sent a helicopter for our Editor-in-Chief, Kamiya Jani, to travel from Mumbai to Pune. For the uninitiated, Yohan Poonawalla, Chairman of the Poonawalla Group, is world-renowned for his amazing car collection, especially his Rolls-Royce collection. You would be surprised to know that he owns around 100 cars.

In between conversations and while showing his car collection, Yohan revealed that he grew up around some of the best cars in the family, which is why his love for cars dates back to childhood. One of his cars even carries the registration number ‘HMQ 001’, which stands for ‘Her Majesty Queen 1’, as Queen Elizabeth II used the car for several years. How cool is that!

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Heritage Crockery & A Unique Collection Of Bottles

Kamiya asked Yohan how he had convinced the previous owners that he was the right owner for such a special car. Yohan explained that many royal families sell their cars to buy new ones, not realising that their older cars become valuable and special to collectors like him. 

Yohan and Michelle also took Kamiya around their home, which has a luxurious and palatial feel. There is even a special collection featuring limited-edition bottles. Michelle revealed that Yohan likes collecting bottles of alcohol, even though they do not drink them. She also showed us Yohan’s big cigar collection and the beautiful heritage crockery. 

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Not just cars, Yohan and Michelle reveal many interesting things about their lives in this episode of Stories From Bharat. So stay tuned, as the episode will soon go live on Curly Tales’ app and YouTube channel.

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FAQs

Who is Yohan Poonawalla?

Yohan Poonawalla is the Chairman of the Poonawalla Group and a well-known car collector.

How many cars does Yohan Poonawalla have?

Yohan Poonawalla revealed on Curly Tales’ Stories From Bharat episode that he owns around 100 cars.

Where does Yohan Poonawalla live?

Yohan Poonawalla lives in Pune with his family.

Ashmeet Guliani

A coffee lover at heart, Ashmeet is a writer who enjoys exploring new cafes, hidden gems and bookstores. When not working, she’s usually found with a book in hand, cafe-hopping, or spending time with dogs.

For more such snackable content, interesting discoveries and the latest updates on food, travel and experiences in your city, download the Curly Tales App. Download HERE.
First Published: June 18, 2026 6:53 PM