‘He might kill someone’: Why this 28-year-old IT engineer has never been allowed to drive because of a kundli prediction

A social media post about an IT professional has left many surprised after it revealed how an astrological prediction reportedly influenced a family's decision for years. The story has triggered mixed reactions online, with people sharing sharply different opinions on whether such beliefs should shape everyday life.

What the viral post claimed

The discussion began after entrepreneur Pritesh Lakhani shared an incident on X.According to his post, he met a 28-year-old IT engineer who is married and the father of a toddler. Lakhani claimed the engineer has never been allowed to drive because his kundli predicts that he could kill someone in a road accident.Sharing the incident, Lakhani wrote, “I met a 28-year-old IT engineer and father to a toddler. He is not allowed to drive any vehicle because his kundli says he might kill someone.His father drops him off at the office every day. He has never learned how to ride a bicycle or any type of vehicle. I couldn't resist and asked the uncle what his kundli says about AI.”

Internet shares mixed opinions

The post soon went viral and received a wide range of reactions.Many users criticized the family's decision, saying it was surprising that an adult had been stopped from learning such a basic life skill because of an astrological prediction.

One user wrote, “A friend of mine never married because his horoscope said he would be widowed! Consulted a few, it seems. He was a handsome guy with many suitors. I couldn't believe highly educated people live with such superstition.”Others defended the family's decision, saying they believed the family was acting out of concern. Some users also pointed out that certain planetary combinations in traditional astrology are believed to indicate a higher risk of serious vehicle accidents.

Several also shared personal experiences of families making important decisions based on astrological advice.Another user said, “Assuming for a moment that a kundli says something drastic like that, one can choose to ignore it... maybe it will never happen... but should it happen, should one regret having ignored the message or merely attribute that careless driving is not a factor of planetary forces?”

What is a kundli?

A kundli, also known as a Janam Kundli or birth chart, maps the positions of the Sun, Moon, planets, and zodiac signs using the exact time and place of a person's birth.In many Indian households, it continues to be referred to while making decisions related to marriage, careers, property purchases, and selecting auspicious dates.Disclaimer: This report is based on a viral social media post and online reactions. The Times of India has not independently verified the claims. Astrology is a matter of personal belief, and interpretations may vary.Thumb image: Canva (for representative purposes only)