In the photo: Indian brothers fined for turning a car into a helicopter

Suzuki Wagon R modified by the duo Photo: Newslions,/SWNS

Two brothers in India were fined for converting their car into an imitation helicopter with the aim of renting it out for weddings.

The Suzuki Wagon R was purchased for 100,000 rupees (£946) and underwent extensive modifications at the duo's exhibition over the course of a few weeks. makeshift workshop in the northern state of Uttar Pradesh.

Brothers Ishwardin Prajapati, 36, and Parmeshwardin Prajapati, 37, attached rotor blades to the roof and fabricated the tail section and other body parts from sheet metal in an attempt to make a helicopter-like car.

However, their plans to rent out the car have yet to materialize, and they were dealt a setback when the police temporarily seized the “car.”

The brothers were fined 2,000 rupees (£19) for illegally modifying their car, police said.

Dozens of people attended brothers' workshop after news of their creation spread. Photo: Newslions,/SWNS

“They let us go after we paid the fine, but advised us to drive the car home at night so as not to cause any disruption on the road,” Ishwardin told The Telegraph.

He shared the idea of ​​turning the corner. car to helicopter came about after watching a video on YouTube.

“Several people have turned their cars into such designs. The use of such vehicles during weddings has become a trend in several places in Uttar Pradesh and Bihar,” said Ishwardin.

Ishwardin Prajapati told The Telegraph that the idea came from the video site YouTube.

The two brothers usually make idols of Hindu gods and goddesses.

Ishwardin said that the car could be an alternative source of income for them.< /p>

“If we rent out the car, we can earn Rs 5,000 (£47) a day,» he said.

Since news of their car broke, images of the creation have emerged. It has gone viral on social media and dozens of neighbors and relatives have visited the brothers' workshop , Ishwardin said.

Parmeshwardin Prajapati helped with the conversion, which involved attaching the rotor blades to the roof of the car.

Many visitors want the brothers to quickly complete the remaining work on the car so they can rent it for their wedding.

“We have received several requests from people for a helicopter car, although we have not made any orders yet «, said Ishwardin. “Only after our car is ready will we start making reservations.”