Supermodel, writer, and mother of billionaire businessman Elon Musk, Maye Musk, is in Mumbai these days to mark her 77th birthday. Her son gifted her a touching surprise on this special day: life-size flower bouquets that she introduced the world to via an emotive post on the social networking site X (previously Twitter).
“Thank you @elonmusk for sending these beautiful birthday flowers to me in Mumbai,” wrote Maye, expressing her joy and gratitude. Elon responded with a touching message: “Love you, Mom. Thanks for everything.”
Maye Musk: Legacy of Elegance And Excellence
From Vogue covers to global influence at 77. Born in 1948 in Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada, Maye Musk's life has been one of refinement, education, and empowerment. With a modeling career of more than five decades, she has appeared on the covers of legendary magazines like Vogue, Harper's Bazaar, WWD, and Sports Illustrated. Apart from her illustrious fashion career, she has two master's degrees in dietetics and nutritional science and has recently been awarded a doctorate in dietetics by the University of Toronto. Her ongoing global reach from fashion to wellness to literature has inspired millions.
Maye Musk | Credits: X (@mayemusk)
Why Is Maye Musk in India?
Maye Musk's trip to Mumbai is well-timed since her book is now being launched in India and has been translated into Hindi. Posting a peek from the preparations, she wrote: “Signing my Hindi books before the launch gala, in a room full of flowers. Thank you so much for translating and publishing my book for the Indian market.”
This trip marks a significant cultural moment, coming at a time when Musk family ties with India appear to be strengthening. Just days before her birthday, Maye warmly reacted to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s post about his recent conversation with Elon Musk, responding with heart emojis and the Indian flag.
Elon Musk, Modi, And India Visit Plans
The deepening relationship between Elon Musk and PM Modi is another gem that revolves around the Musk family. PM Modi tweeted about his recent phone call with the CEO of Tesla, saying, Spoke to @elonmusk and talked about various issues, including the topics we covered during our meeting in Washington DC earlier this year. We discussed the immense potential for collaboration in the areas of technology and innovation. India remains committed to advancing our partnerships with the US in these domains.
Elon Musk, on his part, replied, “It was an honor to speak with PM Modi. I am looking forward to visiting India later this year!”
The visit of the tech billionaire is likely to support current plans for Tesla's Indian market entry and Starlink expansion, his satellite internet business. While firms such as Jio and Airtel have already inked initial deals with SpaceX for Starlink services, large-scale operations are pending government approvals on spectrum and national security issues.