Yusuf Shariff, also known as Gujari Babu or KGF Babu, is a well-known businessman and politician from Bengaluru, famous for his lavish lifestyle and luxury cars. Shariff did not come from wealth and started from scratch. He began with a scrap business in Kolar and gradually built his fortune by acquiring machinery and profitable properties from government auctions. Now, he drives an array of luxury cars—name a car, and he likely owns it. Interestingly, Yusuf is also famous in the city for his Rolls-Royce Phantom. While spotting a Rolls-Royce in Bengaluru isn’t unusual, Yusuf’s Phantom is special, as he bought it from Bollywood actor Amitabh Bachchan. Yes, you read that right—he bought the actor’s Rolls-Royce Phantom. Let’s get to know his story.
Yusuf Shariff’s Rolls Royce Phantom
Yusuf’s family owns several luxury cars from Audi to Mecedes but the diamond in the collection is, of course, Bachchan’s Rolls-Royce Phantom. The luxury car made headlines when sold it to Yusuf Shariff’s firm Umrah Developers.
Notably, RR Phantom was gifted to the Bollywood actor by director Vidhu Vinod Chopra. He gifted the car to Bachchan as a token of appreciation after he completed shooting of Eklavya.
Rolls Royce Phantom: Fake Documents And Challan
After buying car from the actor, Shariff used to ride it on Bengaluru roads. However, he was stopped during a routine inspection cops stopped the car and seized it as the driver presented forged documents. After checking the history, cops found out that the vehicle also lacked valid insurance and a pollution certificate.
Shariff released the car after paying a fine of Rs 5,500.
Rolls Royce Phantom Price
In 2007, Copra gifted the car to Amitabh Bachchan, making it a luxurious addition to his lifestyle. The car is estimated to be worth around Rs 3.5 crore.
The current price of the Rolls-Royce Phantom starts at Rs 8.99 crore to Rs 10.48 crore (ex-showroom).
Yusuf Shariff Education Qualification
Yusuf Shariff is also an active politician. As per reports, he is only a class five pass, but his car collection is undoubtedly impressive.
Yusuf Shariff Car Collection
The Shariff family owns several luxury cars such as Rolls-Royce Phantom, BMW 5-Series, Audi A8, Audi Q7, Bentley Mulsanne, Audi A4, Toyota Vellfire, Mercedes-Benz S-Class, Ferrari, Audi R8, and Aston Martin.
