Mumbai Metro’s ‘Chief Feline Officer’ Video: Ginger Cat at Gundavali Station Draws Fans, Treats and Cuddles
A ginger cat at Mumbai’s Gundavali Metro station has gone viral after commuter Sandesh Samant jokingly asked MMMOCL to give it an official position. The metro operator responded by calling the feline its 'Chief Feline Officer'. In its latest X post, MMMOCL said selfies, cuddles and treats for the cat have surged as its internet fame continues to grow.
A ginger cat that has become a familiar sight at Mumbai’s Gundavali Metro station has gained further attention after Maha Mumbai Metro Operation Corporation Ltd (MMMOCL) acknowledged its growing internet fame. The metro operator posted a video on X featuring the feline and referred to it as the station’s “CFO”, or Chief Feline Officer.
The cat first went viral after commuter Sandesh Samant shared a photograph of it sitting near the entrance of Gundavali station and tagged MMMOCL with a playful request. He wrote, "Dear Maha Mumbai Metro Operation Corporation Ltd, please give this pure soul of Gundavli Metro station an official position. It's working for free at the moment." Lambert the Orange Cat Is Going Viral Over TikTok; Here's Why.
Cat Gets ‘Chief Feline Officer’ Title As Internet Fame Grows
The internet fame has been acknowledged by our CFO aka Chief Feline Officer. Fan interactions like selfies, cuddles and treats have recorded a surge.
Though we cannot promise an autograph, you may be granted an audience with our CFO the next time you take a Maha Mumbai Metro… pic.twitter.com/T6QtXhHCr0
— Maha Mumbai Metro Operation Corporation Ltd (@MMMOCL_Official) August 24, 2026
MMMOCL Shares Latest Update on CFO's Fan Following
In its latest update, MMMOCL posted a video on X with caption: "The internet fame has been acknowledged by our CFO aka Chief Feline Officer. Fan interactions like selfies, cuddles and treats have recorded a surge. Though we cannot promise an autograph, you may be granted an audience with our CFO the next time you take a Maha Mumbai Metro ride."
The update adds another playful chapter to the cat’s growing presence at Gundavali Metro station, where its regular appearances have now turned it into an informal mascot of sorts for commuters and social media users.
Gundavali Cat Gets ‘Chief Feline Officer’ Tag From MMMOCL
That’s our Chief Feline Officer. Responsibilities include station inspections, commuter observation and sitting exactly where everyone can admire them. So far, performance has been purrfect.
— Maha Mumbai Metro Operation Corporation Ltd (@MMMOCL_Official) August 21, 2026
Cat Gets An Unofficial Metro Designation
MMMOCL decided to play along with the suggestion and gave the cat an unofficial designation of "Chief Feline Officer". MMMOCL mentioned, "That's our Chief Feline Officer. Responsibilities include station inspections, commuter observation, and sitting exactly where everyone can admire them. So far, performance has been purrfect." The light-hearted exchange quickly drew attention on social media, with commuters sharing their own experiences of seeing the cat at Gundavali station.
The cat’s story began with a commuter’s humorous suggestion but was embraced by the metro operator, which responded in kind by giving the feline its unofficial “Chief Feline Officer” title.
With MMMOCL now sharing an update on the cat’s internet fame, the ginger feline has moved from being a familiar sight for station-goers to a social media attraction for commuters hoping to spot it during their Maha Mumbai Metro rides.
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