Amitabh Bachchan paid a heartfelt tribute to the late industrialist Ratan Tata. The actor took to Instagram to post a touching note, accompanied by a picture of himself warmly greeting Ratan Tata. In the caption, Amitabh expressed his deep respect and admiration for Tata, highlighting his humility, resolve, vision, and dedication to national progress.
“An era has just passed away,” Amitabh wrote. “His humility, his great resolve, his vision and his determination to accomplish the very best for the Nation, ever a pride. It was my greatest honour to have had an opportunity and privilege to work together towards common humanitarian causes. A very sad day… my prayers.”
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Ratan Tata, known for his immense contributions to industry and philanthropy, also had a brief stint in the film industry. He co-produced the romantic psychological thriller Aetbaar, directed by Vikram Bhatt. The film, starring Amitabh Bachchan, John Abraham, and Bipasha Basu, was inspired by the 1996 Hollywood film Fear. Produced under the banner of Tata BSS, Aetbaar delved into the dark realities of romantic obsession but unfortunately did not perform well at the box office.
Following Ratan Tata's passing at the age of 86 at Mumbai's Breach Candy Hospital, numerous celebrities paid their respects. Stars like Anushka Sharma, Priyanka Chopra, Alia Bhatt, Salman Khan, and Varun Dhawan shared their tributes, reflecting on Tata's legacy and impact.
Kamal Haasan, a revered actor, shared his personal connection with Ratan Tata on X (formerly Twitter), calling him a personal hero and a national treasure. Haasan recounted meeting Tata in the aftermath of the 2008 Mumbai attacks at the iconic Taj Hotel. He praised Tata's embodiment of the resilient Indian spirit and his contributions to nation-building.
“Ratan Tata Ji was a personal hero of mine, someone I've tried to emulate throughout my life,” Haasan wrote. “A national treasure whose contributions in nation-building shall forever be etched in the story of modern India. His true richness lay not in material wealth but in his ethics, integrity, humility, and patriotism. In that moment of national crisis, the titan stood tall and became the embodiment of the Indian spirit, to rebuild and emerge stronger as a nation. My profound condolences to his family, friends, Tata Group, and my fellow Indians.”
