**Veteran Industrialist Ratan Tata Passes Away: Nation Mourns the Loss**
The demise of veteran industrialist Ratan Tata has left the entire nation, including members of the Indian film fraternity, deeply saddened. On Thursday, senior actor Anupam Kher expressed his grief and shared a heartfelt anecdote about the time he met Tata in London.
Speaking to ANI, Anupam Kher said,
“I used to feel that Ratan Tata would be there with us throughout our lives because when it comes to some people, you might not meet them every day but you can see their experience within the country’s infrastructure, charity institutions, in the country’s atmosphere and the goodness. So, today India has lost a gem and his name was Ratan Tata.”
Sharing his experience of meeting the veteran industrialist, Kher added,
“I met him in London a few years back, I spoke to him for 5-10 minutes. And then he said, ‘I like your comedies. I laugh when I see you sometimes. Not very often, but rarely I saw one or two comedies.’ But apart from that, I think if a person wants to set his own standard, then in that Ratan Tata will be at the top.”
After learning about Tata’s passing, Kher also shared his feelings on Instagram. He posted:
“Goodbye Mr. Ratan Tata!! THANK YOU for your life and your life lessons! Thank you for leaving behind a legacy. Not only for India! But for the whole world. A legacy of honesty, hard work, integrity, patriotism, gentleness, kindness, generosity, compassion and pride. Your legacy has inspired millions and will continue to do so for centuries.
On a personal note, I will never forget our meeting in London a few years back. When you very kindly said to me, ‘Mr. Kher! I like your comedy! You make me laugh!’ Thank you for every lesson Mr. Tata! You taught me how to live with values and principles of life! You will always remain my most favourite G.O.A.T. Jai Ho! #RatanTata.”
Ratan Tata, Chairman Emeritus of Tata Sons, passed away at the age of 86 on Wednesday night at Breach Candy Hospital in Mumbai.
His mortal remains were kept at the lawns of the National Centre for Performing Arts (NCPA) at Mumbai’s Nariman Point to allow the masses to pay their last respects before the funeral ceremony. According to a statement from Tata Trust, the final journey will commence at 4 pm today. Meanwhile, the Maharashtra state government has declared one day of mourning, as per the official statement from the Chief Minister’s Office.
Widely regarded as one of India’s most respected and beloved industrialists, Ratan Tata took the Tata Group to new heights and significantly contributed to the nation through his philanthropic efforts and leadership.
Born on December 28, 1937, in Mumbai, Tata was the Chairman of the Ratan Tata Trust and Dorabji Tata Trust, two of the largest private-sector-promoted philanthropic trusts in India. He served as Chairman of Tata Sons, the holding company of the Tata Group, from 1991 until his retirement in 2012, after which he was appointed Chairman Emeritus.
In recognition of his outstanding contributions, Ratan Tata was honored with the Padma Vibhushan, India’s second-highest civilian award, in 2008.
His legacy of honesty, innovation, and compassion continues to inspire millions across India and around the world.
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