Tributes are pouring in for Ratan Tata, chairman emeritus of one of India’s biggest conglomerates, Tata Sons, who died at 86. Bollywood celebrities like Priyanka Chopra, Ajay Devgn, Shraddha Kapoor, Bhumi Pednekar and others remembered the iconic industrialist, who carved a path of his own. Sharing a picture of Ratan Tata on her Instagram stories, Priyanka Chopra wrote, “Through your kindness, you touched the lives of millions. Your legacy of leadership and generosity will continue to inspire generations. Thank you for your unmatched passion and dedication for everything you did for our country. You have been inspiration to us all and will be greatly, missed, Sir.”
Shraddha Kapoor wrote on her Instagram, “Sir Ratan Tata showed us that true success is measured by the lives we touch. Grateful for his inspiration, and for teaching us to lead with kindness. True legacies are built on what we leave behind… Thank you for everything, Sir.” Take a look:
Ajay Devgn wrote on his X (formerly known as Twitter): “The world mourns the loss of a visionary. Ratan Tata’s legacy will forever inspire generations. His contributions to India and beyond are immeasurable. We are deeply grateful. Rest in peace, Sir.”
The world mourns the loss of a visionary. Ratan Tata’s legacy will forever inspire generations. His contributions to India and beyond are immeasurable. We are deeply grateful. Rest in peace, Sir. ?
— Ajay Devgn (@ajaydevgn) October 9, 2024
“Deeply saddened to know that Shri #RatanTata ji is no more. Condolences to the family and loved ones. Rest In Glory Sir,” Riteish Deshmukh wrote for the legend.
असा माणूस पुन्हा होणे नाही. Deeply saddened to know that Shri #RatanTata ji is no more. Condolences to the family and loved ones. Rest In Glory Sir. ?? pic.twitter.com/ldThYxUwJz
— Riteish Deshmukh (@Riteishd) October 9, 2024
Bhumi Pednekar wrote, “The greatest of them all… Just the greatest” and dropped a heart emoji.
Lara Bhupathi’s message was, “Dear Sir….. you were a giant amongst men…..a shining beacon of light has gone out today…….. #RestinPeace #RatanTata #RIP #OmShanti.” Take a look:
Dear Sir….. you were a giant amongst men…..a shining beacon of light has gone out today.……. #RestinPeace #RatanTata #RIP #OmShanti ??? pic.twitter.com/9yGili12U3
— Lara Dutta Bhupathi (@LaraDutta) October 9, 2024
Boman Irani wrote a heartfelt post for Ratan Tata. He wrote in his caption, “Contributions to our nation, ranging from industry, philanthropy, elegance, humanity and his angel like devotion to animals; Ratan Tata will remain, even in the afterlife as one of the finest citizens of modern India. Rest in eternal peace Ratansha.” Take a look:
Ratan Tata became chairman of the $100 billion steel-to-software conglomerate in 1991 and ran the group founded by his great-grandfather more than a hundred years ago until 2012.
He founded telecommunications company Tata Teleservices in 1996 and took IT company Tata Consultancy Services public in 2004. In a role reversal in 2004, Tata Group, an Indian company, having acquired iconic British car brands – Jaguar and Land Rover – found itself cast as reverse colonialists. With over 13 million followers on X and nearly 10 million on Instagram, he was the ‘most followed entrepreneur’ in India, according to the 360 ONE Wealth Hurun India Rich List 2023.
With over 13 million followers on X and nearly 10 million on Instagram, Ratan Tata was the ‘most followed entrepreneur’ in India
