Bollywood is in mourning following the passing of Ratan Tata, the esteemed industrialist who transformed the Tata Group into one of India’s largest and most influential conglomerates. Tata, who served as chairman for over two decades, passed away at 86 on Wednesday night at Breach Candy Hospital in South Mumbai, where he had been receiving treatment for age-related issues.
The news of his death sparked an outpouring of tributes from Bollywood celebrities, who took to social media to express their condolences. Stars including Ajay Devgn, Priyanka Chopra, and Anushka Sharma shared heartfelt messages in remembrance of the industry titan.
Ajay Devgn remarked on X (formerly 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
Shraddha Kapoor shared post 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 🙏🏼”
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Priyanka Chopra celebrated Tata’s impact, tweeting, “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 an inspiration to us all and will be greatly missed, Sir.”
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 an inspiration to us all and will… pic.twitter.com/1JfSzHXqhG — PRIYANKA (@priyankachopra) October 9, 2024
Anushka Sharma also shared a tribute on her Instagram Stories, posting a picture of Tata and writing, “Deeply saddened by the tragic news of Shri Ratan Tata. He upheld the values of integrity, grace & dignity through everything he did and was truly an icon and Taj of India. RIP Sir, you have touched so many lives.”
Other celebrities, including Varun Dhawan, Randeep Hooda, Salman Khan, and Riteish Deshmukh also shared their condolences.
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About Ratan Tata
Ratan Tata, a recipient of the Padma Vibhushan award, was known not only for his business acumen but also for his philanthropic efforts. He had been in intensive care since Monday, despite earlier reassuring the public that his health concerns were related to age. His death marks the loss of a remarkable leader whose influence extended far beyond the business world, leaving an enduring legacy that will continue to inspire future generations.