Veteran industrialist and Tata Sons Chairman Emeritus Ratan Tata passed away on Wednesday, at the age of 86. Many took to their respective social media accounts to express their grief and remember the icon’s leadership values and contributions to the country. Celebrities from the film industry also joined in to pay tribute to him.

Kamal Haasan took to X and described Ratan Tata as a personal hero. He wrote, “His true richness lay not in material wealth but in his ethics, integrity, humility and patriotism. In the immediate aftermath of the 2008 Mumbai attacks, I met him while staying at the iconic Taj Hotel. 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.”

Ratan Tata Ji was a personal hero of mine, someone I’ve tried to emulate throughout my life. 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,… pic.twitter.com/wv4rbkH2i1

— Kamal Haasan (@ikamalhaasan) October 9, 2024

 

Akshay Kumar wrote, “Heartbroken to hear about the passing of Shri Ratan Tata. His legacy of kindness, innovation, and leadership will continue to inspire generations. Rest in peace, a true legend. ”

The world bids farewell to a man who built more than just an empire. Heartbroken to hear about the passing of Shri Ratan Tata. His legacy of kindness, innovation, and leadership will continue to inspire generations. Rest in peace, a true legend. Om Shanti ????????

— Akshay Kumar (@akshaykumar) October 10, 2024

 

Jr NTR wrote that the nation owes Rata Tata a debt of gratitude. He wrote, “A titan of industry, a heart of gold! Ratan Tata Ji’s selfless philanthropy and visionary leadership have transformed countless lives. India owes him a debt of gratitude. May he rest in peace.”

A titan of industry, a heart of gold! Ratan Tata Ji’s selfless philanthropy and visionary leadership have transformed countless lives. India owes him a debt of gratitude. May he rest in peace.

— Jr NTR (@tarak9999) October 10, 2024

 

Salman Khan expressed grief on X, as he wrote, “Deeply saddened by the passing of Mr. Ratan Tata.”

Deeply saddened by the passing of Mr. Ratan Tata.

— Salman Khan (@BeingSalmanKhan) October 9, 2024

 

Shatrughan Sinha called him a ‘Bharat Ratna’ in the true sense, as he penned a note. On X, the veteran actor wrote, “His contributions to society/nation are enormous. Thoughts & prayers are with the family & friends in their hour of grief for their irreplaceable & irreparable loss.”

Deepest condolences for the ‘Bharat Ratna’ in true sense, finest human being, philanthropist business tycoon our very own #RatanTata is no more. His contributions to society/nation are enormous. Thoughts & prayers are with the family & friends in their hour of grief for their… pic.twitter.com/0g13H5QiOG

— Shatrughan Sinha (@ShatruganSinha) October 10, 2024

 

Priyanka Chopra thanked Tata for his contributions to the country. She wrote on X, “Through your kindness, you touched the lives of millions. Your legacy of leadership and generosity will continue to inspire generations.”

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

 

Stree 2 star Shraddha Kapoor wrote, “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.”

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 ???????? pic.twitter.com/uFnFfyPKoO

— Shraddha (@ShraddhaKapoor) October 9, 2024

 

Filmmaker SS Rajamouli wrote, “Legends are born, and they live forever. It’s hard to imagine a day without using a TATA product… Ratan Tata’s legacy is woven into everyday life. If anyone will stand the test of time alongside the Panchabhootas, it’s him.”

Legends are born, and they live forever. It’s hard to imagine a day without using a TATA product… Ratan Tata’s legacy is woven into everyday life. If anyone will stand the test of time alongside the Panchabhootas, it’s him. ????????

Thank you Sir for everything you’ve done for India…

— rajamouli ss (@ssrajamouli) October 10, 2024

 

Veteran actor Prakash Raj wrote on X, “A man who inspired and touched many lives.. Thank you #RatanTata sir.”

A man who inspired and touched many lives.. Thank you #RatanTata sir ???????????????????????? will miss you RIP ???????????????? pic.twitter.com/ngAtEau9MR

— Prakash Raj (@prakashraaj) October 10, 2024

 

Anushka Sharma called him the “Taj of India,” and wrote, “He upheld the values of integrity, grace, dignity through everything he did and was truly an icon.”

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 ????

— Anushka Sharma (@AnushkaSharma) October 10, 2024

 

Simi Garewal penned an emotional note for the industrialist. She wrote, “They say you have gone. It’s too hard to bear your loss… too hard… Farewell my friend.”

 

 

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Other stars including Riteish Deshmukh, Dhanush, Sai Dharam Tej, Rana Daggubati, Boman Irani, Nayanthara, and Nani also shared their heartfelt tributes to Ratan Tata. Singer Diljit Dosanjh paused his concert midway to pay tribute to the icon.

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