Beloved icon Ratan Tata passed away in a Mumbai hospital at the age of 86 after being admitted in severe condition. India is still in sorrow. Social media was flooded with tributes to him following his passing; one such post startled many. It depicts a man getting the industrialist tattooed on his chest. When asked why, he responded with a heartwarming tale that demonstrates Ratan Tata’s charitable side.
Tattoo artist Mahesh Chavan posted the footage to Instagram with the plain statement, “India has lost a legend.” He can be seen tattooing a man’s chest in the opening scene of the video. He also queries the individual about the rationale behind the physical alteration.
What made the man decide to tattoo Ratan Tata’s face?
The man describes how his friend’s battle with cancer was tough due to high medical costs and a lack of support. In their desperate circumstances, they came across the Tata Trusts, who had a big influence by giving his friend free medical care.
The man talks about how much he admires the Tata Trusts for saving so many lives and how his own experience motivated him to uphold Ratan Tata’s values. He considers the industrialist to be a “real-life God” and regards Tata’s tattoo as a modest memento of his immense achievements.
Social media responds:
Regarding Ratan Tata, an Instagram user said, “A man with zero haters.” Another person remarked, “He was a true gentleman.” “India lost its ratan (gem),” said a third. One more said, “Tata sir is a legend.”
In a statement, N Chandrasekaran, the chairman of Tata Sons, confirmed Tata’s passing. “We bid farewell to Mr. Ratan Naval Tata, a truly exceptional leader whose immeasurable contributions have shaped not only the Tata Group but also the very fabric of our nation,” he remarked, his words filled with deep sadness. He also referred to Ratan Tata as his “friend, mentor, and guide” in the statement.
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