Legendary industrialist Ratan Tata passed away at the age of 86 on Wednesday in Mumbai, leaving the nation mourning the loss of a visionary. Among the many prominent personalities who gathered at the National Centre for Performing Arts (NCPA) lawns in Nariman Point to pay their last respects were actor Aamir Khan and his ex-wife, Kiran Rao.
Aamir Khan, visibly emotional, shared his thoughts with the media, expressing the immense grief felt by the nation. “Aaj ka din bahut hi dukh bhara hai hum sabke liye. Ratan ji ne jo contribution diya hai, unke leadership mein jo contribution diya hai, desh ke liye vo amulya hai. Hum sab unko behad miss karenge (It’s a sad day for all of us today. Ratan ji’s contribution to the country is priceless, and we will deeply miss him).”
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Kiran Rao also paid tribute, remembering Tata as an “amazing” person, recalling the time they had spent with him. “Ache insaan the toh bahut dukh lagta hai ke gaye, lekin bahut karke gaye hain hamare desh ke liye (He was a good human being, and though it’s sad he’s gone, he did so much for our country),” she said, folding her hands in respect.
Ratan Tata’s passing has left a void in the nation, with several notable figures from both the political and industrial worlds arriving to bid their final farewells to the iconic leader.