Veteran industrialist Ratan Tata passed away on October 9, 2024, at 86, after being admitted to Mumbai's Breach Candy Hospital due to low blood pressure. Kamal Haasan paid tribute, recalling a meeting with Tata at the Taj Hotel after the 2008 Mumbai attacks, calling him his "personal hero."

Haasan praised Tata's ethics, humility, and patriotism, emphasizing how he embodied the Indian spirit during the crisis.Tata's passing has left a deep void, and his integrity, philanthropy, and leadership legacy will continue to inspire future generations.

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.

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— Kamal Haasan (@ikamalhaasan) October 9, 2024