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Renowned Punjabi singer and actor Diljit Dosanjh, currently on the European leg of his Dil-Luminati Tour, paused his concert to honour the late industrialist Ratan Tata.
Ratan Tata passed away at 86 on October 9. He left behind an enduring legacy. In tribute, the Maharashtra Government has declared a day of mourning on Thursday, according to the Chief Minister’s Office. While performing in Germany, Diljit learnt about the sad demise of Ratan Tata and felt compelled to pay his respects during the show.
Diljit Dosanjh pays tribute to Ratan Tata
Addressing the audience, Diljit Dosanjh expressed the importance of honouring the influential figure, “You all know about Ratan Tata. He has passed away. This is my small tribute to him. Today, I feel it is vital to mention him because he dedicated his life to hard work. From what I’ve learned and read, I have never heard him speak ill of anyone,” he shared in Punjabi.
He continued, “He exemplified hard work, kindness, and service. This is life; this is how we should strive to be. If there’s one lesson to take from his life, it’s to work diligently, maintain a positive outlook, be helpful to others, and live life to the fullest.”
About Ratan Tata
Ratan Tata joined the Tata group in 1961, where he worked on the shop floor of Tata Steel. He later succeeded J. R. D. Tata as chairman of Tata Sons upon the latter’s retirement in 1991. Under his tenure, the Tata Group acquired brands such as Tetley, Jaguar Land Rover, and Corus among others. The industrialist invested in companies like Snapdeal, Teabox, CashKaro, and Ola Cabs. Tata is also one of the largest and notable philanthropists, having donated around 60–65% of his income to charity.
Ratan was also a prolific investor and has made numerous investments in several startups. Tata has invested in over 30 start-ups to date, most in a personal capacity and some via his investment company. Tata has never married and has no children. In 2011, Tata stated, “I came close to getting married four times and each time I backed off in fear or for one reason or another.”
