Vardhaan Puri remembers Ratan Tata’s iconic moment with his grandfather writes “They went on to become good friends and their friendship lasted until…”

As India mourns the loss of legendary business magnate Ratan Tata, Vardhaan Puri, grandson of actor Amrish Puri, shared a poignant memory of his grandfather’s association with the visionary leader. Vardhaan took to social media and posted a cherished photo of his grandfather and Tata from the launch event of Tata Indica on December 30. Accompanying the image was a touching narrative of the events leading up to their iconic meeting.

Vardhaan Puri shares pic of Amrish Puri meeting Ratan Tata

Vardhaan recounted how Ratan Tata personally called his grandfather, Amrish Puri, to request his presence at the Tata Indica launch. Despite his hectic shooting schedule, Puri agreed, recognising the significance of the moment.

Vardhaan wrote, “Circa Christmas 1998 I’’m launching India’s first indigenously produced car. Will you be kind enough to launch the Tata Indica with me on the 30th of the month, one day shy of New Year’s eve?’ The late Mr. Ratan Tata asked my late grandfather Mr. Amrish Puri over a phone call on a cool Friday afternoon. My grandfather was busy shooting double shifts at that time and having very long hours on his sets. ‘Anything for a true visionary. I will be there,’ he promised, despite his hectic schedule. On the 30 December Dadu launched the Tata Indica with the ever-so-graceful real-life hero Mr. Ratan Naval Tata.“

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It further read, “Mr. Tata was touched by Dadu’s gesture and the event became a massive success. When the event ended, Mr. Tata and Dadu who knew each other socially until then, had a heart-to-heart conversation and struck a bond. They went on to become good friends and their friendship lasted until Dadu lived. The reassuring letter Mr Tata wrote to my father, Rajeev Puri, on my Dadu’s demise got us all emotional.”

He added, “Rest in peace, Shri Ratan Tata Sahab! The world is eternally indebted to you for your countless contributions to all living beings, especially the voiceless”

Vardhaan Puri’s heartfelt post has resonated with fans and well-wishers, who have praised the touching tribute. As India bids farewell to a legendary figure, Vardhaan’s story serves as a reminder of Ratan Tata’s profound impact on the lives of countless individuals.

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