‘An Era Ends’: Kajol Pays Tribute To Late Ratan Tata

Ratan Tata, chairman emeritus of Tata Sons, passed away at the age of 86 on October 9. Following the announcement of his unexpected death due to health and age-related issues, many well-wishers and prominent figures, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Rahul Gandhi, Salman Khan, Ajay Devgn and Kamal Haasan, have expressed their condolences. Recently, actress Kajol shared her thoughts on X, calling Ratan Tata a “legend” and noting that his passing signifies the end of an important era. She also acknowledged the significant contributions he made throughout his life.

Sharing her condolences, Kajol wrote, “A legend passes away, an era ends, respect always. RIP. You have done more than your share of enough.” Meanwhile, Kajol’s husband and actor Ajay Devgn also announced the postponement of his Q&A session with fans as a mark of respect.

Announcing the news, Tata Group in a statement, said, “It is with deep sadness and with a heavy heart that we inform you of the demise of our beloved Chairman, Ratan N Tata, a legend of our times who passed away on 9th of October 2024. While we will miss his physical presence, he will always live in our hearts. & minds. We rededicate ourselves to carrying forward his legacy & that of the Founders, which is rooted in India’s civilisational values and strives for the welfare of all.”

In addition to Kajol’s heartfelt tribute, many well-known figures expressed their condolences. Among them are Ranveer Singh, SS Rajamouli, Anupam Kher, Preity Zinta, Anushka Sharma, Sushmita Sen, Priyanka Chopra, Jr NTR, and Chiranjeevi. Prominent politicians and business tycoons, including Narayana Murthy, Mukesh Ambani and Gautam Adani, also paid their respects.

His last rites will be performed on Thursday and he will be given a state funeral, said Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde.