Former Tata Group chairman Ratan Tata passed away on Wednesday (9) night, leaving behind a legacy of excellence and philanthropy. Several Bollywood and film industry personalities expressed their grief on social media. Among them was singer-actor Diljit Dosanjh, who took a moment during his Dil-Luminati World Tour concert in Germany to pay tribute to the industrialist.
In a touching gesture, Diljit paused his performance to speak about Tata’s life and the values he represented. A video of the tribute, where Diljit addressed the audience in Punjabi and Hindi, has since gone viral.
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Speaking about Ratan Tata, Diljit said, “You all know Ratan Tata. He passed away and I pay tribute to him. I felt necessary to take his name today because all his life, he worked hard. However much I read or heard about him, I don’t remember him speaking ill of anyone. He always worked hard, did good work, and helped people.”
Reflecting on lessons from Tata’s life, Diljit added, “Yahi zindagi hai (This is life). If we can learn something from his life, it is that we need to work hard, think good, help others. Bedaag apni life jee ke gaye woh (He lived his life without blemish).”
Diljit has been touring Europe and the US, with his Dil-Luminati World Tour and will return to India for back-to-back shows in Delhi on October 26 and 27. He is set to perform across several Indian cities through December.
Ratan Tata, who was the chairman of Tata Group for over two decades, passed away at Breach Candy Hospital in south Mumbai. He had been in intensive care since Monday and breathed his last at 11:30 pm on Wednesday. The industrialist was a recipient of the Padma Vibhushan, one of India’s highest civilian honors.
