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Published 12:27 IST, October 10th 2024

Simi Garewal Pens Emotional Note As 'Friend' Ratan Tata Dies: Hard To Bear Your Loss

Ratan Tata dies: Simi Garewal, who was a good friend of the industrialist, penned an emotional note following the death of the business tycoon.

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Ratan Tata with Simi Garewal
Ratan Tata and Simi Garewal were rumoured to be dating | Image: X

Ratan Tata Dies: The veteran industrialist breathed his last at the age of 86 on October 9. Several personalities from all walks of life have shared their heartfelt condolences for the business tycoon. Simi Garewal, who was a good friend of the doyen, took to her Instagram account to pen a note for him after his passing. 

Simi Garewal mourns the loss of Ratan Tata

The veteran actress and popular talk show host took to her social media account on October 9. Simi Garewal shared a photo with Ratan Tata from when he came on her show Rendevous. Her post became even more special as it was rumoured that she was dating him. 

A screengrab of Simi Garewal's post | Image: Simi Garewal/Instagram 

In her post, Simi wrote, "They say you have gone ..It's so hard to bear your loss..too hard.. Farewell my friend..#ratantata". Fans of the celebrity took to the comment section to console Simi on her loss. Several fans also shared that they remember watching the episode of the talk show and enjoyed it. 

When Ratan Tata confessed to Simi Garewal that Bollywood is very ‘violent’ 

In an old interview with Simi Garewal, Ratan Tata once shared his thoughts about Hindi movies and called them ‘violent’. He added, “I think there is more catchup spread in Hindi movies than there are in all restaurants of Bombay”.
 

A file photo of Ratan Tata and SImi Garewal | Image: Simi Garewal/Instagram 

It was a long interview between Simi Garewal and Ratan Tata, in which Simi asked him about his early days, Tata Group, and questions pertaining to his personal life. Simi asked him, “How do you unwind?” Ratan Tata answered, “Most of the time unwinding for 10-12 years has been taking my dog for a run, getting out, and having a change of place.” Simi continued to ask about his choice of music. To which he replied that he likes all kinds of music including jazz and classical. On being asked if he watches Television, Ratan Tata replied “Quite a bit of late.” Simi also questioned if he watches Hindi movies. Ratan Tata quipped “You can’t help but see them on television today.” He also added that his Hindi has improved.

He continued and humorously critiqued Hindi movies by saying “They are also violent. I think there is more catchup spread in Hindi movies than there is in all restaurants of Bombay”.

Ratan Tata was a renowned Indian industrialist, philanthropist, and former chairman of the Tata Group. Ratan Tata breathed his last on 9th October 2024 at Breach Candy Hospital, Mumbai. He was 86 years old. As India and the world come together to mourn the loss of legendary Ratan Tata, the Indian film industry has joined to pay tribute to the chairman emeritus of the Tata Group. Actors, directors, producers, musicians, and other celebrities across the industry have expressed their condolences and shared cherished memories of the visionary leader.

(With inputs from IANS)

Updated 12:27 IST, October 10th 2024