Shantanu Naidu remained the shadow of Ratan Tata

Veteran industrialist Ratan Tata died on Wednesday night at the age of 86. Ratan Tata’s last rites will be performed in Mumbai. His last journey witnessed a special scene where his close aide and Tata Trust Deputy General Manager Shantanu Naidu was riding his motorcycle in front of the hearse carrying Ratan Tata’s mortal remains. Shantanu Naidu always lived like a shadow with Ratan Tata. This scene was seen by people on the streets of Mumbai and captured on camera. Ratan Tata, the chairman emeritus of Tata Sons and one of India’s most influential business leaders, passed away on October 9, 2024, at the age of 86. He died at Breach Candy Hospital in Mumbai, where he had been receiving treatment for age-related health issues. Tata’s legacy is marked by his transformative leadership of the Tata Group, expanding its global presence with landmark acquisitions such as Jaguar Land Rover and Corus Steel. Beyond business, his philanthropic efforts significantly impacted education, healthcare, and various social initiatives across India. Leaders from across the nation, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi, expressed their condolences, highlighting his visionary contributions and compassionate nature. A state funeral has been arranged to honor his memory, with a day of mourning declared in Maharashtra(Shantanu Naidu remained the shadow of Ratan Tata)

In the morning everyone saw Shantanu Naidu leaving Tata’s house on a motorcycle, he was seen walking in front of the truck carrying Tata’s mortal remains. During this time, deep disappointment was visible on his face. Naidu expressed deep condolences on the demise of Ratan Tata and shared a picture in which both were seen sitting in a chartered plane. He wrote with the picture, “Sorrow is the way to pay the price of love. Goodbye, light of my life.”(Shantanu Naidu remained the shadow of Ratan Tata)

The deep bond between Shantanu Naidu and Ratan Tata was forged by their mutual love for dogs. Naidu was once shocked by the death of a stray dog and created a device called ‘Reflective Collar’ so that drivers could see the dogs. Naidu wrote a letter to Ratan Tata regarding this, to which Tata not only approved but also gave financial help. Naidu received an investment and perpetual bond from Tata for this venture. In the morning everyone saw Shantanu Naidu leaving Tata’s house on a motorcycle, he was seen walking in front of the truck carrying Tata’s mortal remains. During this time, deep disappointment was visible on his face. Naidu expressed deep condolences on the demise of Ratan Tata and shared a picture in which both were seen sitting in a chartered plane. He wrote with the picture, “Sorrow is the way to pay the price of love. Goodbye, light of my life.”(Shantanu Naidu remained the shadow of Ratan Tata)

After this, Shantanu Naidu went to America for his master’s degree and after returning, he got a chance to work in the private office of Ratan Tata. Naidu not only managed many of Ratan Tata’s affairs but also supported him in his social work.In the morning everyone saw Shantanu Naidu leaving Tata’s house on a motorcycle, he was seen walking in front of the truck carrying Tata’s mortal remains. During this time, deep disappointment was visible on his face. Naidu expressed deep condolences on the demise of Ratan Tata and shared a picture in which both were seen sitting in a chartered plane. He wrote with the picture, “Sorrow is the way to pay the price of love. Goodbye, light of my life.”(Shantanu Naidu remained the shadow of Ratan Tata)

Ratan Tata also always supported Naidu’s efforts. One of these is ‘Goodfellow’, a startup launched in 2022, which provides companionship services for the elderly. Despite his health, Ratan Tata attended the launch event of this startup and also invested in it.