Published 18:55 IST, July 29th 2020
JRD Tata's birth anniversary: Ratan Tata recalls precious memories, see rare pics here
Ratan Tata took to Instagram to share a 'nostalgic' post on the 116th birth anniversary of Jehangir Ratanji Dadabhoy Tata, also known as JRD Tata.
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Tata Group former chairman Ratan Tata took to Instagram to share a 'stalgic' post on 116th birth anniversary of Jehangir Ratanji Dabhoy Tata, also kwn as JRD Tata. Ratan Tata shared a picture of himself and 'Jeh' visiting manufacturing facilities for B1B bomber and shuttle, which was arranged by emeritus. Ratan Tata shared picture a few hours ago and it has since garnered more than 5,00,000 views.
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'Little stalgic'
"A little stalgic on JRD’s 116th birth anniversary. Mr. JRD Tata and I shared a deep passion and interest in aviation. se photos bring back pleasant memories of visits that I arranged for Jeh to visit manufacturing facilities for B1B bomber and shuttle. We were privileged to be invited to tour manufacturing facilities, an opportunity t many have. It was worth it to see spark in his eyes," Ratan captioned picture he shared on JRD Tata's birth anniversary. Netizens have since flooded post with love-filled comments.
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"It's feels great when you see both your mentors in a single frame," one user wrote. Ar user commented, "India's First Great Businessman, Gentleman, Soft Heart, Great Human on this Earth ..Happy Birthday, Sir..." JRD Tata, a businessman, and an aviator, who became first Indian man to get a pilot's licence was bestowed with Indian's highest civilian award Bharat Ratna in 1992 and died in 1993 in Switzerland. JRD Tata was one of first such persons upon whose demise Indian parliament was journed in hour despite him t being a member of any house ever.
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(Im Credit: Ratan Tata/Instagram)
18:55 IST, July 29th 2020