Ratan Tata Borrowed Money From Amitabh Bachchan!

The passing of Ratan Tata on October 9 deeply affected India, with heartfelt tributes pouring in from across the nation. On Kaun Banega Crorepati 16, Amitabh Bachchan remembered Tata sharing an anecdote that highlighted his humility. In the episode featuring guests Boman Irani and Farah Khan, Bachchan recalled a London trip where Tata stranded at the airport without his pickup approached him for change to make a phone call—revealing his simplicity and down to earth nature.

Bachchan shared another story of a friend who once gave Tata a ride home, astonished that Tata, despite his wealth didn’t have a car readily available. Their connection went beyond these moments; Tata’s company, Tata Infomedia Ltd., had previously funded Bachchan’s film Aetbaar. However following its commercial struggles Tata’s firm exited the movie industry.

Ratan Tata’s funeral saw many dignitaries paying respects while Bachchan shared his condolences online mourning the end of an era.