Mumbai: Philanthropist, businessman, dreamer, supporter, a true Indian and more than all — a friend– is the legacy thatRatan Tata (86) left behind. His demise left people in tears across the globe. Those who knew him, and have worked with him are devastated and are so those who only saw him or read about him. A man who has no enemy. Though it is tough for all to comprehend the reality, it is certainly tougher for Shantanu Naidu, a friend Ratan Tata made as they shared a love for dogs.
Divided by experience, years and age but united by love is what the story of Ratan Tata and Shantanu Naidu, from Pune, is all about. Once together, they never left each other’s side. Today, Shantanu Naidu mourns one of his biggest losses. At this time, bear hugs from Mumbai police has come as a comfort for the young achiever.
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He took to LinkedIn and shared a photo in which Mumbai police personnel could be seen hugging him as he stands there mourning Ratan Tata's demise. "Finally getting a chance to sit down and feel things. Still coming to terms with the fact that I will never see him smile again, or get to make him smile," he said in an emotional post.
"Over the last 3 days, strangers from across the country have sent messages full of so much care, as if you and I are family for years. Every time I thought grief would swallow, there would be a message or a gesture from one of you that would bolster me a little bit," Shantanu added.
He said at this moment, "These generous Mumbai policemen were kind enough to share bear hugs that held the comfort of the whole city in it. It Felt like a parting gift. Thank you, I mean it. "
Ratan Tata passed away on October 9 after being hospitalised for a few days in Mumbai. He was 86.