Air India captain Zoya Agarwal shared a touching memory of her encounter with Ratan Tata, the chairman emeritus of Tata Sons, following his passing at the age of 86. Tata, who passed away in Mumbai after a brief illness, left behind a legacy that has inspired millions through his business acumen, charitable initiatives, and scholarship programs.
In her tribute, Captain Zoya recounted a flight where she had the honor of flying Ratan Tata from New York to Delhi. At the end of the journey, she requested a photograph with him. In a gesture that left a lasting impression, Tata asked her to remain seated while he stood behind her for the picture. “Captain, this is your throne. You’ve earned it,” he told her, emphasizing the importance of humility in leadership.
“Such a humble gesture solidified my beliefs about leadership,” she reflected in her post on X, formerly known as Twitter. Zoya shared the photograph of the moment, which she initially intended for personal inspiration but felt compelled to share publicly in honor of Tata’s memory.
Along with the photograph, she expressed her gratitude and admiration for Tata, stating that his legacy would continue to live on in the hearts of billions whom he touched throughout his life. Her sentiments resonated with countless others who took to social media to pay tribute to the revered industrialist.
In a statement, Tata Sons Chairman N Chandrasekaran expressed a profound sense of loss, highlighting Tata’s immeasurable contributions to the Tata Group and the nation as a whole. “Mr. Ratan Naval Tata was a truly uncommon leader whose immeasurable contributions have shaped not only the Tata Group but also the very fabric of our nation,” he said.
Ratan Tata’s final rites were conducted at the Worli Crematorium in Mumbai earlier today, where family, friends, and admirers gathered to pay their last respects to a man whose influence extended far beyond the business realm.
Sources By Agencies