The industrialist and Chairman Emeritus of Tata Sons passed away late Wednesday, night at the age of 86. According to reports, he had been undergoing treatment for a prolonged illness at Mumbai’s Breach Candy Hospital in recent days.
A state funeral was held in his honour, with numerous individuals expressing their condolences on social media. But did you know Boman Irani is the only actor who got a chance to play Ratan Tata on-screen?
Yes, you read it right! the biographical drama film about Prime Minister Narendra Modi premiered on May 24, 2019.Directed by Omung Kumar and produced by Sandip Ssingh and Suresh Oberoi, the film features an ensemble cast, with Vivek Anand Oberoi portraying the role of PM.
Boman Irani was cast as Ratan Tata in the biographical film. He had previously received comments on social media about his resemblance to Tata and had always wanted to portray such a character.
When Omung Kumar, Sandip Ssingh, and Vivek Anand Oberoi approached him for the role, he agreed immediately. Praising the team’s dedication, Boman noted that Omung was doing a fantastic job, and shared that his scenes had already been successfully filmed in Ahmedabad.
Meanwhile, celebs such as Priyanka Chopra, Alia Bhatt, Kareena Kapoor, Kangana Ranaut, Shraddha Kapoor, Vicky Kaushal, and Rajkummar Rao took to social media to express their profound grief over the passing of Ratan Tata, reflecting on his immense contributions and the lasting impact he had on society.
