When Ratan Tata sought money from Amitabh Bachchan to make a phone call...

In a heartfelt moment on a recent episode of Kaun Banega Crorepati 16, legendary actor Amitabh Bachchan reminisced about a memorable encounter with the late Ratan Tata, who passed away on October 10 at 86. During the special episode, which featured filmmaker Farah Khan and actor Boman Irani as guests, Bachchan shared a story highlighting Tata's renowned humility.

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Recalling a shared flight to London, Bachchan described how Tata found himself in a relatable predicament: unable to locate his aides and in urgent need to make a phone call. Approaching a public phone booth, Tata turned to Bachchan for a favor, asking, “Amitabh, can I borrow some money from you? I don’t have money to make a phone call!” 

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Bachchan was one of the first to express condolences after Tata's passing, calling it “the end of an era.” In a social media post, he praised Tata as “a respected, humble visionary with immense foresight,” and shared personal memories of their work together on humanitarian projects.

Bachchan also posted a photo with Tata, honoring his legacy of humility and dedication to national causes, marking the profound loss felt across India.