After the passing of renowned Indian industrialist Ratan Tata, Pakistani singer Nazia Hassan’s brother, Zoheb Hassan, took to social media to share his memories of Tata.
In a Facebook post, Zoheb reminisced about a day when their mother informed them that a certain Mr. Ratan wanted to call to speak with both Nazia and Zoheb.
During the call with Nazia, Mr. Tata expressed his desire to start a music company and hoped they would record an album for it.
When Nazia asked their mother about this, she suggested that Mr. Tata visit them on Friday, to which Nazia replied that he could come to their home in Wimbledon (England) that day.
Ratan Tata’s last Instagram post went viral just two days before his death.
Recalling the visit, Zoheb described how a tall, elegantly dressed man arrived at their home, speaking softly and radiating warmth.
Mr. Tata’s words left a significant impression on them. They were not aware of his background, nor did he share much about himself.
He simply stated that if they were interested, they could begin working on the album and encouraged them to consult their parents and lawyer regarding the contract, suggesting they reach out to him directly if any issues arose.
According to Zoheb Hassan, what followed became part of history. They produced the album
“Young Tarang,” which likely featured some of the first music videos in India and South Asia. Once these videos aired on Indian television, they surpassed the popularity of the “Disco Deewane” album.
They later met Ratan Tata at the Taj Hotel in Mumbai, where they finally understood the magnitude of his influence. Until then, they had no idea who he was.
Indian industrialist Ratan Tata passed away at the age of 86.
Zoheb Hassan added that after the album launch, Mr. Tata invited both him and Nazia to his home for a meal. They had imagined he would live in a grand mansion, but upon arrival, they were surprised to find that India’s leading industrialist resided in a modest two-bedroom flat. The meal was simple, a memory that Zoheb said he would cherish forever.
Zoheb Hassan concluded that Mr. Tata was a living testament to the idea that a great businessman can also be a genuinely good person, and his absence will be profoundly felt.