Here's why Ratan Tata never enjoyed watching Bollywood movies and preferred watching TV instead
Ratan Tata had once taken a humorous dig at Bollywood movies revealing why he doesn't enjoy watching Hindi movies because of the violence in them. However, he admitted he watched a lot of TV instead.
Ratan Tata, the chairman emeritus of Tata Sons, was an icon for industrialists. He was not only admired for his visionary leadership but also looked up to for his humility, integrity and sense of social responsibility. Despite his towering influence, he was always a man who was grounded with simple tastes and values. Did you know he once made fun of Bollywood movies and revealed why he never lived watching them? He also confessed that he watched a lot of television instead.
Why Ratan Tata never liked Hindi films?
In an interview with Simi Garewal for her show Rendezvous with Simi Garewal, he candidly shared how he unwinds after work. He mentioned he spends time with his dog, takes him out for a run, and goes out as he likes the change of place. When enquired if he likes listening to music, he revealed he is more driven towards classical and jazz music. He revealed, "I watch a lot of TV these days. I watch movies on TV too. It's been ages since I visited theatres."
Ratan Tata's humorous dig at Bollywood movies
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When the host asked if he likes watching Hindi movies, he said, "If they come on TV, I am forced to watch them. Ever since I started watching Hindi movies, my Hindi has improved." Simi then asks him to name a Bollywood movie he watched, he however failed to name one. Humrously taking a dig at them, he said, "Hindi movies are violent. I think the amount of ketchup spread in Hindi movies is more than the ketchup spread in all restaurants in Bombay. I am very irritating to be around when I watch television, I become very impatient. I watch four to five channels at a time."
Did you know Ratan Tata produced a Bollywood movie?
This was back in 2004. Ratan Tata co-produced Aetbaar starring Amitabh Bachchan along with John Abraham and Bipasha Basu. The romantic psychological thriller directed by Vikram Bhatt was inspired by 1996 Hollywood film Fear. Sadly, the film didn't perform well at the box office. Made on a budget of Rs 9.50 crore, the film minted Rs 7.96 crore.
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