Mr Ratan Tata is one of the countryâs most-loved and admired personalities for a reason. Not only does Mr Tata possess remarkable business foresight, the visionary leader and generous philanthropist is also a great human being whose persona hasnât been corrupted by fame or success.

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He is a carrier of a great legacy and one of the most prominent faces when it comes to pathbreaking Indian industrialists, and yet the 82-year-old continues to lead his life by never cutting corners when it comes to upholding ideals. 

Mr Ratan Tata is proof that a dignified approach to life and being an empathetic, kind gentleman need not be restricted just to real life but can be passed on to the virtual world as well.

And here are 5 times he proved it:

1. When He Urged His Followers To Be Empathetic & Stop Online Hate

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Mr Tata created a buzz online, recently, after he shared an impassioned message calling for a stop on online hate and virtual bullying. 

He called out peopleâs apathy for hurting each other and passing judgements during these times of crisis. 

Calling for more kindness, sensitivity and patience, Mr Tata urged people to give empathy a chance instead of hate.

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His comments only show that a true gentleman does not only care about his own people, but also those who make his community and look up to him. 

By guiding people to a better outlook, Mr Tata has proven that goodness and positivity can also be made viral online.

2. When He Showed Kindness To The Woman Who Called Him âChhotuâ

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Mr Tataâs one million followers milestone on Instagram became big news for more than one reason. Remember the uproar which had followed Mr Tataâs official announcement and thank you note on Instagram when a follower congratulated Mr Tata and called him âchhotuâ?

View this post on InstagramIâve just seen that the number of people on this page has reached a milestone. This wonderful online family is not what I expected when I joined Instagram and I have you to thank for it. I do believe that the quality of connections you make in this age of the internet is far greater than any number. Being a part of your community and learning from you is truly exciting and makes me very happy and I hope our journey together continues.A post shared by (@ratantata)

Well, when the online trolls began lashing out at the woman for her choice of words, Mr Tataâs response to the comment won a million hearts. 

With the utmost kindness, Mr Tata replied to the comment and said, âThere is a child in each one of us. Please treat this young lady with respect.â

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Well, if that isnât the most polished, gentleman-like behaviour we donât know what is.

3. When He Busted Fake News About Himself

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In April this year, while the entire country was troubled by the dwindling state of the world economy and the Coronavirus outbreak in India, Mr Ratan Tata, like the responsible citizen that he is, took it upon himself to shed light on another ailment attacking the countryâs well-being - fake news - and cautioned people against being a part of it.

The Chairman Emeritus of the Tata Group bust fake news about himself which was widely being circulated on social media platforms. The post, containing a picture of him along with a âmotivational quoteâ which the picture alleged were Mr Tataâs own opinion on Indiaâs economy and whatâs in store for us in the future, caught his attention.

Despite the quote not being harmful or misleading, Mr Tata took to his Twitter account to clarify that, âThis post has neither been said, nor written by me. I urge you to verify media circulated on WhatsApp and social platforms. If I have something to say, I will say it on my official channels. Hope you are safe and do take care.â

This post has neither been said, nor written by me. I urge you to verify media circulated on WhatsApp and social platforms. If I have something to say, I will say it on my official channels. Hope you are safe and do take care. pic.twitter.com/RNVL40aRTB

â Ratan N. Tata (@RNTata2000) April 11, 2020

4. When He Publicly Shared His Take On Nepotism & How It Affected Him

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During his interview with Humans of Bombay in February this year, Mr Tata revealed that when JRD Tata decided to step down from his position as the Group Chairman, and the Chairman of Tata Industries as well as Tata Sons in 1991, he was met with âvicious criticismâ. 

And since there were no other aspirants for that position other than Mr Ratan Tata, âthere was quite a vocal set of issues, of him having made the wrong decision...the criticism was personal -- JRD got clubbed with nepotism and I was branded as the wrong choice.â

However, like the confident and honest man that he has always been, Mr Tata took it all with a pinch of salt and did what he had to do to uphold JRD Tataâs hopes for himself. âIâd been through this before, so I did what I knew best -- maintained a dignified silence and focused on proving myself.â Read about his entire experience here.

5. Times He Looked Out For Abandoned/ Needy Animals

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Caring for fellow humans and extending a helping hand isnât the only thing Mr Tata feels strongly about. He is equally passionate about the lives of animals and the âvoicelessâ. 

From speaking up about the atrocities they face, to finding forever homes for abandoned or needy dogs, Mr Tata tries his best to do his bit when it comes to raising awareness and making a difference in their lives.

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He supports many animal shelters and NGOs apart from personally urging people to adopt strays and abandoned pets.

View this post on InstagramAfter having changed families multiple times, âSurâ no longer has a family to look after her. One can still see the spirit and love she carries and the hope to belong somewhere. It is heartbreaking to get attached to someone never to see them again. The last time, all of you generously helped me find Myra a loving family. I hope together we can do the same for âSurâ. If you think you can open your home to her, or know someone who can, give it some serious thought and fill in the link in my bio. I truly wait for the day when we no longer have to do this again. #onehomeatatimeA post shared by (@ratantata)

Thatâs what a true gentleman looks like, doesnât it?

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