Ratan Tata Fell In Love 'Four Times', But Never Got Married: 'I Backed Off in Fear...'

Ratan Tata, the legendary industrialist and philanthropist, passed away at the age of 86 on Wednesday. He had been admitted to Mumbai’s Breach Candy Hospital after experiencing a sudden drop in blood pressure. Tata, who was in critical condition in the ICU, leaves behind an unmatched legacy in the world of business and philanthropy. Beyond his professional achievements, Tata’s personal life has also intrigued many, especially his choice to remain unmarried.

Ratan Tata Fell In Love ‘Four Times’

In an old interview with CNN, Ratan Tata candidly revealed that he fell in love four times and came close to marrying on each occasion. However, circumstances always led him to step back. He reflected on the time he almost married someone while living in the U.S., but the 1962 Indo-China conflict changed everything.

“One was probably the most serious when I was working in the U.S. The only reason we didn’t get married was that I came back to India, and she was supposed to follow me. But that was the year of the Indo-Chinese conflict, and in true American fashion, this conflict in the snowy Himalayas was seen as a major war. She didn’t come, and she eventually married someone else in the U.S.,” Tata shared.

Why Ratan Tata Never Got Married

When asked why he never married despite falling in love, Tata confessed that fear played a role in his decisions. “I came seriously close to getting married four times. And each time, it got close to that stage, and I guess I backed off in fear for one reason or another. But in hindsight, when I look at the people involved, maybe it wasn’t a bad thing that I did. Marriage might have made things more complex.”

Ratan Tata’s Relationship With Simi Garewal

Simi Garewal, actress and talk show host, also admitted to dating Ratan Tata in a 2011 interview with The Times of India. Describing Tata, she said, “He’s perfection, he’s got a sense of humour, is modest, and the perfect gentleman. Money was never his driving force.” Although their romance did not lead to marriage, the two remained close friends.