Exactly 5 years ago, the day one Modi won a resounding victory on 16th May, the death of another legend with the same last (sur) name was relegated to the backburner of the media coverage. Russy Mody, the TATA icon passed away at the age of 97.
For a man who supposedly ate an 8 egg omelet every morning he led quite a long life no one can complain. He changed the landscape of TISCO, Jamshedpur and enhanced the reputation of TATAs as a professional yet employee friendly company.
A maverick guy, many a witty remarks are attributed to him. As MD of Air India he once said "I want to be Azad (independent) but they made me a Ghulam (Slave)" referring to the perpetual Civil Aviation minister of the long Congress rule.
There are many anecdotes attributed to him, including this one. One day the Tata Icon was talking to his young employees, addressing their questions and concerns. One girl approached him - Sir, my husband is posted in Calcutta and I am posted in Jamshedpur. It's like having one leg in Jamshedpur and the other leg in Calcutta. I need a transfer.
The witty Modi replied - "I envy the folks of Kharagpur". RIP, Russy Modi.
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