ZEE Entertainment Enterprises Ltd. (ZEEL) condoled the demise of veteran industrialist Ratan Tata on October 10 and its MD and CEO Punit Goenka proposed a biographical film on the life of former Tata Sons chairman, in order to pay regards to him and for the positive impact that he had created globally.
Tata Sons' Chairman Emeritus Ratan Tata passed away at the age of 86 on October 9.
"..Punit Goenka has proposed a biographical film on the life of Ratan Tata should be made, in order to pay regards to the great man and for the positive impact that he has created on the world at large through his social and entrepreneurial initiatives. Mr. Goenka believes that the great work done by Shri Ratan Tata should be presented to the Nation and the World at large; especially the youth, and ZEE would take a step forward in this direction," the company said in a release.
R. Gopalan, Chairman of ZEEL, said that after approvals, the movie would be produced by ZEE Studios, to pay homage to Ratan Tata. "We feel that the film will make positive impact on the World at large, to learn from his life and motivate millions to follow in his footsteps," he added.
He further said that this project will be subject to ZEE getting approval from Tata Sons.
"ZEE would further like to add that the profit generated by ZEE Studios from this movie will be donated towards social-causes and helping the needy. In order to get the movie a global reach,
ZEE Studios will collaborate with WION (World is One News), as co-producer so that the movie can reach globally through its reach and large viewership in more than 190 countries."
Karan Abhishek Singh, CEO – ZEE Media said, “All of us at ZEE News group feel privileged to be associated with the desired and timely initiative by ZEEL, we convey our sincere condolences for the departed soul."
Umesh Bansal, Chief Business Officer – ZEE Studios said that ZEE Studios' entire team is highly honoured and proud to work on a full length documentary/biographical film on the life Ratan Tata. "We believe that it is our duty to celebrate such a great personality and his legacy. We assure BHARAT that ZEE Studio will leave no stone unturned to give a true account of his contribution as well as depicting his life in a proper manner," he added.
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