Ratan Tata binge-watched Netflix's 'Fauda'; enjoyed these Hollywood movies
Ratan Tata, the Chairman Emeritus of Tata Sons, passed away on Wednesday at 86. His demise has left a void in the global business community and Bollywood, with many extending their condolences. A lesser-known aspect of his life was his love for films, especially Hollywood action comedies. In a 2020 interview with BBC, Shantanu Naidu, a close aide to Tata, revealed that he loved watching films like The Other Guys and The Lone Ranger.
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The Other Guys, a 2010 action-comedy film starring Will Ferrell and Mark Wahlberg, was among Tata's favorites. The film revolves around two mismatched detectives who must put aside their differences to investigate a corrupt businessman. Another film he enjoyed was The Lone Ranger, originally a Western film released in 1956 and remade in 2013 with Johnny Depp and Armie Hammer in lead roles.
The Israeli series 'Fauda' was on Tata's Netflix binge-list
Apart from Hollywood films, Tata was also a fan of the Israeli series Fauda, available on Netflix. The show, which chronicles the covert operations of an Israeli Defence Forces unit, was a special place in his entertainment choices. "A series about experiences in the Israel Defence Force called Fauda is Mr. Tata's favorite Netflix binge," Naidu shared during the interview. The show's gripping storyline follows Doron, an Israeli soldier who goes undercover to track down a terrorist.
Tata's humorous critique of Hindi cinema
Despite his love for Hollywood, Tata had funny observations about Indian cinema. In a resurfaced interview with Simi Garewal, he humorously critiqued Hindi films for their over-the-top violence. He quipped, "There is more ketchup spread in Hindi movies than in all the restaurants of Bombay." He also admitted that while his Hindi had improved over the years, he found it hard to avoid watching these films on television.
