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A Tribute
JRD Tata:119th Birth Anniversary
July 29, 2023, was the 119th birth anniversary of Jehangir Ratanji Dadabhoy Tata, better known as JRD Tata — the father of Indian aviation, the longest-serving chairman of Tata group, founder of many Tata companies and a hero of Indian business.
2023 marks the 119th birth anniversary of the legend that is JRD. In the pages and links below, we pay tribute to him and showcase his many accomplishments in the service of the nation.
About JRD
Stories
Song of the Clouds
The story of JRD's flight from Karachi to Bombay, when a dream became a reality
video
Journey of Jeh
Watch the social media campaign film created for the 119th birth anniversary of JRD Tata.
stories
Wings For A Nation
India's aviation story began with JRD Tata's flight from Karachi to Mumbai in 1932.
Timeline
Life of JRD - A Timeline
A timeline tracing the milestones in the rich, eventful life of JRD Tata
Others on JRD
illustrated classic
JRD Tata: The Quiet Conqueror
The story of the Tata group's longest-serving chairman as an illustrated classic.
Stories
The Race
The story of the 1930 Aga Khan air challenge and an enduring friendship
tribute
Download The Jeh Typeface
Write in JRD's signature handwriting. Download the Jeh typeface.
books
Beyond The Last Blue Mountain
The biography of the legendary former chairman JRD Tata by Russi M Lala is now available on Kindle.
Short Biographies
profile
JRD Tata guided the destiny of the Tata group for over half a century- A Profile
JRD
Expanding an Empire-
The force behind the growth
jrd
A man of many talents- A compilation
From JRD
on TV
JRD Tata: In Conversation
The only known television interview of the legendary former chairman JRD Tata
On radio
JRD Tata on All India Radio, Part One
Part one of a conversation with JRD Tata from the All India Radio archives.
Interview
The Unknown JRD
A 1986 interview with JRD, discussing his many influences through the years.
On radio
JRD Tata on All India Radio, Part Two
Part two of a conversation with JRD Tata from the All India Radio archives.
