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Vedanta’s Anil Agarwal recollects conversation with his bauji during his struggling years: ‘He always used to say…’

Father’s Day 2024: Ani Agarwal’s emotional post on his conversation with his dad has gone viral. He also shared the life lessons he learnt that day.

Published on: Jun 16, 2024, 11:07:13 IST
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Anil Agarwal, founder and chairman of Vedanta Group, took to X to share a special story about a conversation he had with his father during his struggling years. Celebrating his “bauji” on Father’s Day, he posted how that conversation helped him learn valuable life lessons.

Father’s Day 2024: Anil Agarwal posted this throwback picture with his bauji on X. (X/@AnilAgarwal_Ved)
Father’s Day 2024: Anil Agarwal posted this throwback picture with his bauji on X. (X/@AnilAgarwal_Ved)

“During my years of struggle in Bombay, ek shaam (evening) main aur Bauji Marine Drive pe baithe the. He asked me to take a break and go back home to Patna with him for a few days. I was upset and silent,” Anil Agarwal wrote. In the following lines, he added that the conversation helped him get close to his father and taught him never to give up.

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“He always used to say, ‘Baat karne se har cheez ka hal nikal sakta hai, aur yeh har rishtey ki neev hoti hai.’ Yahi seekh maine apne bachhon ko bhi di (Solutions come when you communicate and this is also the building block of every relationship),” he continued.

Since being shared a few hours ago, the share has collected nearly 3,000 likes. People further posted varied comments while reacting to the share.

What did people say about this Father’s Day post?

“Very true. Whatever we are today it’s because of our parents only. Their struggle and hard work. It’s good to know,” posted an X user.

Another added, “Good morning sir, big fan of you- your unfiltered feelings and talks are what I always enjoy and get inspired”.

A third commented, “Absolutely correct sir... if we talk to each other, most of our problems can be solved”.

Also Read: Billionaire Anil Agarwal’s daughter reveals facing racism in London: ‘No one wanted to sit next to me’

“This is a beautiful post,” wrote a fourth.

At the age of 19, Anil Agarwal left his home and reached Mumbai, where he eventually started his own company. During his initial years, his first nine ventures failed. However, he didn’t give up and started his tenth attempt with cable production. He later expanded it into the manufacturing of copper and aluminium and eventually established Vedanta.

What are your thoughts on Anil Agarwal’s post on Father’s Day?

 
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Trisha Sengupta

Trisha Sengupta is a Chief Content Producer at Hindustan Times with over six years of digital newsroom experience. Specialising in high-engagement storytelling, she blends viral trends with traditional journalism to cover the intersection of technology, finance, and human emotion. Her reporting spans real estate and personal finance struggles in hubs like Bengaluru and Gurgaon, the NRI experience, and corporate shifts like tech layoffs. Trisha also frequently tracks global figures and writes human interest stories. Offline, Trisha is an avid reader, history enthusiast and solo traveler. She balances her journalism career with family life while actively integrating AI tools into her modern storytelling approach.

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