For me it is none other than former CM of Tamilnadu Bharat Ratna Late Dr.M G Ramachandran who we fondly called as MGR.
To me, he aptly fits into the title #madeofgreat
Why?
Firstly, I was inspired by his acting. He is known for his roles which conveyed a message to the society and so as the songs in his films which were always meaningful and gave a social message like being honest, obedient, truthful, faithful, self motivated, trust worthy, patriotic to name a few. He saw his stardom rise to greater extent because of these roles which he took and executed with perfection.
Even when he joined Politics, he did it with style. He swept the votes with ease and that saw him becoming Chief Minister of Tamilnadu in no time giving no place to his rivals till he was alive. I am not inclined to any political party as such but was inclined to him when he was ALIVE. There were many good things about him which I had seen, heard among Public and Press. Few were:
- He is known for his Simplicity as he has always mingled with people from all section in the society which should be the quality of a Leader.
- He has always fed the people/guests first who ever has visited his house prior to inquiring about the nature/purpose of their visit.
- He is known for his bravery, fearfulness and tactical approach.
- He fed lot of poor through various Govt Schemes.
- He was a Political Guru to many including the present CM of Tamilnadu Dr J Jayalalithaa.
- He had won the election even when he was admitted in the Brooklyn Hospital.
- His movies always made us laugh and think rather than making us cry.
I can say a lot about this great man and his legacy and greatness still exists which is apt from the fact that he is still remembered even after a decade of his demise which saw millions of people literally taking down into the streets during his last rituals which I must say can be compared with only two other great personalities from my State – Perunthalaivar Kamaraj and Arignar Anna. Long live these souls and Long Live my leader,MGR in our HEART and SOUL blessing us everyday.
A question to my readers. What do you think of TATA Motors Association with Lionel Messi? Answer now 🙂
For information on the association of TATA Motors with Lionel Messi, do click http://madeofgreat.tatamotors.com/
sathyaxotic 
Hi Sathya,
Indeed a nicely written post. I wish you good luck for the contest
Here is my answer
The association of Tata Motors with Lionel Messi is that of two greats. Lionel Messi has been exceptionally talented who with his hard work, determination and sacrifices has got better and tougher in his chosen sport so is the Image, reputation and quality of TATA Motors that have transformed brilliant ideas into masterpieces of engineering and created a brand and products that we are so proud of as Indians. Lionel Messi has transformed his body and the mind body co-ordination into a masterpiece of precision and excellence it would not be wrong to say that Lionel Messi is the TATA Motors of sports where as TATA Motors is the Lionel Messi of vehicles both giants in their own spheres driven by the drive to excel and lead by example. So Lionel Messi is the best choice for becoming the brand Ambassador for TATA Motors
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I see both Tata Motors and Lionel Messi as pioneers here. While the very name Tata is enough to make us go back to all our history books where we have seen there hardly is a comparable name that has contributed so much to the society in such an ethical manner, the very name Messi conjures up images of a boy-man who has turned the world upside down with his talent, determination, discipline and never-give-up spirit. The compatibility between the values they both share is intense and that is the reason this partnership works perfectly.
With a concern for the society at large,everything that Tata has done has inspired us to dream big, conquer the world and pour all our energy back into the society to do good and inspire good. By facing his demons, Messi has done the same. He enjoys a God-like status in the world today because he dared to dream, achieved the sky and still hasn’t lost his humanity a bit. He is still a child at heart and he gives back with his multiple philanthropic activities just like Tata does!
Talk to any person in India, ask them about the companies they admire the most. Tata is right there at the top. This name is beyond bottomline, spreadsheets, return on investment and share price. It is equivalent to soul of India-soft, kind, diverse, dynamic, eternal. Just like that Messi has emerged as not just another football player but someone whose very life is an inspiration, whose personal struggles are a template for others to emulate and who has morphed into an eternal legend.
While it would take eons to write about what makes Tata Motors and Messi great, as their list of achievements is too long for us to even skim over, suffice to say that this partnership is for the ages. As they say, some things are made in heaven 🙂
Thank you for this opportunity.
-Richa Shailendra, lovelyricha1@gmail.com
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Thinking of humanity is something that automatically makes me connect Tata Motors and Lionel Messi together. While we could go on and on about how they are respective bests in their industries, how Messi is the best footballer in the world and Tata Motors a global automatize behemoth, I think this partnership works because they both have a spark of humanity, which is difficult to find.
Tata Motors obviously is a global giant and a symbol of pride for all Indians. Messi is an inspiration as he has moulded his personal struggle into a story of success all with his hardwork, their stories start at the grassroots level and reach the highest pinnacles which we want to achieve too. This is extraordinary partnership as it propels Tata Motors even more robustly on the global stage and Messi’s humility is perfectly complimented with Tata Motors’ brand of quiet elegance and excellence. It is the humanity, ethics and a thread of philanthropy at the very core of Tata and Messi’s life that makes this a perfect partnership. Watching a success story spiral upwards is easy, it is what that success translates into that is more important. Tata has a history of giving back unmatched by any other corporate entity and Messi’s work with UNICEF is just another way we see this global soccer superstar staying rooted. In this sense, the way both Tata Motors and Lionel Messi connect with the masses instantly, leaving behind the film of greed and selfishness that is evident everywhere else. While the world might not believe in fairy tales anymore, a plain old story of goodness winning in the end is never out of frame and that is what I see here!
If you feel this is close enough to an excellent answer, do make me a winner! *Pretty please*
Shilpa Singh
coolshilpi21@gmail.com
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Inspiration,
Dedication,
Discipline,
Commitment,
Trust,
Loyalty,
Excellence,
Legacy,
Immortality.
These are not mere words but a part of our soul. Not just the ones that we carry around in our individual bodies but that supreme soul that binds us all together in this universe. That is why we teach our children values and morals so that these little pockets of our souls do not die away. But when we look around at our modern day lifestyle and society,it leaves a lot to be desired, right? Wrong 🙂 I would say,as long as we have even 1 shred of humanity left,there is a ray of sunshine and that is what we see here.
I am inspired by your story just as I am inspired by the stories of Tata Motors and Lionel Messi. As I said above about humanity and ray of sunshine, it is very few icons left in this world who make me feel that way. Both Tata and Messi definitely make it to this short list.
When we talk about Tata Motors,we talk about the pride that every Indian feels because this is our truly global brand, a brand with a soul, with every product made to help us fly. This is a corporate behemoth that has not amassed its fortunes at the cost of the little man but by being a part of the very grassroots. The legacy of excellence and giving back to the society selflessly is so ingrained in Tata DNA that it has become part of folklore. Even today,in any Indian home, the moment a son/daughter gains employment in a Tata company, nobody talks about salary or CTC, they just thank their lucky stars that they are a part of Tata family. The very soul of India resides in Tata. Tata Motors has taken these very same values global, making Indians proud of what they represent. ‘Look,we represent excellence, with a dollop of old world values, with love and respect’ !
When we look at Messi, we see a boy with dreams in his eyes and a man who has put everything he had in making them come true, and he did! With singleminded focus,dedication and hardwork, he has managed to outdo every obstacle he faced since his birth personally, healthwise and family financial situation wise. Every obstacle became just another step for him to grow and reach up the sky. And still, every time he walks out on the field, he plays with the same agility, alarcity and a a hunger to prove himself as if it is his first game! He hasn’t achieved his demi-God status without superhuman efforts.
When these two demi-Gods of their respective fields come together, there are bound to be fireworks and that is exactly what it is! Purely from a corporate point of view, there are rare instances when we see such a perfect fit form. It can be called a divine sign that a symbol of vibrancy and dynamism like no other has taken shape with the partnership of Tata Motors and Lionel Messi. More than a mere advertising gambit,it is an amalgamation of those perhaps ‘lost’ values that the world needs more of,now more than ever. Maybe the Gods are finally happy!
Prajakta Sinha
sinpra11@gmail.com
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TATA Motors Association with Lionel Messi is yet another smart move taken by the brand. TATA is known worldwide and after the acquisition of JLR, they had already taken a giant step to reach out to International Markets.
Messi is a household name in Latin America and a popular figure in all the football playing nations which includes Americas and Europe which means, any brand he is associated with, will appeal and connect easily with the potential buyers.
Monetarily, TATA Group would ave shelled out a lot to rope him in as their Brand Ambassador but if you look on the long term benefits, they are sure to gain a lot from this Association. I would say this is a WIN-WIN situation for both TATA MOTORS and MESSI.
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This is a wonderful article. I must say that you wrote it really well. Your father must be proud of you!!
Coming to your question.
What do I think of TATA Motors Association with Lionel Messi?
Answer – I am just a commoner but I can very well say that this is a smart move. There are lot of Messi fan clubs all across the globe and he is a brand ambassador for many renowned brands already. On top of that he has won the Ballon D’Or Award for a record 4 times and is arguably the best footballer the world has ever seen. He is Young, Charismatic and has a Mesmerising Smile. He commands great respect among his fellow footballers too for being a perfect Professional who doesn’t get into controversies.
He has made Argentina proud already. The association with him will see TATA Motors go to another level as their reach in American sub continent is not that great. However after the acquisition of JLR, they have already made a strong presence in the European Union. This association would now see them forging what is called the true #madeofgreat league
S Vijayalakshmi
viji_visa@yahoo.com
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Hi Vijayalakshmi,
Congrats on being the Winner. I must say I am overwhelmed with the response to the contest and it was really difficult to select the winner since all have given an excellent answer.
My best wishes to you and to all who did not win this time, keep participating in various contests I may host on my blog from time to time and who knows? You may become lucky!!
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