Mumbai, December 18, 2025:
A deeply moving prayer meeting was organised in Mumbai to honour the memory of Gopichand P Hinduja, late Chairman of the Hinduja Group, whose passing has left an irreplaceable void in India’s corporate, philanthropic, and social landscape. The solemn gathering reflected the extraordinary stature of a leader whose influence transcended business, uniting people across ideologies, professions, and generations.
The prayer meeting was attended by an eminent cross-section of society, including captains of India Inc., senior leaders from the political spectrum cutting across party lines, members of the diplomatic corps, and several distinguished personalities from the Indian film industry. Their presence stood as a powerful testament to the respect, admiration, and affection that Shri GP Hinduja commanded throughout his life.
Throughout the evening, glowing tributes were paid to Shri GP Hinduja’s multifaceted personality—his visionary leadership, quiet humility, unwavering values, and lifelong commitment to nation-building and philanthropy. Eminent spiritual leader Chidanand Saraswati of Parmarth Niketan offered profound reflections on Shri Hinduja’s spiritual grounding, compassion, and belief in service as the highest form of leadership. Close associates and well-wishers recalled his wisdom, warmth, and ability to build bridges of trust across cultures and continents.
The atmosphere of remembrance was further elevated by soulful musical tributes. Renowned singers Anuradha Paudwal, Nitin Mukesh, and Mohit Lalwani rendered Shri GP Hinduja’s favourite bhajans with deep devotion. The evening also featured timeless melodies picturised on his close friend, the legendary filmmaker and actor Raj Kapoor, evoking memories of enduring friendships and a shared love for art, culture, and music.
Family members of the Hinduja household expressed gratitude to all those who joined in prayer and remembrance, noting that the overwhelming presence of friends, leaders, and admirers mirrored the values Shri GP Hinduja lived by—unity, inclusivity, and compassion. The gathering underscored his belief that true success lies not only in enterprise, but in uplifting communities and nurturing human connections.
The prayer meeting concluded with collective prayers for peace, marking a dignified farewell to a towering figure whose legacy will continue to guide the Hinduja Group and inspire generations to come. Shri GP Hinduja will be remembered not only as an iconic industrialist and global statesman, but as a gentle, principled human being who touched countless lives with grace, generosity, and vision.
