Archive · 20 Jan 2026
Prakash Belawadi Honors Taj Heroes' 26/11 Bravery
Prakash Belawadi, a famous Kannada actor and director, talked about the brave staff of the Taj Hotel during the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks.
He shared that even though the staff had many chances to escape, they stayed to help the guests.
This made a big impression on people, including Harvard University, who studied why the staff acted so bravely.
Belawadi also explained that the staff came from small towns and villages, which he believes shows the difference between 'Bharat' and 'India'.
In Bharat, doing the right thing is more important than religion.
Many people online were moved by his words and shared their own stories of bravery.
Prakash Belawadi recalled the bravery of Taj Hotel staff during the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks.
Despite having 36 exits, all staff members chose to stay and prioritize guest safety.
Harvard University studied the HR practices of the Taj Hotel to understand the staff's values.
Researchers found that all staff members came from rural, small-town backgrounds in India.
Belawadi highlighted the difference between 'Bharat' and 'India', emphasizing that in Bharat, Dharma means doing the right thing.
- Who
- Prakash Belawadi, Kannada actor and director
- What
- Recalled the bravery of Taj Hotel staff during the 26/11 attacks and discussed the difference between 'Bharat' and 'India'
- When
- January 20, 2026
- Where
- Delhi, India
- Why
- To highlight the values and duty of the Taj Hotel staff during the 26/11 attacks
- Actor/Director
- Prakash Belawadi
- Event
- 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks
- Hotel
- Taj Hotel
- Guests
- 500
- Staff Members
- 600+
- Exits
- 36
- Harvard Study Focus
- HR practices and employee backgrounds
- Employee Backgrounds
- Rural, small-town India