During the late 19th century, his father, Ness Wadia, played an important role in turning the city of Bombay into one of the world's largest cotton trading centers.
Pada akhir abad ke-19, ayahnya, Ness Wadia, memainkan peran penting dalam membuat kota Bombay menjadi salah satu pusat perdagangan kapas terbesar di dunia.