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The Superhero in My Life: A Tribute to My Extraordinary Dad As I reflect on my life's journey, I am filled with an overwhelming sense of gratitude for the extraordinary man who has been my guiding light—my father. From my earliest memories, Dad has been my ultimate superhero, always there to guide me with his unwavering love and wisdom. He taught me the value of independence and self-reliance, standing at a distance as I rode my bicycle without training wheels for the first time, ready to catch me if I fell. He instilled in me the importance of hard work and responsibility, trusting me to handle tasks like paying bills and managing money from a young age. Dad's commitment to my education knew no bounds. A microbiologist himself, he is a very knowledgeable, well-read, ever-curious. He nurtured my love for learning, reading, researching by dropping me on some weekends at the British Library. He would encourage me to expand my mind through reading editorials in everyday newspapers and staying informed. His own example of waking up early each morning news to tune into All India Radio became a habit that has stayed with me to this day. Beyond practical skills like driving, cooking, and writing, Dad's most profound lessons were taught through the way he lived his life. His eternal optimism, grace in adapting to change, and ability to live fully in the present have been a constant inspiration. Even in the face of immense personal loss, having lost all his siblings, he continues to smile and find joy in life. His resilience and strength during my mother's 2.5 years of coma and passing, and his courage in starting anew in a foreign land, have taught me invaluable lessons in facing adversity and adaptability. Throughout my life, Dad has been my unwavering supporter, my trusted confidant, and my biggest cheerleader. The daily postcards he sent me during my time away at IIM were a testament to his boundless love and encouragement. As I look at the man I have become, I see his influence woven into every aspect of my being. On this Father's Day, I want to shine a spotlight on the immeasurable contributions of fathers everywhere. Too often, their sacrifices and impact go unrecognized, overshadowed. But today, I invite you to join me in celebrating the fathers in our lives, to share their stories, and to let them know how much they mean to us. They may not wear capes, but they are the real superheroes in our lives.

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Arjun Viswanathan

Managing Director - Vast Data

1mo

A son acknowledging their dad in today's times is a rarity and that proves how important he has been to you.

Gopa Orchu

Salesforce Admin & Business Analyst | Software Development Lifecycle |Management in IT & Business Analytics @ St. Francis College

4w

You are always inspiring Sanjeev ji 😍

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Milan Mehta

Senior Director at Infosys - Helping Clients in their Digital Transformation journey through RPA and AI-driven solutions

4w

Sanjeev Really Heartfelt message 🙏

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Rao Bhethanabotla

Executive Engineering Leader

1mo

🙏

Kailash Kanth

CSR Head at Indian Oil Corporation Limited Telengana and Andhra Pradesh State Office

1mo

Excellent Sanjeev …it is like a write up /guide to know how to be a Dad…loved every bit of it

Rudra Misra

Former Associate Partner at IBM Global Services India Put Ltd

1mo

Very impressive - Sanjeev. I had a opportunity to meet in those Satyam days at Hyderabad.

Rajeev Wahi

AVP & Global Client Partner; Grocery, Hypermarket, Fashion Retail & CPG Portfolio leader

1mo

well written Sanjeev....

Ashish Agarwal

Build products; develop customer obsessed teams and execute transformational initiatives to drive business impact | CIO | CPO | CDO

1mo

Heartfelt message Sanjeev and a very inspiring note with lessons of life. Loved it.

Michele Barta, MBA

Providing the resources needed to help companies achieve their digital transformation goals

1mo

Love this, Sanjeev! Happy belated Father's Day to you, too!

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