Dr. A. Velumani, the founder of Thyrocare, paid a tribute to his late wife, Sumathi. Taking to X on Wednesday, the Thyrocare founder penned an emotional post where he reminisced about their relationship and how they survived through life’s various highs and lows.
In his message, Dr. Velumani emphasized the foundation of a meaningful and lasting relationship. According to him, the strength of a partnership is not rooted in perfection or material success but rather in the space partners provide each other to be vulnerable, truthful, and expressive. He wrote that the depth and value of a connection are largely determined by the extent of freedom each person grants the other to speak honestly and openly, without fear, hesitation, or distortion.
He highlighted that being able to communicate one's true feelings, genuine intentions, personal goals, inner desires, and essential needs—without masking them or filtering them to please the other—is what fosters real intimacy and understanding. For Dr. Velumani, this ability to share unvarnished truth with one another was the core of his marriage.
He then recalled a specific and sentimental date: April 30th, 1986—the day Sumathi first greeted him with a simple “hello.” That single moment, he suggests, marked the beginning of a profound relationship that would span decades. He noted that throughout their life together, Sumathi remained remarkably calm and composed. She never allowed irritation, frustration, or anger to affect her demeanor, regardless of the challenges they faced.
With tender affection, he described her love as unconditional and unwavering. He characterized it as “pure,” noting that she not only loved him as a wife but also nurtured him with the selfless care and warmth of a mother. “She truly mothered me for 30 years,” he wrote, encapsulating the depth of her compassion and dedication in a single, powerful sentence.
Who Was Sumanthi Velumani?
Sumathi Velumani (nee Rao) was a chemistry graduate who worked with the Bhabha Atomic Research Centre, and later the State Bank of India. The couple later left their jobs to start their dream venture, Thyrocare. In his blog, the billionaire wrote about her immense contribution to his success. Dr Velumani later sold his stake in the company for about Rs 5,000 crore.
“She took charge and ensured all in the family moved ahead, secure and strong. She never slept before me and also never got up after me. When I risked a government job, even without discussing it with her, to start my business, she sacrificed her identity and focused on my success and happiness…” he wrote.
Dr. Velumani also acknowledged that Sumathi encouraged him to gain an MSc and later a PhD and taught him several languages, such as Gujarati, Marathi, and Hindi.
Sumathi passed away from pancreatic cancer in 2016, at the age of 55.
In his message, Dr. Velumani emphasized the foundation of a meaningful and lasting relationship. According to him, the strength of a partnership is not rooted in perfection or material success but rather in the space partners provide each other to be vulnerable, truthful, and expressive. He wrote that the depth and value of a connection are largely determined by the extent of freedom each person grants the other to speak honestly and openly, without fear, hesitation, or distortion.
He highlighted that being able to communicate one's true feelings, genuine intentions, personal goals, inner desires, and essential needs—without masking them or filtering them to please the other—is what fosters real intimacy and understanding. For Dr. Velumani, this ability to share unvarnished truth with one another was the core of his marriage.
Quality of a relationship depends on the quantum of freedom given for fearlessness to communicate real
— Dr. A. Velumani.PhD. (@velumania) April 30, 2025
emotions,
actions,
aspirations,
wishes and
needs without coloring.
30th April 1986 she said first hello.
She never got upset or angry or irritated. Pure Love. Really… pic.twitter.com/Z8Z2Xbh06R
He then recalled a specific and sentimental date: April 30th, 1986—the day Sumathi first greeted him with a simple “hello.” That single moment, he suggests, marked the beginning of a profound relationship that would span decades. He noted that throughout their life together, Sumathi remained remarkably calm and composed. She never allowed irritation, frustration, or anger to affect her demeanor, regardless of the challenges they faced.
With tender affection, he described her love as unconditional and unwavering. He characterized it as “pure,” noting that she not only loved him as a wife but also nurtured him with the selfless care and warmth of a mother. “She truly mothered me for 30 years,” he wrote, encapsulating the depth of her compassion and dedication in a single, powerful sentence.
Who Was Sumanthi Velumani?
Sumathi Velumani (nee Rao) was a chemistry graduate who worked with the Bhabha Atomic Research Centre, and later the State Bank of India. The couple later left their jobs to start their dream venture, Thyrocare. In his blog, the billionaire wrote about her immense contribution to his success. Dr Velumani later sold his stake in the company for about Rs 5,000 crore.
“She took charge and ensured all in the family moved ahead, secure and strong. She never slept before me and also never got up after me. When I risked a government job, even without discussing it with her, to start my business, she sacrificed her identity and focused on my success and happiness…” he wrote.
Dr. Velumani also acknowledged that Sumathi encouraged him to gain an MSc and later a PhD and taught him several languages, such as Gujarati, Marathi, and Hindi.
Sumathi passed away from pancreatic cancer in 2016, at the age of 55.
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