The Man, The Visionary, The Patriot
1924 - 2020
The Lighthouse Keeper - a tribute to Padma Bhushan Shri FC Kohli
Poetry recited by Shri Naseeruddin Shah. Words by Dipankar Mukherjee. Original music score by Hitesh Prasad.
Online Memorial Service | December 8, 2020
Relive the life and legend of FCK through anecdotes shared by his disciples, students, followers, co-workers & friends from all over the world.
Memories of Mr. Kohli
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“He institutionalised a culture of innovation & excellence in the IT industry.”
— Narendra Modi
“He built pathways for the countless to travel & thrive.”
— LC Singh
“He (gave) India … a brand and a unique identity with which the world knows us today.”
— Rajiv Sodhi
“A legend bar none. A true mentor and guide.”
— Nina Modi
“Gracious, unassuming & always willing to help.”
— Ratan Tata
“A clear thinker, he charted innovative ways to solve nation's problems.”
— S. Mahalingam
“I am what I am today on account of his guidance and mentoring.”
— Poonthuruthi Sankaranarayanan
“Indian history will salute you for paving the path to make India a world leader again”
— Monotosh Bakshi
“His ship trained warriors, inspired navigrators to spread across the world may be to over 100 countries as leaders, entrepreneurs and doers. Hope India will remember him for years to come by giving Bharat Ratna, highest civilian award.”
— Kamaraj Manthlakamatchi
“His life was gentle; and the elements
So mixed in him, that Nature might stand up, and say to all the world, this was a man!”
— Santosh Pande (Quoting William Shakespeare)
“I admired his sense of judgement, decision making and respect for human being.”
— Prem Prakash
“Some create wealth for themselves, some for family, some for community, but he created wealth for the nation!”
— NK Jain
“A Leader creates Leaders. Respect the legend called FCK who created not just the IT industry but also so many stalwarts such as Ram, LC, Maha, Chandra, Pawan, Abid, and many more.”
— Ravi Teja Bommireddipalli