A touching story from Bengaluru has captured hearts online after a local entrepreneur shared a sweet exchange between his grandmother and one of her former students—now a high-ranking Fortune 500 CEO. The emotional moment began when Ishan Sukul, the founder of Kreo, posted a screenshot on X (formerly Twitter) showing an email conversation between his grandmother and her former pupil.
He expressed his amazement at how the internet could reconnect lives in unexpected ways, as his grandmother decided to reach out to the student she once taught in sixth grade.
According to the shared email, Sukul’s grandmother, who had taught French decades ago, wrote to her former student in 2023. In her message, she reminisced about her teaching days, recalling two exceptionally bright students in her class—one of whom went on to become the successful CEO. She fondly remembered meeting his parents many years earlier and decided to send her best wishes for his ongoing success. Her message carried both warmth and nostalgia, gently reminding the recipient that while he might receive countless congratulatory notes, this one would surely test his memory.
To her delight, the CEO responded with heartfelt emotion. His reply reflected deep appreciation and genuine affection, as he expressed how wonderful it was to hear from his old teacher and mentioned that she had always been his favorite. He wished her well, showing that even amid corporate heights, gratitude and connection remain timeless.
The wholesome exchange quickly went viral, evoking admiration from social media users. Many people praised the grandmother for her thoughtful initiative and were equally moved by the CEO’s humble and kind response. The post became a reminder of how strong the bond between teachers and students can be, enduring long after classroom days are over.
Commenters on X shared similar experiences of reconnecting with teachers who shaped their early years. One user reflected that favorite teachers are never forgotten, regardless of age or success, while another wrote that gestures like these should become more common since educators play a crucial role in shaping the people we become.
He expressed his amazement at how the internet could reconnect lives in unexpected ways, as his grandmother decided to reach out to the student she once taught in sixth grade.
According to the shared email, Sukul’s grandmother, who had taught French decades ago, wrote to her former student in 2023. In her message, she reminisced about her teaching days, recalling two exceptionally bright students in her class—one of whom went on to become the successful CEO. She fondly remembered meeting his parents many years earlier and decided to send her best wishes for his ongoing success. Her message carried both warmth and nostalgia, gently reminding the recipient that while he might receive countless congratulatory notes, this one would surely test his memory.
Love the internet. My Grandma casually emailed a Fortune 500 CEO whom she taught in class 6. And the person responded! pic.twitter.com/xpmjbuNGdK
— Ishan Sukul (@isawsukul) October 21, 2025
To her delight, the CEO responded with heartfelt emotion. His reply reflected deep appreciation and genuine affection, as he expressed how wonderful it was to hear from his old teacher and mentioned that she had always been his favorite. He wished her well, showing that even amid corporate heights, gratitude and connection remain timeless.
The wholesome exchange quickly went viral, evoking admiration from social media users. Many people praised the grandmother for her thoughtful initiative and were equally moved by the CEO’s humble and kind response. The post became a reminder of how strong the bond between teachers and students can be, enduring long after classroom days are over.
Commenters on X shared similar experiences of reconnecting with teachers who shaped their early years. One user reflected that favorite teachers are never forgotten, regardless of age or success, while another wrote that gestures like these should become more common since educators play a crucial role in shaping the people we become.
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