Srikanth Bolla, whose journey from blindness to industrialist inspires millions of youth worldwide, says his biggest strength is his wife, Veera Swathi.
Veera Swathi, a housewife, and Srikanth Bolla married on April 23, 2022, after being in a relationship for almost 10 years.
To commemorate their second anniversary on April 23, 2024, Srikanth Bolla posted on Instagram, expressing his love for his wife and appreciating her support through thick and thin.
The 33-year-old entrepreneur Srikanth Bolla also tells his wife, Veera Swathi, “You came in my life like a blessing from above.“
He added that his wife made him more than he could ever be: “A kind man, a confident entrepreneur, a loving husband, and now a lucky father.“
Srikanth Bolla says he hoped to become great parents like his father, Damodar Bolla, and mother, Venkatamma Bolla
After two years of marrige, Veera Swathi and Srikanth Bolla had their first child, a daughter Nayana, meaning ‘eyes.’
On June 23, 2024, Bolla announced the birth of his daughter while uploading an image of Nayana on his Instagram account.
In the post, he expresses his happiness about becoming a parent, saying, “She is the most precious gift I could have ever received in my life.“
Even though the renowned philanthropist is delighted by the birth of his daughter, he admitted to being a little anxious because he thought he was not qualified to become a parent due to his blindness from birth.
However, that all became a myth thanks to the unwavering support from Shrikanth Bolla’s parents’ father, Damodar Bolla, and mother, Venkatamma Bolla, who stood by his side, even though the whole community told them to get rid of him as he would be a burden in life.
Shrikanth Bolla was born on July 7, 1991, in Machilipatna, Andhra Pradesh, India, in an average farmer’s house, earning only Rs 20,000 per year, almost 240 US dollars.
Yet, his parents sent him to Hyderabad for studies because, due to his nonfunctioning eyes, he needed extra care.
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Born blind in July 1991, Srikanth's parents were advised to get rid of him because some of his relatives felt he would be of 'no use' to them in their old age
Bolla’s parents refused to entertain such thoughts. They decided to accept him and give him all the love and care pic.twitter.com/X2jaZob9Mq
So, to thank his parents, Srikanth Bolla added a post on his LinkedIn, mentioning that he wants to become a great father to his daughter, just like them.
He claimed that his parents never allowed his blindness to limit his dream, but instead, they fueled them with boundless belief and abilities.
Srikanth Bolla confirmed that wherever and whatever he is today became possible only due to his parents’ sacrifices.
Additional Information
- Srikanth Bolla studied at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, becoming the first international visually impaired student.
- After completing his education with the help of his family and great teachers, Srikanth Bolla established his company, Bollant Industries, which offers jobs to other people born with disabilities.
- Srikanth Bolla’s net worth is over $5 million in 2024, but officials have yet to confirm the numbers.
- Rajkumar Rao’s 2024 drama movie Srikanth is based on the biography of Srikanth Bolla. It shows both the inspiring achievement and the tragic struggle of a visually challenged industrialist.
