Zerodha's Nikhil Kamath posts heartfelt tribute to brother Nithin and sister-in-law after a year of health battles

Zerodha co-founder Nikhil Kamath has shared an emotional tribute to his brother Nithin Kamath and sister-in-law Seema Patil, celebrating their strength and resilience after a year marked by personal struggles and remarkable achievements. The heartfelt post on social media came shortly after Nithin was honored as the EY Entrepreneur of the Year 2024, but Nikhil’s message focused not just on professional accolades — but on the private battles that shaped the family’s journey.

Strength Behind the Smiles

In the Instagram post, Nikhil shared touching pictures of the couple, applauding their unwavering positivity despite the hardships they've endured. His message read:

"Congratulations brother, you deserve this and every other award there is ❤️."


The tribute went on to acknowledge the couple's resilience after a tumultuous year:

"To both you and Seems, one year after losing our father, surviving cancer and a brain stroke, for never complaining and always smiling — you deserve another kind of award altogether. In a world filled with glass half empty folk, we need more glass half full."

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Surviving Life's Toughest Challenges

The Kamath family’s private struggles first came to light when Nithin Kamath revealed in February 2024 that he had suffered a mild stroke — a shocking health scare that had left him unable to read, write, or even recognize faces. The Zerodha CEO candidly shared that the stroke likely stemmed from a combination of stress, exhaustion, and grief following their father's death.

Meanwhile, Seema Patil's own health battle began in 2021 when she was diagnosed with stage 2 breast cancer. After undergoing treatment, she was declared cancer-free the following year — a journey marked by courage and quiet grace.

Nikhil’s tribute struck a chord online, with many praising the family's openness about their struggles and their ability to inspire others. His words serve as a reminder that behind even the most successful entrepreneurs are deeply human stories of resilience, vulnerability, and hope.