Govindarajan Padmanaban - A Lifestory

Someone is known for their big steps forward in Indian biochemistry and biotech work. They aren't just a scientist; they're like a movie maker who has changed how we understand science in India. Picture a scene from an old Bollywood movie, where the main person works hard to reach a goal that seems impossible. That same spirit shows how much this person cared about figuring out the details of cytochrome P450, a group of enzymes important for how our bodies use medicine. Their work, over many years, has helped us understand what these enzymes do, especially in diseases like malaria. Born in 1938, this person started a path that would lead them to be a key person at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc). Like an athlete preparing for the Olympics, they improved their skills and made a name that has inspired many researchers. They got the Infosys Prize in 2003 for their work in the science of living things. This person's work goes beyond just the lab. They have helped grow science learning and research in India, helping the next group of scientists. As one of their coworkers said, "This person is a great teacher, always pushing us to think hard and explore what we don't know." Their effect is clear, leaving a lasting mark on the world of biochemistry and biotech, something that deserves loud applause at any science meeting.