SynopsisZerodha co-founder Nithin Kamath surprised his mother with a song. The gesture deeply touched Revathi Kamath, his mother. She shared the emotional moment online. The internet reacted positively, praising her upbringing. The event revealed the strong family values behind the Kamath brothers' success. Music plays a significant role in their family legacy.Revathi Kamath, mother of Zerodha founders Nithin and Nikhil Kamath, recently shared the touching moment on social media.Success stories are often measured in numbers, valuations and milestones. But sometimes, a simple personal moment reveals far more about a family than any business achievement ever could. That is exactly what happened when Nithin Kamath, co-founder of Zerodha, surprised his mother with a heartfelt musical tribute. The gesture was deeply personal, emotional and powerful enough to leave her reflecting on memories from years ago, proving that some of life's most meaningful moments happen away from boardrooms and balance sheets.Revathi Kamath, mother of Zerodha founders Nithin and Nikhil Kamath, recently shared the touching moment on social media. The song chosen by Nithin was Maa from the beloved Bollywood film Taare Zameen Par. The emotional track, associated with the bond between a mother and child, featured in the Aamir Khan-starrer alongside Darsheel Safary, Tisca Chopra and Vipin Sharma.Sharing the memory online, Revathi Kamath revealed that her son had sung the song especially for her. She wrote that the gesture "brought tears" and took her back to memories from two years ago.Internet reactsThe post struck a chord with many online, offering a rare and intimate glimpse into the Kamath family beyond their public success. Several users praised Revathi Kamath, calling her a “blessed mother” and crediting her upbringing and guidance for her sons’ achievements. Others noted that Nithin Kamath clearly inherits his talent and calm presence from her, with one remarking that it runs in the family’s “gene pool.”Some viewers felt emotionally connected to the gesture, saying the moment felt like it was sung not just for his mother but for everyone who misses theirs. A few reflected on how it brought back personal memories of their own mothers and expressed a wish to share similar moments.Many also highlighted how music seems deeply rooted in the family’s identity, pointing out that it appears to flow through generations—from Revathi Kamath’s father, to her, and now to her children and beyond, almost like a shared family legacy.About the Kamath familyWhile Nithin and Nikhil are known for building one of India's most successful financial startups, the moment highlighted the family values and emotional connections that have shaped their journey. Revathi Kamath herself has often spoken about the importance of raising children with intention and strong values. Born into a culturally rich family in Shringeri, her upbringing was deeply influenced by music, learning and discipline.She is the tenth child of N. Krishnamurthy and Shyamalamma. Her father was a triple graduate, lawyer and accomplished veena player who later became a veena teacher. According to Revathi, he encouraged intellectual curiosity, creativity and learning within the family from an early age.Those influences stayed with her throughout her life. Beyond being known as the mother of two celebrated entrepreneurs, Revathi Kamath has built her own identity as an environmentalist and landscaper. She is also a skilled veena player, reflecting the artistic traditions that were part of her childhood. In recent years, she has used social media to share personal reflections about her life. In one such post, she spoke candidly about struggling with self-doubt for many years. She recalled feeling that her role was limited to managing the home and raising her children.Later, she came to recognise strengths she had overlooked. Revathi even credited her confidence in speaking on camera as a quality that her son Nikhil Kamath inherited from her. She also encouraged homemakers to recognise and embrace their own talents instead of undervaluing themselves.Meanwhile, Nithin Kamath remains one of India's most influential entrepreneurs. According to Forbes, he co-founded Zerodha with his brother Nikhil Kamath in 2010. The Bengaluru-based company went on to disrupt India's brokerage industry with its discount broking model and today serves more than seven million clients, making it one of the country's largest brokerage firms.Yet for many people who came across Revathi Kamath's post, it was not business success that stood out. It was a son picking up a song that celebrates mothers and dedicating it to the woman who helped shape his life, creating a moment that words alone could not capture.Read More News on...morelessRead More News on...moreless