Padma Vibhushan & Dr. B C Roy National Awardee, Dr. Purshotam Lal is an internationally applauded cardiologist who has been known for his professional excellence and his philanthropic nature. A humble man of humble origin. The journey from son of a bicycle repairer to the most acclaimed interventional cardiologist in the world is a story that has inspired many and led to him being conferred Padma Vibhushan, the highest civilian award in India. With no electricity at place he belonged to, an oil lamp was enough for him to light up his dreams. He used to aspire to become a teacher, but regular scholarships helped him tide over the basic necessities and facilitated his medical education. Service for humanity was his dream for what he gave up his flourishing practice and an elite faculty position in US to come back to his home – India.