10/25/2026
Dear Mumu,
I’m not even sure where to begin. You’ve had quite an extraordinary PhD journey. And being the introvert that you are, I know you would probably never express or talk about your experience anytime soon.
So, here I am, penning it down for you.✍🏼❤️
I’ve seen you grow, stumble, fall, get back up, stand up for yourself, fight for what you deserve, and repeat the same experiment for the 100th time simply because the reaults didn’t meet your expectations. I’ve seen you vent out your emotions, feel happy and light up like a little child when you finally achieved your target, your quite battles with anxiety, and yet somehow find the strength to overcome every significant hurdle standing between you and your destination.
Your Bapi, Dada, Binny di, and Bubu are so incredibly proud of you. They have lived through your emotions through all the stories and narratives you’ve shared with them. And I know Maanon must be beaming with pride right now ❤️❤️!
Bapi, especially, has always encouraged, motivated, and inspired you whenever you felt low, right from the very beginning. And from what I’ve witnessed, you might be the only kid I know who would share every tiny detail of your research—ocular electrophysiology, experimental protocols, complicated findings, and all—with your father, and he would actually read it, understand it, and come back to you for further discussions! I know how proud he is of you.❤️
As for me, I’ve had the privilege of witnessing your journey throughout these four years, and my admiration & respect for you has only grown with each passing day. I have seen the countless sacrifices behind those three little words—PhD. I know you don’t like to brag about yourself or your accomplishments, but trust me, I’m not bragging when I say this—your PhD journey is worth celebrating, especially considering the infinite challenges you’ve faced along the way. 🙏🏼
Kudos to you, Dr. Banerjee!❤️
Every single day, I learn something new from you. Your curiosity, dedication, kindness, and ability to keep going even when things seem impossible, continue to inspire me. And I couldn’t be prouder of the person you’ve become. Maa & Babuji are the proudest ❤️
Congratulations, my dearest Dr. Banerjee! 🎓❤️ This is only the beginning. Here’s to everything that lies ahead. Aniruddha Banerjee ✨