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Hari Madhavan
January 13, 1971 - May 8, 2021
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2021-06-26 17:22:37 View / Comment (0)
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2021-06-26 15:30:46 View / Comment (0)
I have never met someone more fascinating in my entire life. He’s such a captivating story teller and always puts a smile on everyone’s face with his witty and humorous anecdotes. He goes out of his way every chance he gets to make the lives of those around him better. There’s so many instances where I’ve seen him take up different roles, responsibilities and excel effortlessly. He's been a visionary through the course of his career and always kept innovating. He was the best father anyone could ever possibly be for his daughter salloni. I know Hari uncle as my friend salloni's father but he has been more than just that for me and all of my friends. He's always so compassionate and empathetic, the reason we love him so much was because he valued our thoughts and whatever we had to say and would genuinely have in-depth conversations with us about numerous topics and would entertain us with his exceptional sense of humour and vast array of knowledge. He truly was the cool dad that you see in the movies. It got to the point where every time I was around him I'd ask him random questions about the economy, technology,current affairs,philosophy that plagued my mind and he would always have well informed opinions and answers. it was somehow very comforting to be acquainted with someone who knew all the answers. He's been a mentor and inspiration in my life and he's helped me shape myself into a better person. I am grateful for everything he has taught me in my life. Everyone that he has moved with his exuberant life energy will be an extension of him and we will continue to Honor his legacy through the course of our lives.
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2021-06-26 14:57:40 View / Comment (0)
Bhomith Salunkhe
Hari uncle was one of the most smartest and kindest people I've ever met. His problem solving abilities and observation skills were always fascinating to see. My last conversation with him was him reminiscing about his college days at Loyola and giving me genius-like advice. He spoke about how he excelled in all the competitions and sports events and elaborated on a particular painting competition which further showcased his keen observation. He also cracked a joke about trading halwa for resources from the natives, which to this day,randomly pops up in my head and makes me smile. I'm so terribly sorry that this happend.May you rest in peace, Hari uncle.
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2021-06-26 06:46:22 View / Comment (0)Vishnu Astick Prasanna Kumar
Memories from Hong Kong:- I have beautiful memories and a treasured relation with Hari Ettan from our short visit to HK. A man with a great heart. You have won our heart We will miss you .
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2021-06-25 17:45:15 View / Comment (0)
Sini Santosh
I will always remember our dear Hari for his warmth, calmness and gentleness. He was a strong and silent leader. He had warm relationships with people of all ages. For Giriishettan and Sariga, Hari was always a source of support. Santosh and I have fond and fresh memories of Hari from Danesa’s wedding functions. We will carry those memories with us always. I am sure that Hari is seeing all of us with his characteristic calm smile. We will miss you, Hari . Sini Santosh
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2021-06-25 15:10:18 View / Comment (0)
Sushanth Sidharthan
My dear Hari, Miss you mate. I have not got over the message I received late afternoon in Australia on 8th May that you are physically not with us. You were a pillar of strength to all the people who came across your life. I admire you for your devotion to your wonderful talented daughter Saloni, your wife, your father Madhavan uncle, your sister, brother-in-law and all your family and friends. I came to know your family in 1987 when my mother's brother from Kannur told me he has a friend staying in the same street. Your father and mother were very happy to meet my maman K P Sreedharan then. Since then, just knowing you had been such a strength to me. By devotedly keeping in touch you were so much part of my life! When I was in Chennai in 2019, you said we'll catch up for coffee on 2 Jan 2020. But then I had to return to Australia with my family and have been unable to travel due to COVID but you had constantly kept in touch until 23rd April this year. And on the morning of 8th May I was thinking of texting you as I did not see you on the group chat for over a week. How I wish I could hold you to that promise of catching up over coffee! Love you Hari- Sushanth
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2021-06-24 20:03:43 View / Comment (0)
Muralidharan Govindan
Muralidharan Sometimes in life you meet a special friend. Someone who changes your life by just being part of it. Hari was that special someone to me. I met Hari at AM Jain college of Management studies on August 2nd, 1993.I can only share my closeness with Hari by saying that I like him next only to my Mother in my family. We shared a very strange close bond. I call it strange because by nature we are poles apart. Hari was very smart, very innovative and his thought process was very far sighted, and I have always relished his business acumen. He could easily predict what developments would happen in the field of business or any other field 15 to 20 years from the age we live in.He was also very correct in his judgements, and I was a very raw and immature guy when we met way back in 1993. We were "Friends for life" and had nothing to hide between us. On my part I have learned so many things related to business from Hari and what I am today as a successful professional is all because of the strong foundation laid by him. His way of molding me was very different he used to tell me stories of how his Father Madhavan sir developed his business from scratch, and I used to pay keen attention to each and every word he said and would assimilate it fully. He used to spend most of the time in my house and I soon became his trusted friend. He used to share about his mothers cooking and about his sisters college life where he goes to Anna Adarsh to pick her up sometimes and her marriage to Raghulal and how Raghulal built up his business empire at Gujarat .As a human being he was simply an exemplary character. He was compassionate to the needy people and has helped innumerable persons during his lifetime. The most important characteristics i have appreciated Hari for was his witty nature; he was very jovial and playful with the people who are close to him. A man of clean habits, a good husband and an excellent Father to Saloni; he had great plans for his loving daughter. Saloni I am 100% sure that you will do very well in life and your fathers blessings are always there with you and will guide you in this life. Death ends a life not a relationship. I will always cherish every moment i spent with you my dearest friend .Though death has separated us this is only temporary as our souls care for each other. Your friendship is one of the best gift i got in this life and I thank the almighty for the same I bid adieu for now my dearest Hari till we meet again
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2021-06-24 19:48:58 View / Comment (0)
Shrilekha Athikayala
Hari as a school boy ..I remember Hari as Sariga’s older brother. I was in 6th grade and our gang of girls(myself, Durga and Sariga)used to call him “Hari Kari maattu Kari “ and to that he would just very coyly smile and blush and walk away. He was such a sweet boy with a very sweet smile , in all a gentle giant back during school days ;very protective of his younger sis Sariga . Hari as an adult on Facebook .. after school the only place where I met Hari was on Facebook. He valued all old friends would wish all our school friends in their birthdays not just a simple Happy Birthday but he would write atleast 2/3 sentences to everyone he knew. I haven’t really met you Saloni darling and your mom but I really admire the strength you have and to come up with a wonderful idea of reaching out to friends and family and remembering Hari through memories.. Praying to God to give you and mom the strength to carry on during this tumultous time . Just remember Hari would have felt so proud of you and he loves you Shrilekha
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2021-06-24 03:26:36 View / Comment (0)
Shilpa Santosh
I'll always remember the moment when Hari Maman's wedding was finalized with Priya Aunty. There was so much excitement in our household! We constantly teased Hari Maman by singing any Hindi song with the word "Piya" in it and replaced it with "Priya". But in true Hari Maman fashion, he maintained his sly / shy smile and just let us be the obnoxious kids that we were back then! That is Hari Maman - calm, cool, collected, and always happy to be with family. It's really hard to believe what has happened, and there truly is a void in the family. Here's to remembering all the good times - may you rest in peace, Hari Mama
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2021-06-23 12:08:13 View / Comment (0)
Roopadarshini Madhu
Was always looking forward for a man whom I could call as my brother in law someone who would be there as brother figure to us.. and there came Hari as our, ' Hariyeta'.... Truly amazing, smart and fun loving person. I felt it was matter of pride having a brother in law like him.. Every body who I came across, once my sister was married to him was only praising how wonderful and compatible my sister and Hariyeta looked together. There was suddenly a celebration in our house having Hariyeta be a part of our family. Every visit Of my sister along with Hariyeta was like mini festival at home. He was unique personality who would instantly adjust in any situation. He would crack all jokes that our whole family would laugh. We had a cousin gang and Hariyeta easily blended in.. was like one member of that gang. And all of us would play late night card games, go for long drives.. Sometimes even wore the same colur dress.. Hang around to movies, sight seeings and even danced and jammed together. Every visiit he made sure he got us handpicked beautiful dresses and gifts to each and every member of the family. He was very patient and calm at the same time would enjoy life at its core. No matter what happened I have never seen him losing his cool or seen him angry.. He always had a smile... A simple SMILE but it spoke volumes.. That smile I remember was like ' Hey its gone be alright' 'Hey life is not to brood' ' cmon just trust all is well'., 'Don't worry... I'm there' He was a man who lived life in its full colour. Made sure he connected with each and every member of our family, cousins and relatives.. He would send a birthday wish even to every near and far relative of ours in Facebook whom we would even not wish. The message would end as, God bless u and take care. This shows how caring person he was. I used to seriously appreciate this gesture. Hariyeta had the best of things in his life..and would alway share his joy with us at all events of his life. All his cars, places of travel, birthday events and videos, his neice wedding events. All super glamorous and super colour life. Regardless of how anyone was to him he was always the same.. I have always felt this and appreciated him always as a brother..... but now it breaks my heart that he has gone toooo soon..Every day I ask myself 'Did this really happen?' This is not possible,! MAY BE ITS JUST A DREAM...suddenly it's become a deep wound and his loss to my sister and daughter is unbearable to see. Whenever I looked at Hariyeta I never thought that we would loose him... Never I had imagined that I had to write something like this as a memory... He looked Eternal.. And now he is Eternal in our thoughts and life. He was very understansing caring husband to my sister.. An absolute amazing out of the world father. Caring and loving son to my mother. Supportive and caring brother to us. I actually like the idea of salloni to celebrate his memory.. Having people like him is a matter of pride and happiness . One day we all will meet him again. Till then let's remember him not as we have lost him but we will meet soon...
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2021-06-22 08:02:11 View / Comment (0)
Aparna Viswanathan
Dear Hari sir, we met as a part of small renovation work at your house. You were very humble and respectful. I will always remember you as a caring father to your daughter and a wonderful human being . Cheers to your beautiful soul.rip
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2021-06-20 14:55:47 View / Comment (0)
Dear Hari, Just woke up to this message today (June 20th, 2021) that you have already left us.... On June 2nd, I pinged you, if you guys were safe but no reply from you and not even the READ receipt. I was hopping, you must be busy with your daughter's marriage as your niece did one recently. I could be one of those few folks who you must have been sharing all those personal information as I know each event and people around you since 1998 till the Taj at Trivandrum. We did business together, pitched ideas to investors (KPMG) together. You drove me in your RED Honda City all over Chennai, especially Challa Mall and all those great restaurants. You and I share the same birth date, so we always used to talk a lot about the power of 13. Your Padmini Premiere and our days in carrying Naviga to the Island Ground and all those trade fairs. Your Ambattur office, your poems, your awards, and your dad's crescent engineering - I need another Hari to chew those conversations again. The way, you talk great about people - be it family and friends (the latest conversation on Tamil Director Myskkin) are great examples of how to be rich in heart and humble as a human irrespective of those materialistic success. You kept talking great about Actor Ajith and his school days with you at Asan Memorial, which eventually fired me up to purchase a home next to his house. You are a visionary when it comes to NAVIGA. Our days with PRESS, Media while launching the same; your strategic move to get it launched through the then Chennai Mayor - MK Stalin and today's CM. When MKS became the CM, I was about call and talk to you that NAVIGA has come to a complete circle - you must meet the CM and do something about it. The way you executed Cartography and Topology to survey entire Chennai for NAVIGA was a humanly impossible task with shoe-string budget, limited resources - a commendable effort. When the world knew nothing about Google in mid 90s, you launched the first-city map and envisioned to convert it as a GPS. Our days with Anna University and Kashyap Tech were a few examples of your technical prowess and visions. You pitched Naviga at Taj to a large group of investors and one of the listeners was Mr. Srinivasan who later collected all the literature from the presentation and left for the USA. After some time, the same Srinivasan cuts the first payment to Larry Page and Co to start Google Maps. What should one say? For me, it was Hari's Naviga that must have fueled Srinivasan to invest in Google and his digitization dream had had given birth to Google Maps. You were a true brother when you contacted me and shared your sister's phone number that your brother-in-law Mr. Raghu been admitted at the hospital in Maryland and requested me to visit them. You were a true father whenever you shared your daughter's short films and filmy opportunities including the one from Shaji Karun. You were a true brother-in-law whenever you shared their business ventures and happy, success stories to inspire me and my startups. You were a true son when your mother passed away, but you put up a brave face and carried on - despite being the pet of hers and how she funded all your dreams. The way, you handled your mom's absence, and your tough dad was an example that you were not only easy-going but also gritty when it mattered. There was one person who you never talked about was your wife – I knew, you must have loved her so much that you never wanted to share your feelings about her with the outer world. I pray to God that she gets over and moves on. Your NAVIGA's tag line that you wrote in 1998 - "you'll never be lost again" surprises me if you were expecting a loss of this kind 25 years ago. I will be missing you man and your encrypted WhatsApp messages. I am sure, your family will get over and move on as you did when your mother passed away... May your soul rest in peace - my dear friend, philosopher, and guide!!!!
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2021-06-20 14:29:51 View / Comment (0)This animated video was shared by Hari to us in the group, i had preserved. My kids liked it a lot
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2021-06-20 14:23:35 View / Comment (0)
MP Balamurugan
Very difficult to put it in words. I remember the days of Loyola College, your off white Fiat, then College trip to Ooty, Andamans etc. I have so much of memories, your stunts in FIAT in the campus, Lastly i chatted with you on 14th April from hospital, when i was recovering from COVID and you motivated me to stay strong. Still not able to believe, that you left us so early. You got us connected the loyola classmates and also your friends to us through whatsapp group. Most importantly, you were available always for friends. MISS YOU Hari, Unfortunately, I could not meet last year due to the pandemic. Dude we will miss you..... You left us too early
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2021-06-20 13:09:25 View / Comment (0)
Vijay Venkat
Hari has been my best friend for some years now. We knew each other for almost 30 years. Our friendship grew deeper as the years passed. He was my classmate at Loyola college, Madras, and we used to be a gang of 5 creating mischief wherever we were. We used to spend a lot of time in the cricket ground, roam about in Hari's fiat with a Ferrari sticker on it and his car was well known in the college. He was so popular in our college, with professors, and won prizes for our college in competitions. He was multi skilled, artistic and wise. He was the main reason why our Botany department was the one and the only department to have gone on a study/fun trip to Andamans for over 21 days. Our friendship grew more and more after we graduated. We weren't hanging out every week but we always spoke at length over the phone and used to talk about our college days and gossip about our other friends. He used to be a cool dude. Hari had a heart of gold and he used to help a lot of underprivileged people. Hari was the first innovator that had thought about creating a map for Madras/Chennai and started his innovative venture Naviga maps, well before the advent of Google maps. He used to share the news of the development of his project with me. He always liked the fact that I believed in him and that I was a good listener without any judgement about what he was sharing with me. I knew he had a unique creative mind and he knew that I knew. We had mutual admiration for each other. He liked my music and my philosophy and I liked his being and his intelligence. I have to write a book about my friendship with him. His Naviga map project was to be extended around the country by mapping the entire country. He did a great job with Madras and he was interviewed by news papers and other media. In those days there was no fb and other such platforms to give him proper recognition. But it (according to me) got nicked from him by powers that be. People need to know, the maps probably was an idea that started with Hari but eventually delivered by others. Hari, over a period of time has become my most trusted friend and we continued our friendship till the last days of his untimely passing. I knew of most of his activities and he knew mine. We always shared what's happening in our lives. Even after I moved to the UK, which he thought was the best thing for me, we grew in friendship quite a lot that we looked forward to meeting each other whenever I went to Madras. We have had dozens of hours of conversations between us. There never was a boring moment in our friendship. I also have to mention that Hari took great pride in his family. His daughter Salloni has been his pride and he spoke a lot about her to me in person on my last visit, taking so much pride that she is going to grow up as a great human being and an achiever. Hari and I were planning to grow old as buddies and spoke about how we would be in our old age etc. He was becoming more and more spiritual and unravelling the secrets of life and becoming more philanthropic in his thoughts and had plans to help people, establish a cultural center to be used by all the people, promote arts etc. Alas, we have lost a brilliant mind, a noble human being and me personally, my best buddy, that's irreplaceable in this life time. To put it succinctly, Hari is/was the kind of a son a parent would dream to have, a husband that a woman will find total confidence and security in, a father that the child will depend on eyes closed, all their life as a best mate, take as an umbrella, rain or sunshine, a friend that you can share your deepest secrets with and be sure he guards them in his heart. He was my friend in previous births and will be in future births too. We are connected spirits. If I have one regret, it is that I couldn't help save him as he was silent about what he went through in the end even though I asked him how he was. He said I am fine with a ☺. Typical!! I wish him all the best for his future in the astral realms and for his future births on to the physical plane as he has a lot to offer to this hapless world we live in. He is with his spiritual guides and he will come back. It is a journey of thousand duties. He will do it to perfection. I know. Love you lots my buddy. Take care.
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2021-06-20 10:56:14 View / Comment (0)
anesh jagan
me,hrishi and sally were on a WhatsApp call together and we were talking about how hrishis dad has met soo many celebrities and sally brought up the fact that sallys dad and Ajith went to the same school together and are friends to which I was pleasantly surprised and extremely skeptical. Sally immediately put her dad on the phone and he talked about it being true and he was very sweet to us and told us a lot about it. I really thought he was super cool considering that I haven't spent time w my dad myself. I'm so sorry this happened and it is very unfair. my condolences.
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2021-06-19 12:36:17 View / Comment (0)
Arun Aravind
Hari, was a hero. My earliest memory of him was when was running in the 4x400 meter relay in school and Hari who was the last relay runner overtaking the other guy and as a showman that he is, he was making funny gestures as he crossed the other guy and won the race. This was forever etched into my mind... Hari was always a showman, always larger than life. Later he used to visit his cousins building near my house when he was in college, again I remember all the fantastic stories of college violence he talked about( he used to have a metal rod in his car...the fiat "Impala"), me and my buddies kind of understood Hari likes to weave a tall tale but he told it in such a fun way we enjoyed it. He used to promise that one day he will bring a cricket mat, nets and even an umpire for us to play our gully cricket. Before coca cola cans were sold in India, he used to have one in his Impala (just that it was refilled with Thumps Up). When me and my buddies talk of those days, Hari is always remembered as an iconic character. When I told my parents about his sad demise, my mom who has never met Hari said, " he was your hero". That really captures what he meant to me and my buddies, Hari the Hero. It must be at least 20 years since I met him last... But he does leave one impressed.
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2021-06-19 08:19:37 View / Comment (0)
Arun Padmanabhan
On April 24 th this year I complimented him regarding his profile pic on WhatsApp..& said u look amazing & young..what’s the secret..he replied saying living life stress free & being happy..was his mantra… I replied back saying will follow your mantra…
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2021-06-19 08:02:16 View / Comment (0)
anesh jagan
me,hrishi and you were on a WhatsApp call together and we were talking about how hrishis dad has met soo many celebrities and you brought up the fact that's your dad and Ajith went to the same school together and are friends to which I was pleasantly surprised and extremely skeptical. you immediately put your dad on the phone and he talked about it being true and he was very sweet to us and told us a lot about it. I really thought he was super cool considering that I haven't spent time w my dad myself. I'm so sorry this happened and it is very unfair. my condolences.
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2021-06-19 08:14:51 View / Comment (0)
Arun Padmanabhan
We met in EA mall ( chennai) that day he offered to drop me off at my place on his way back home..i mentioned to him in the car about my pain in coccyx ( tail bone) due to an accident..I needed water to drink ..we stopped by at Muthu pharmacy Opp Don Bosco school egmore ..he didn’t let me get down..he personally went bought an bottle of water & gave it to me in the car…I was overwhelmed by his gesture..I was deeply touched by his warmth & care..love u hari…miss u a lot…❤️
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During our growing up days interactions with Hari used to be when he used to come down to Kannur on family vacations. We used to play around a lot when we were at Manjerykandy and Aashirvad during those days. Hari used to be very bold compared to most of us and used to be up to some mischief’s all the time which we all enjoyed. Clear memories of our visit to Madras in the late seventies remain in my mind when we used spend large amount of time together. As we were the traditional lot who were not much used to the city life, he was the one who introduced to the buzz of city life. He was always full of energy and had been the brother whom you looked upon as the most daring guy among us in those days. After joining the forces whilst under training I had on a couple of occasions taken a break journey in Chennai just to be with Hari. Those days we used the drive around the whole day in his swanky modified Fiat car and he used to take me around the city proudly showing the shops he had just started also some of his factories. Those days back home late in the evening we also used to sleep very late seeing movies on the VCR which was a rarity in the late 80s. The routine in the forces mostly kept me off all family functions except for those that happened during the planned holidays. I could not attend Hari’s wedding due to being away on duty. However I do clearly remember that I spoke to him on the evening of his wedding day when we exchanged a few words. Sometime in the first half of 2005, Hari was visiting Mumbai and called me after he had checked into a hotel at Colaba. I insisted to him that he should not be staying in a hotel while in Mumbai and got him to my house the next morning. He had stayed a couple of days at home and this was some good times we spent together since the childhood days. We used to take long walks at Marine Drive very late till 0200 AM in the morning and discuss host of issues, about family future etc. Probably that was the only time in life when we had a heart to heart talk on a couple of issues. Whilst we continued with our lives both of us shared the warmth and goodwill for each other and I always considered him to be the brother who was always by the side and could be relied upon. Our interactions continued on through the years and months with the some calls and Whatsapp and Hari used to share all his thogghts. After a long hiatus, it was in February this year that we spoke for some time and he had send me some of his old family photographs during his college days and we exchanged some pleasantries. When I spoke to him in April, never thought that it would be the last….Tried speaking to him 02 days before he left us…but could not connect…will be dearly missed my dear brother..stay happy wherever your are..Om Shanti….peace to the soul…
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