Lucknow: The life of Dr Madan Lal Gupta was incomparable and exemplary in every way – he not only reached new heights of success in the field of medicine but also created a legacy by nurturing an entire generation of 12 doctors in his own family, said Noida MP Mahesh Sharma during an event organised by Dr Gupta’s son Dr Vivek Gupta in his memory.“His son, Dr Vivek Gupta, a heart specialist, along with Ashish Gupta, Rashmi Gupta, and a large family of grandchildren, is carrying forward this legacy. A self-made personality, with a sharp scientific temper and a spirit of selfless service, the sacred memory of such a great soul will always remain a source of inspiration for future generations,” Sharma said.He also announced that he had officially recommended and nominated Dr Gupta for the Padma Shri Award.Dr Gupta earned his MBBS degree in 1960 before joining the department of medicine and subsequently the department of pharmacology at the then King George’s Medical College (KGMC), Lucknow.During his distinguished career spanning decades, he served in dual roles as a dedicated educator at KGMC and as a senior scientist and assistant director at the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR).With over 125 scientific publications to his credit, Dr Gupta was a key figure in integrating traditional botanical remedies into modern pharmacological science. His landmark 1986 research study provided critical scientific validation for the anti-cancer properties of Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera), establishing a foundational milestone in oncology and herbal research.Dignitaries from the medical fraternity and others paid tribute to Dr Gupta. The programme concluded with a series of devotional ‘bhajans’, reflecting on a life defined by academic excellence, mentorship and service to society.
