Meet Olaram Haryani: Father-in-Law of India’s Highest-Paid CEO in the US, Sundar Pichai
A quiet life in Mumbai while his daughter Anjali Pichai is married to a near-billionaire tech titan
Olaram Haryani, a retired government employee from Kota, Rajasthan, may not be a household name, but his son-in-law certainly is — none other than Sundar Pichai, the CEO of Alphabet Inc., and one of the highest-paid Indian-origin CEOs in the world.
A humble background with strong values
Olaram served at a Government Polytechnic College in Kota and now resides in Mumbai. He led a modest life, and even after retirement, he continues to stay grounded in simplicity.
- He has two children, a son and a daughter, both of whom live abroad.
- His daughter, Anjali Pichai, is married to Sundar Pichai, a global tech leader and self-made billionaire.
A unique late-in-life love story
In 2015, at the age of 70, Olaram remarried Madhuri Sharma, a 65-year-old widow of an army man, in a ceremony held under Arya Samaj traditions.
- This second marriage reflects his openness to companionship and new beginnings, even in later years.
His daughter Anjali: Pichai’s steadfast partner
Anjali Pichai, a chemical engineering graduate from IIT Kharagpur, met Sundar Pichai during their college years.
- After college, Anjali worked at Accenture and later joined Intuit in the US.
- Known for her privacy and grounded nature, she has been a pillar of support throughout Sundar’s career.
- Reports indicate that Anjali played a key role in Pichai’s decision to stay with Google, despite offers from rival tech giants.
Sundar Pichai: From student to billionaire CEO
Today, Sundar Pichai earns around Rs 5 crore per day, with an annual compensation crossing Rs 1,854 crore.
- As of 2025, his net worth is nearing USD 1 billion (approx. Rs 8,342 crore).
- Remarkably, he is among the few non-founder tech CEOs globally who are on the brink of achieving billionaire status.
Olaram Haryani’s journey may have been quiet and away from the public spotlight, but through his daughter Anjali, he’s connected to one of the most powerful and inspiring figures in the global tech landscape. His story is a reminder that extraordinary stories often have the simplest beginnings.
