Calyampudi Radhakrishna Rao, a highly respected figure in the field of statistical science, has been selected to receive the prestigious International Prize in Statistics for the year 2023, which is one of the most distinguished honors in the discipline. Additionally, he will be awarded a cash prize at the Global-level Statistical Institute in Canada in July of this year. Rao's journey to becoming one of the foremost leaders in the field of statistical science is an inspirational story worth knowing.