Infosys co-founder Narayana Murthy’s wife, Sudha Murty, is known for her philanthropic endeavors and down-to-earth personality. In a recent appearance on The Kapil Sharma Show, she revealed her surprising preference for traveling in economy class, even when her husband suggests business class. Her reasoning? It’s all about prioritizing philanthropy and spending wisely.
Infosys co-founder Narayana Murthy and his wife, Sudha Murty, shared humorous anecdotes about their life as a couple on ‘The Great Indian Kapil Show.’ The highlight of their appearance was Narayana Murthy’s comical forgetfulness about their 25th wedding anniversary, which led to a hilarious intervention from their daughter, Akshata Murty, now married to former UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak. The couple also shared stories about Sudha Murty’s ‘terrible cooking’ and Narayana Murthy’s unwavering support.
Sudha Murty, Rajya Sabha MP and Chairperson of the Infosys Foundation, faced criticism for her post on the origin of Raksha Bandhan, claiming it started with Rani Karnavati sending a thread to Humayun. While she later clarified it was just one of many stories, many netizens remain unconvinced and highlight inconsistencies in her statements.
Renowned philanthropist and Rajya Sabha MP Sudha Murty’s recent video discussing the origins of Raksha Bandhan has sparked a debate among social media users, with many questioning the historical accuracy of her account. While Murty connects the tradition to a story of Rani Karnavati seeking protection from Emperor Humayun, historians point out the two were not contemporaries and the festival’s roots are much older.
Shrinivas Kulkarni, the brother of renowned philanthropist Sudha Murty, has made groundbreaking contributions to space science, including the discovery of the first-millisecond pulsar. Despite his low public profile, his work has significantly advanced our understanding of the universe and earned him prestigious awards like the Shaw Prize.
