Love Story of Narayana Murthy And Sudha (From Sudha’s Autobiography)
It was in Pune that I met Narayan Murty through my friend Prasanna who is now the Wipro chief, who was also training in Telco. Most of the books that Prasanna lent me had Murty’s name on them which meant that I had a preconceived image of the man. Contrary to expectation, Murty was shy,bespectacled and an introvert. When he invited us for dinner. I was a bit taken aback as I thought the young man was making a very fast move. I refused since I was the only girl in the group. But Murty was relentless and we all decided to meet for dinner the next day at 7.30 p.m. at Green Fields hotel on the Main Road,Pune.
The next day I went there at 7′ o clock since I had to go to the tailor near the hotel. And what do I see? Mr. Murty waiting in front of the hotel and it was only seven. Till today, Murty maintains that I had mentioned (consciously!) that I would be going to the tailor at 7 so that I could meet him…And I maintain that I did not say any such thing consciously or unconsciously because I did not think of Murty as anything other than a friend at that stage. We have agreed to disagree on this matter.
Soon, we became friends. Our conversations were filled with Murty’s experiences abroad and the books that he has read. My friends insisted that Murty was trying to impress me because he was interested in me. I kept denying it till one fine day, after dinner Murty said, I want to tell you something. I knew this was it. It was coming. He said, I am 5′4″ tall. I come from a lower middle class family. I can never become rich in my life and I can never give you any riches. You are beautiful, bright, and intelligent and you can get anyone you want. But will you marry me? I asked Murty to give me some time for an answer. My father didn’t want me to marry a wannabe politician,(a communist at that) who didn’t have a steady job and wanted to build an orphanage…
When I went to Hubli I told my parents about Murty and his proposal. My mother was positive since Murty was also from Karnataka, seemed intelligent and comes from a good family. But my father asked: What’s his job, his salary, his qualifications etc? Murty was working as a research assistant and was earning less than me. He was willing to go dutch with me on our outings. My parents agreed to meet Murty in Pune on a particular day at10 a. m sharp. Murty did not turn up. How can I trust a man to take care of my daughter if he cannot keep an appointment, asked my father.
At 12noon Murty turned up in a bright red shirt! He had gone on work to Bombay, was stuck in a traffic jam on the ghats, so he hired a taxi(though it was very expensive for him) to meet his would-be father-in-law. Father was unimpressed. My father asked him what he wanted to become in life. Murty said he wanted to become a politician in the communist party and wanted to open an orphanage. My father gave his verdict. NO. I don’t want my daughter to marry somebody who wants to become a communist and then open an orphanage when he himself didn’t have money to support his family. Ironically, today, I have opened many orphanages something, which Murty wanted to do 25 years ago. By this time I realized I had developed a liking towards Murty which could only be termed as love. I wanted to marry Murty because he is an honest man. He proposed to me highlighting the negatives in his life. I promised my father that I will not marry Murty without his blessings though at the same time, I cannot marry anybody else. My father said he would agree if Murty promised to take up a steady job. But Murty refused saying he will not do things in life because somebody wanted him to. So, I was caught between the two most important people in my life.
The stalemate continued for three years during which our courtship took us to every restaurant and cinema hall in Pune. In those days, Murty was always broke. Moreover, he didn’t earn much to manage. Ironically today, he manages Infosys Technologies Ltd., one of the world’s most reputed companies. He always owed me money. We used to go for dinner and he would say, I don’t have money with me, you pay my share, I will return it to you later. For three years I maintained a book on Murty’s debt to me. No, he never returned the money and I finally tore it up after my wedding. The amount was a little over Rs 4000. During this interim period Murty quit his job as research assistant and started his own software business. Now, I had to pay his salary too! Towards the late 70s computers were entering India in a big way.
During the fag end of 1977 Murty decided to take up a job as General Manager at Patni Computers in Bombay. But before he joined the company he wanted to marry me since he was to go on training to the US after joining. My father gave in as he was happy Murty had a decent job, now.
WE WERE MARRIED IN MURTY’S HOUSE IN BANGALORE ON FEBRUARY 10, 1978 WITH ONLY OUR TWO FAMILIES PRESENT.I GOT MY FIRST SILK SARI. THE WEDDING EXPENSES CAME TO ONLY RS 800 (US $17) WITH MURTY AND I POOLING IN RS 400 EACH.
I went to the US with Murty after marriage. Murty encouraged me to see America on my own because I loved travelling. I toured America for three months on backpack and had interesting experiences which will remain freshin my mind forever. Like the time when the New York police took me into custody because they thought I was an Italian trafficking drugs in Harlem. Or the time when I spent the night at the bottom of the Grand Canyon with an old couple. Murty panicked because he couldn’t get a response from my hotel room even at midnight. He thought I was either killed or kidnapped.
IN 1981 MURTY WANTED TO START INFOSYS. HE HAD A VISION AND ZERO CAPITAL…initially I was very apprehensive about Murty getting into business. We did not have any business background. Moreover we were living a comfortable life in Bombay with a regular pay check and I didn’t want to rock the boat. But Murty was passionate about creating good quality software. I decided to support him.
Typical of Murty, he just had a dream and no money. So I gave him Rs 10,000 which I had saved for a rainy day, without his knowledge and told him, This is all I have. Take it. I give you three years sabbatical leave. I will take care of the financial needs of our house. You go and chase your dreams without any worry. But you have only three years!
Murty and his six colleagues started Infosys in 1981,with enormous interest and hard work. In 1982 I left Telco and moved to Pune with Murty. We bought a small house on loan which also became the Infosys office. I was a clerk-cum-cook-cum-programmer. I also took up a job as Senior Systems Analyst with Walchand group of Industries to support the house. In 1983 Infosys got their first client, MICO, in Bangalore. Murty moved to Bangalore and stayed with his mother while I went to Hubli to deliver my second child, Rohan. Ten days after my son was born, Murty left for the US on project work. I saw him only after a year, as I was unable to join Murty in the US because my son had infantile eczema, an allergy to vaccinations. So for more than a year I did not step outside our home for fear of my son contracting an infection. It was only after Rohan got all his vaccinations that I came to Bangalore where we rented a small house in Jayanagar and rented another house as Infosys headquarters.
My father presented Murty a scooter to commute. I once again became a cook, programmer, clerk, secretary, office assistant et al. Nandan Nilekani (MD of Infosys) and his wife Rohini stayed with us. While Rohini baby sat my son, I wrote programs for Infosys. There was no car, no phone, and just two kids and a bunch of us working hard, juggling our lives and having fun while Infosys was taking shape. It was not only me but also the wives of other partners too who gave their unstinted support. We all knew that our men were trying to build something good.
It was like a big joint family,taking care and looking out for one another. I still remember Sudha Gopalakrishna looking after my daughter Akshata with all care and love while Kumari Shibulal cooked for all of us. Murty made it very clear that it would either be me or him working at Infosys. Never the two of us together… I was involved with Infosys initially.
Nandan Nilekani suggested I should be on the Board but Murty said he did not want a husband and wife team at Infosys. I was shocked since I had the relevant experience and technical qualifications.
He said, Sudha if you want to work with Infosys, I will withdraw, happily. I was pained to know that I will not be involved in the company my husband was building and that I would have to give up a job that I am qualified to do and love doing. It took me a couple of days to grasp the reason behind Murty’s request. I realized that to make Infosys a success one had to give one’s 100 percent. One had to be focussed on it alone with no other distractions. If the two of us had to give 100 percent to Infosys then what would happen to our home and our children? One of us had to take care of our home while the other took care of Infosys.
I opted to be a homemaker, after all Infosys was Murty’s dream. It was a big sacrificebut it was one that had to be made. Even today, Murty says, Sudha, I stepped on your career to make mine. You are responsible for my success. I might have given up my career for my husband’s sake.
But that does not make me a doormat…
Many think that I have been made the sacrificial lamb at Narayan Murty’s altar of success. A few women journalists have even accused me of setting a wrong example by giving up my dreams to make my husbands a reality. Isn’t freedom about living your life the way you want it? What is rightfor one person might be wrong for another. It is up to the individual to make a choice that is effective in her life. I feel that when a woman gives up her right to choose for herself is when she crosses over from being an individual to a doormat.
Murty’s dreams encompassed not only himself but a generation of people. It was about founding something worthy, exemplary and honorable. It was about creation and distribution of wealth. His dreams were grander than my career plans, in all aspects. So, when I had to choose between Murty’s career and mine, I opted for what I thought was a right choice. We had a home and two little children.
Measles, mumps, fractures, PTA meetings, wants and needs of growing children do not care much for grandiose dreams. They just needed to be attended to. Somebody had to take care of it all. Somebody had to stay back to create a home base that would be fertile for healthy growth, happiness, and more dreams to dream. I became that somebody willingly. I can confidently say that if I had had a dream like Infosys, Murty would have given me his unstinted support. The roles would have been reversed.
We are not bound by the archaic rules of marriage. I cook for him but I don’t wait up to serve dinner like a traditional wife. So, he has no hassles about heating up the food and having his dinner.
He does not intrude into my time especially when I am writing my novels. He does not interfere in my work at the Infosys Foundation and I don’t interfere with the running of Infosys. I teach Computer Science to MBA and MCA students at Christ college for a few hours every week and I earn around Rs 50,000 a year. I value this financial independence greatly though there is no need for me to pursue a teaching career. Murty respects that. I travel all over the world without Murty because he hates travelling. We trust each other implicitly. We have another understanding too. While he earns the money, I spend it, mostly through the charity.
Philanthropy is a profession and an art… The Infosys Foundation was born in 1997 with the sole objective of uplifting the less- privileged sections of society. IN THE PAST THREE YEARS WE HAVE BUILT HOSPITALS, ORPHANAGES, REHABILITATION CENTRES, SCHOOL BUILDINGS, SCIENCE CENTRES AND MORETHAN 3500 LIBRARIES. Our work is mainly in the rural areas amongst women and children. I am one of the trustees and our activities span six states including Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Andhra, Orissa, Chandigarh and Maharashtra.I travel to around 800 villages constantly. Infosys Foundation has a minimal staff of three trustees and three office members. We all work very hard to achieve our goals and that is the reason why Infosys Foundation has a distinct identity. Every year we donate around Rs 5-6 crore (Rs 50 - 60 million). We run Infosys Foundation the way Murty runs Infosys in a professional and scientific way.
Philanthropy is a profession and an art. It can be used or misused. We slowly want to increase the donations and we dream of a time when Infosys Foundation could donate large amounts of money. Every year we receive more than 10,000 applications for donations. Everyday I receive more than 120 calls. Amongst these, there are those who genuinely need help and there are hood winkers too. I receive letters asking me to donate Rs five lakh to someone because five lakh is, like peanuts to Infosys.
Some people write to us asking for free Infosys shares. Over the years I have learnt to differentiate the wheat from the chaff, though I still give a patient hearing to all the cases. Sometimes I feel I have lost the ability to trust people. I have become shrewder to avoid being conned.
It saddens me to realize that even as a person is talking to me I try to analyze them: Has he come here for any donation? Why is he praising my work or enquiring about my health, does he want some money from me? Eight out of ten times I am right. They do want my money. But I feel bad for the other two whom I suspected. I think that is the price that I have to pay for the position that I am in now.
The greatest difficulty in having money is teaching your children the value of it and trying to keep them on a straight line…. Bringing up children n a moneyed atmosphere is a difficult task.
EVEN TODAY I THINK TWICE IF I HAVE TO SPEND RS 10 ON AN AUTO WHEN I CAN WALK UP TO MY HOUSE. I cannot expect my children to do the same. They have seen money from the time they were born. But we can lead by example. When they see Murty wash his own plate after eating and clean the two toilets in the house everyday they realize that no work is demeaning irrespective of how rich you are. I DON’T HAVE A MAID AT HOME BECAUSE I DON’T SEE THE NEED FOR ONE.
When children see both parents working hard, living a simple life, most of the time they tend to follow. This doesn’t mean we expect our children to live an austere life. My children buy what they want and go where they want but they have to follow certain rules. They will have to show me a bill for whatever they buy. My daughter can buy five new outfits but she has to give away five old ones. My son can go out with his friends for lunch or dinner but if he wants to go to a five star hotel, we discourage it. Or we accompany him. So far my children haven’t given me any heartbreak. They are good children.
My eldest daughter is studying abroad, whereas my son is studying in Bangalore. They don’t use their father’s name in vain. If asked, they only say that his name is Murty and that he works for Infosys. They don’t want to be recognized and appreciated because of their father or me but for themselves. I DON’T FEEL GUILTY ABOUT HAVING MONEY FOR WE HAVE WORKED HARD FOR IT. BUT I DON’T FEEL COMFORTABLE FLAUNTING IT…IT IS A CONSCIOUS DECISION ON OUR PART TO LIVE A SIMPLE, SO-CALLED MIDDLE CLASS LIFE.WE LIVE IN THE SAME TWO- BEDROOM, PARSELY FURNISHED HOUSE BEFORE INFOSYS BECAME A SUCCESS. Our only extravagance is buying books and CDs. MY HOUSE HAS NO LOCKERS FOR I HAVE NO JEWELS. I WEAR A STONE EARRING WHICH I BOUGHT IN BOMBAY FOR RS 100. I don’t even wear my mangalsutra until I attend some family functions or I am with my mother-in-law. I am not fond of jewellery or saris.
Five years ago, I went to Kashi where tradition demands that you give up something and I gave up shopping. Since then I haven’t bought myself a sari or gone shopping. It is my friends who gift me with saris. Murty bought me a sari a long time ago. It was not to my taste and I told him to refrain from buying saris for me in the future. I am no good at selecting men’s clothes either. It is my daughter who does the shopping for us.
I still have the same sofa at home which my daughter wants to change. However, we have indulged ourselves with each one having their own music system and computer. I don’t carry a purse and neither does Murty most of the time. I do tell him to keep some small change with him but he doesn’t. I borrow money from my secretary or my driver if I need cash. They know my habit so they always carry extra cash with them. But I settle the accounts every evening. MURTY AND I ARE VERY COMFORTABLE WITH OUR LIFESTYLE AND WE DON’T SEE THE NEED TO CHANGE IT.
NOW THAT WE HAVE MONEY. Murty and I are two opposites that complement each other… Murty is sensitive and romantic in his own way. He always gifts me books addressed to >From Me to You. Or to the person I most admire etc. We both love books. We are both complete opposites. I am an extrovert and he is an introvert. I love watching movies and listening to classical music. Murty loves listening to English classical music. I go out for movies with my students and secretary every other week. I am still young at heart. I really enjoyed watching “Kaho Na Pyaar Hai” and I am a Hrithik Roshan fan. It has been more than 20 years since Murty and I went for a movie.
My daughter once gave us a surprise by booking tickets for “Titanic”. Since I had a prior engagement that day, Murty went for the movie with his secretary Pandu. I love travelling whereas Murty loves spending time at home. Friends come and go with the share prices… Even in my dreams, I did not expect Infosys to grow like the way it has. I don’t think even Murty envisioned this phenomenal success, at least not in 1981. After Infosys went public in 1993, we became what people would call as rich, moneyed people. I was shocked to see what was happening to Infosys and to us. Suddenly you see and hear about so much money. Your name and photo is splashed in the papers. People talk about you. It was all new to me. SUDDENLY I HAVE PEOPLE WALKING UP TO ME SAYING, OH, WE WERE SUCH GOOD FRIENDS, WE HAD A MEAL 25 YEARS AGO.
THEY CLAIM TO HAVE BEEN PRESENT AT OUR WEDDING (WHICH IS AN UTTER LIE BECAUSE ONLY MY FAMILY WAS PRESENT AT MY WEDDING). I DON’T EVEN KNOW ALL THESE PEOPLE WHO CLAIM TO KNOW MURTY AND ME SO WELL. But that doesn’t mean I don’t have true friends. I do have genuine friends, a handful,who have been with me for a very long time. My equation with these people has not changed and vices versa. I am ALSO VERY CLOSE TO NARAYAN MURTY’S family, especially my sister-in-law KAMALA MURTY, a SCHOOLTEACHER, who is more of a dear friend to me. I have discovered that these are the few relationships and friendships that don’t fluctuate depending on the price of Infosys shares. Have I lost my identity as a woman, in Murty’s shadow? No. I might be Mrs. Narayan Murty. I might be Akshata and Rohan’s mother.
I might be the trustee of Infosys Foundation. But I am still Sudha. I play different roles like all women. That doesn’t mean we don’t have our own identity. Women have that extra quality of adaptability and learn to fit into different shoes. But we are our own selves still. And we have to exact our freedom by making the right choices in our lives, dictated by us and not by the world.
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January 28th, 2006 at 12:24 pm
Mr.murty,s wife it seems something unnatural. why?
if you are now rich , maintain yourself as rich and famous. u earned money for whom? i never hard that Infoysis had donated this amount or that amount to ……India is poor. if they have no interest in money let them make a independent trust and support all geniune poor with education,meal etc.If i am in her position(same thinking) i would have made stand by board resoulation that monthly 200000 lac rupess is enough for us and balance profit let st. go to trust……thnx
February 25th, 2006 at 10:49 am
I felt a real example for the following sayings irrespective of the reality in the narration.
1. the couple is setting an example for respecting each other’s individual human rights.
2. set an example for the great Sanskrit Saying ” Aishwaryasya Vibhushanam Sujanathaa “.
3. ” Simplicity is the Mother of Buauty”
4. ” no egos & no fase prerstiges”
And So On……………………………….
Every educated must think of strictly following at least one aspect of the above said to get a little satisfaction out of their lives.
And everybody must try to bring out such live examples if any they come across their life, demonstrating the case.
And finally thanks to the publishers of this article for giving me the best opportunity to read being a literate. I really admire the way this couple lead their life towards a firm goal.
Thanks & Regards.
Munikumar Puvvula, B.Tech: MBA; DRDBMS; (ICWAI)
Manager - Business Development, Chennai.
Mobile: 09841017547.
March 4th, 2006 at 12:06 pm
Wondefull and thought provoking life story of the Muthys.
March 4th, 2006 at 12:08 pm
Wondefull and thought provoking life story of the Murthys.
March 16th, 2006 at 5:51 pm
This teaches every citizen of India to have vision,plan well, implement it perfectly and at last question your self why you have born here, what you have to give to your mother land.
March 25th, 2006 at 11:16 am
Amazing story .True love build on foundations of trust can work wonders. I have same aspirations like Murthy but don’t have any sudha . Never mind .I will go alone and will surely do sth for those who really know wat love is. Orphans , kids on the road with no family , no one to provide them with bread. I will give them dreams and resources to achieve them .
June 21st, 2006 at 4:47 pm
The article about Mr. Naraya murthy and Mrs. Sudha Narayana
murthy is really good and very pleasant to read.
I do say it is pleasant to read, because it is straight from the
heart of the writter. It really inspired me a lot to think what is life,
sacrifice, love, priority, work etc.
I am really delighted to fill my thoughts about these two
glittering gems. Thank you very much. Keep writting good articles.
July 8th, 2006 at 3:43 am
Salute to both of you!!!
You both are an inspiration to all.
Regards and best of wishes,
Raina Ashutosh
July 16th, 2006 at 3:31 pm
Bravo!!!!!!!!!!!!!
A Real Inspiration!!!!!
July 17th, 2006 at 4:43 pm
I am IT recruiter where I would like to start my own Stafiing company and i would like to achive great sucess like Narayan Murthy . And What are the efforts oi should be made to achive sucess
July 21st, 2006 at 9:26 pm
Good story with Love , Simlicity and insprisation.
i understood that, Money only never makes Famous. Even siplicity need to becaome famous.
Each humanbeing has to follow the same and they should have their own identity.
Only teacher of the schools are not the teachers. Even the parents are the good teacher for the life.
Thanks,
Binod.
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August 9th, 2006 at 5:22 pm
hello madam/sir,
my name is suahsini vagge, last year my literature madam gave me a book,in which i read your story, u saved money, which you gave to sir, to start his business,from that story, i aslo started saving money,i admire u madam, i am learning so-many things from you and your stories,,,
thanks,,,
suhasini
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August 9th, 2006 at 5:25 pm
my name is suhasini vagge, last year my literature madam gave me a book,in which i read your story, u saved money, which you gave to sir, to start his business,from that story, i also started saving money,i admire u madam, i am learning so-many things from you and your stories,,,
good love story,,,
thanks,,,
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August 19th, 2006 at 12:16 pm
i am the fan of murthy’s. They are the real face of new and prosperous india. They are the dreamers no doubt, but above all successful role models for any Indian to emulate with. We wish shri. Narayana murthy a happyy and prosperous birth day. let god bestow happiness, contentment, and good health to the entire family of Murthys. Smt. Sudha murthy, is a great strength to the infosys family. we wish her good luck !
September 10th, 2006 at 12:21 am
WOW….
Like they say “behind every successful man …there is always a more successful woman”
Sudha murthy has proved that fact… success need not only be in monetory aspects or fame or power…. it can be in the small things in life which actually matter the most…
September 10th, 2006 at 10:30 am
The Murthy’s have done an excemplary work, I have esteemed respect for them. However in a para above Sudha makes a reference that she teaches at Christ College, It would have been great of her if she could be teaching at Govt. Science college (yes that’s where i hail from) It is not that we do not have good teachers there, but its just a fact that people dont take good interest in delivering their responsibilities. If a person such as her enters the campus I am sure more than enough students would be interested in joining the classes (Of course it takes a great teacher to inspire). Madam if you ever come across this blog ever pls try considering this point, because everyone has the same amount of energy, but the knack to harness it is something only a few possess.
September 27th, 2006 at 4:56 pm
This is one of the bestlove stories I have ever read.
Hats Off to the couple for setting up such a splendid example
before us on how success can be achieved with great simplicity and humility, without any pomp and show.
This shows how deeply rooted you people are.
Sudhaji, you ARE a woman of substance and the true power behind Murthy’s success.
October 1st, 2006 at 10:38 pm
As a BBA students, i found that article very close to heart.
October 3rd, 2006 at 2:32 pm
It was interesting to know about the Murthy’s…..grt & hard to find such people.
Would be great if i could get an appointment to meet them.
October 11th, 2006 at 9:15 pm
Hello Madam,
That was an inspiring story of urs. It would be a great help if i could know how can someone approach you for the funds.
Believe me i m not asking this for my sake. But that would surely help someone who reallyi s in need of ur fund.
HATS OF TO MURTH’S!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Suma Vasisht
October 19th, 2006 at 9:23 am
I dont want to say that i inspired by their story.
If i also make some achievements because of their story , that time i will feel Yes, really it is inspirable.
October 29th, 2006 at 11:20 pm
dear sudha madam,
i used to recall u and mr. murthy whenever matter comes for honesty, simplicity, transperency and hard working.
its just amazing life u have.
regards,
keyur choksi
November 9th, 2006 at 5:49 pm
Hello Madam,
I am really inspired by your story starting from love between both you and Mr. Murthy to building of one of the IT giants like Infy. One can find everything in the story like love, honesty, respect for each other, etc. Really hats of to both of you.
Regards,
Sameer
January 7th, 2007 at 3:13 pm
i am inspired by Sudha Murthy And her simplicity. Whenever there is problem around me That simley face is in front my eyes. I want to be as succesful as you. Not because of money but the satisfaction you gain by helping others. You encourage all of us who want to achieve succes not as part of money rather it is we pay back our society.
March 8th, 2007 at 4:16 pm
THANKS A LOT MADAM FOR GIVING SUCH A WONDERFUL STORY.IT INSPIRED ME A LOT
April 4th, 2007 at 7:09 pm
its been great for us to read across these lines…it was inspiring, motivational ( to love, to respect, to share and most importantly co-exist and excel whatever the hurdles be….)
and refreshing to know that even the most work minded people have a subtle love story and great hearts…….hats off
April 25th, 2007 at 5:09 pm
such a great story…>!
“I have to do something” is my attitude at present…!!
May 10th, 2007 at 5:13 pm
After reading this i thnk people should always remain on ground ,it doesn’t matter how much he/she attained fame & money iin life.
June 4th, 2007 at 10:34 am
Thought provoking….
Inspirational……..
Thanx Mam…………
June 23rd, 2007 at 2:40 am
murty’s life is an example of simplicity,honesty and transparency
I want to make some comment on the story that i have read above, all kannadiga’s after becoming rich and famous when they talk about hobbies especially hobbies like movies ,they say that they are fan of some hindi movie star like sudha has mentioned that she is a fan of hrithik roshan offcourse hrithik is excellent but pls talk some thing about kannada film industry also where we have wonderful actors because when only people like you if you say something about our industry ,other people will know about our industry for example if a tamilian reaches to this hieghts he will not hesitate to tell in his autobiography that he his a fan of rajnikanth and i am sorry to say that our people especially kannadigas,they feel shy to talk about our industry ,not only film industry but even other fields
July 17th, 2007 at 2:33 pm
Its not a story its a Guide which is leading my example.. we all must take an owe to be disciplined in our lives.. so that we can enjoy it and aswell set others to enjoy it.
August 22nd, 2007 at 1:09 am
Money comes and goes….. it is really great to hear that sudha lives simple life having huge money. one has to really learn from her…. the simplicity and service mind
September 3rd, 2007 at 5:21 pm
I think this write-up is what the core of INFOSYS is.Now we know its amongst the few foundations with a distinct start and a distinct present.Its honourable founders are a perfect epitome for us, the youth, to take our motherland back to the pinnacle it deserves.Remember,
‘DREAMS AND HARD,UNITED WORK BUT NOT (ONLY)MONEY CAN ACHIEVE IT ALL’
September 20th, 2007 at 5:15 pm
You have become a role model for me. Your simplicity and dedication is really astonishing. Your story has inspired me to its best . your story is absolutely right to be taught to those who consider themselves superior to others in terms of wealth. it has really inspired me to do something.
September 26th, 2007 at 4:06 pm
By reading your story,it gives me a confidence to Sucess…
September 27th, 2007 at 9:56 pm
really a mind blowing story!!!
Made for each other.. but romba pazham couples..
anyway an inspirational story… Murthy deserve it…
October 9th, 2007 at 3:35 pm
sudhamurthy has always been my inspiration…i always wanted to read about her life… thanx for sharing it with us…
October 27th, 2007 at 12:41 pm
I have drawn great inspiration from this story . Nothing to be reiterated about cotribution of both Mr. & Mrs . Murthy in creating wealth and most importantly distributing to the world . Salute to both of you .
November 1st, 2007 at 9:36 am
Their life is all about what common man dreams or that shown in a movie. They emulate in reality which is all the more facinating . Heroes are always remembered and legends never die. They exemplify perfect embodiment of Indian values which seem to be long forgotten word. Nothing more can be worthy in life then to have a glimpse of the couple and hear their words of wisdom.
November 4th, 2007 at 6:03 pm
sudha murthy is simply wonderful
i have read her books which are really thoughtful and impressive to young hearts who are yet to start their life
And i dont think there are any words for what she has done for her family , company .
she is marvellous and extrodinary
love you mam
reguards
sindhu
December 5th, 2007 at 12:20 pm
Mam, i m a working women, a wife and a mother too. I m totally impressed by the decision that u took when u had to make a choice between your career and home and let Murthy sir chase his dreams. Your simplicity is very inspiring and concept the of children following parents foot steps is also acknowledgable. Though i have not read any of your books yet a short mail about you sent by a friend inspired me to do a google search and pick up this like. Please keep up the good work. Cheers
Hema
December 22nd, 2007 at 12:53 pm
After reading books, blogs and articles i conlcude that Mrs Sudha Murthy is very inspirational, motivating and simple women with strong dreams in her eyes. I admire her completely.
I am 22 yrs old young gul, who wants to be like her. My uncle inspired me to read about you and pick up few lessons.
After reading the article i am left with only one thought in my mind and that is “Follow your DREAMS”.
Thanxs,
Sahani
December 26th, 2007 at 12:38 pm
reading is just so much fun especially when its from the pen of sudha murthy..its so simple but truly amazing..i would not say i am a definite fan of sudha moorthy or that i would love to see myself as her someday… but it just makes me feel happy bout my life.. the way its goin.. or the way i’d love to be in future… it brings a smile on my face ev evrytime i read wat she writes… i’m not a fan but.. yes i am a person who takes pride in taking inspiration from sudha murthy and narayan murthy of course…
thanx for writing…
preeth
January 9th, 2008 at 11:09 pm
sorry to break the news so late…but people can’t you see that this blog and site is owned by nitin kamath and not by sudha murthy…and do you think such a busy samaritan would have the time to read all the blogs dedicating posts to herand her love story???
stop leaving your phone numbers…
otherwise some prankster might take advantage of your gullibility people…
to know more about nitin kamath click on the about me at the top of the page…or better still click here
http://nithinkamath.info/about-me/
January 9th, 2008 at 11:11 pm
aur kamatji aap to gayab hi ho gaye jaise…
aapka kartavya banta hai ki aap logon ko bataaye aapke blog ke baare mai…
khair…better late than never…
you do have to reply to comments…that’s what blogging is all about!!!!
January 18th, 2008 at 2:51 pm
I read this story twice a week.I really don’t know but it gives me heavenly comfort and satisfaction.Perhaps one day I will be able to tell u the reason…till den just enjoy it..
regards,
Vineet Kumar Srivastava.
January 27th, 2008 at 2:43 am
Simply great story…
I think this has to be converted into a documentary so that everyone can watch and become inspired…
January 28th, 2008 at 6:46 pm
Wow! Really pleasent read.
It was nice to knw sooooo much about these great yet humble people
Hats off!
January 30th, 2008 at 3:26 pm
sudha and murthy,they are made for each other,
this story is inspired to every one,and we are also inspired to that cuple.
thnaks for giving this successful story.
January 30th, 2008 at 3:31 pm
hi this is a good love story and every person inspired to that couple.. not love. after marriage they are both work hard that is the main importance of all others.
February 5th, 2008 at 11:29 am
Hi ,
This is very nice story. If you want know more about Mrs. Sudha Murthy read her book wise & otherwise. It really nice book .She shares her experiences in her life. one think I noticed here is Title “Love Story of Narayana Murthy And Sudha ” .It’s not a love story it’s their whole life summary .
February 5th, 2008 at 11:30 am
Hi,
This is very nice story. If you want know more about Mrs. Sudha Murthy read her book “Wise & Otherwise”. It really nice book .She shares her experiences in her life. one think I noticed here is Title “Love Story of Narayana Murthy And Sudha ” .It’s not a love story it’s their whole life summary .
February 6th, 2008 at 3:51 pm
i am inspired by this i am now a working married women there are so small things which can be implied in my life i will do it for u madam thanks for guiding through right path
February 17th, 2008 at 6:15 pm
hai,
thanks for publishing such a story which makes you to think and mend one’s attitude towards life.Ofcourse this is what makes great people different from the rest.Simple living and high thinking.
February 20th, 2008 at 4:49 pm
This is something interest in life to read such a story.
While reading this story, when it came to end, I felt the story is interesting but i was keen to read this for a couple of times.
Thanks for writing about the infosys.
February 20th, 2008 at 6:47 pm
this is the most realistic stories that i have ever read (it is real).one can find them so close to their heart.
i liked the line which had the meaning and essence of individual choice and identity.
February 29th, 2008 at 5:49 pm
its a real inspirational and motivating story for mothers and wife…A wonderful example that a woman can still have an identity besides the different role she plays . Above all its an example that we need to give back to the society in our own way. I really salute the wonderful couple for there simle living and high thinking.
March 4th, 2008 at 3:18 pm
A highly touching story..
Truely brillant!
Sudha Murthy surely is a woman of substance.
March 20th, 2008 at 9:39 am
This is an example for all who think sacrificing own interests for a man makes a woman his slave or a “doormat”. Truly, the story serves as a guide to every woman, thus helping her become a true “Woman of Substance”.
Thanks.
March 21st, 2008 at 3:41 pm
Namaste Sudha Mam,
I am a small team leader working at Infosys BPO.
I would like to thank you for honouring us by sharing your great experiences.
I would like to share these experience with my wife, she also works at Infosys BPO.
I am working here for last four years and sometimes I feel that compensation I am getting is less in the company and I should go to some other company,that time only thing whcich stops me is the working environment of the company and its values and when it comes to my mind then money doesn’t matter at all.
I would like my wife to follow your foot steps and after getting such an inspiration I would like to become enterpreneur my self too.
Thanks
Anshuman
(09823952617)
April 13th, 2008 at 5:47 pm
Respected Ma’am
As I happened to read the writings of you, tears rolled down my cheeks. Just I kept guessing, how many modern girls can do this in this materialistic world? Very few must have realized that you put your heart on paper. Wish like meeting you in person at least for a few hours. Just Love the way you are.
With Best Regards
Jayant Nath, K S
9350218516
jayant_nath_ks@yahoo.co.in
April 16th, 2008 at 3:44 pm
Good Example for all the one who belive in their hard work….!
May 1st, 2008 at 3:33 pm
R/Mnadam ,
I would like to donate some money to your trust i would like to know the address & mode of pay ment .Also i would like to become a member /Volenter pl suggest .
Regards.
May 1st, 2008 at 3:35 pm
R/Madam ,
I would like to donate some money to your trust i would like to know the address & mode of pay ment .Also i would like to become a member /Volenter pl suggest .
Regards.
June 6th, 2008 at 6:17 pm
murty’s life inspire to do lots of hard work for achieving your goals but also compel to think that is it ok to be so simple because if people will think like it then definately it will effect the growth of india in negative way.
thanks
June 6th, 2008 at 6:41 pm
murty’s life inspire us to do lots of hard work for your dreams & i also among one of them who got inspiration by murty’s life so i want to say thanks sudha for doing all the sacrifices because without her help he can’t achieve infosys & we don’t get a good example of success of love
thanks
June 14th, 2008 at 1:32 am
Mam,
Its really awesome and though i was able to visualise all that must have happened as i read this article but i cannot imagine those moments closely that you must have gone through not only as an engg. student but as an employee of Telco (post card incident with Mr. JRD) and even as a wife, mother and what not!!!
jst HATS OFF TO YOU BOTH…
its really heart touching and inspirational as well.
Best Wishes for your family,
Kanchan.
June 22nd, 2008 at 6:40 am
This is an inspirational story for a man who wants to chase his dreams and a lady who wants bo be successful in her career, with her family and still not loose her identity. Vaneet I am with you, would make it a point to read it atleast once a week. It brings me peace and strength to handle life’s challenges.
Ms. Sudha, a request if I could know how and where to make the donations. Hats off to your indivduality and will to make India a better place.
Thanks
Nischala
June 24th, 2008 at 11:54 am
Happy to read the inspiring talks of Sudha Murthy. Akshata is the name which I have selected to call my baby girl who was born some days back.
June 25th, 2008 at 5:30 pm
Realy its very emotional and empathy fact.
U feel so motivated after reading this fact.
People should take this type of fact as an bench to dream.
from the starting ur life graph is growing and moving upwards
with warm regards
anand
June 30th, 2008 at 3:35 pm
Very Excellent Lesson for all of us ,How to live your life?
Simple living and high thinking.
July 1st, 2008 at 12:46 pm
hi sudha mam.,
im anjali frm bangalore basically frm kerala..one month back i visited iskon temple..that time u r their for inagrating a function..function is collecting the chappels of devotess and keep it in the shelf..the whole day she did that work..at the first time i saw u unexpectedly..first time i didnt understand u..but after that my friends says u r sudhamurthy..but i dont belive it becozz i didnt expect that much simple lady as infosys directors wife..mam i really admire u…becozz only the people who understand the real fact of life can do this
Regards
Anjali k.s.
Bangalore
July 17th, 2008 at 9:21 pm
A Great Inspiration!!!!!!!! Came to know about some important facts of woman’s life which knowingly or unkowingly have ignored till this date…Thanks a lot for such an inspiration
July 20th, 2008 at 11:55 pm
Can u tel me which of her books this is from? it says “sudha murthy’s autobiography” here but whats the name of the book? i din find any suck book in the market.
August 9th, 2008 at 1:07 pm
narayana murthys aim is really great .The way he strived hard to reach his goal is really inspiring.Sudhas role in developing infosys as well as a housewife is excellent.
August 14th, 2008 at 4:49 pm
How am so happy to know the story , am 23yr old verge to get married, i learnt so many things from your story Madam sudha , from now onwards i will indulge the way you are to your family , i thought more than a working women a Home maker can make a wonderful life with husband , children etc family relationships , what agreat script or live story you can call this oh i never though that you people are so down to earth , i thought you people are the great great people in BAnglore , i love to see you , am so much inspired that i never knew what all can a wife do to her husband to fulfill their dreams ………………….i love you both and your family.
Regards
Priyanka ( Hubli )
August 19th, 2008 at 5:53 pm
Hi,
I am really impressed in reading tis story. It really motivates to have a good value system and abide by that for your lifetime inspite whatever changes you come across. I had two questions which is pinning my mind is it necessary for the woman to leave the career to have a happyfamily?? Being an working woman, i realize that one is not able to put 100% either in career nor in the family. But is the only solution is leaving the career.??
How is the donation money generated in infosys foundation trust?
Is it from from infosys??
Please leave ur comments if someone can answer above.
August 19th, 2008 at 5:53 pm
Hi,
I am really impressed in reading tis story. It really motivates to have a good value system and abide by that for your lifetime inspite whatever changes you come across. I had two questions which is pinning my mind is it necessary for the woman to leave the career to have a happyfamily?? Being an working woman, i realize that one is not able to put 100% either in career nor in the family. But is the only solution is leaving the career.??
How is the donation money generated in infosys foundation trust?
Is it from from infosys??
Please leave ur comments if someone can answer above.
September 4th, 2008 at 10:13 am
Hi,
I am really impressed in reading tis story. From last so many days i m searching about our leader Mr. Murty.It really motivates to have a good value system. i always heard about that there is a woman behind every sucessful man.. and Mrs. Murty sets one the example..
September 4th, 2008 at 12:08 pm
Got really impressed by the way the murty’s have worked for years with dedication to achieve their dreams.This will really set an example to n number of young minds.HATS OFF TO U !!! Mr & Mrs Murthy.
September 11th, 2008 at 2:09 pm
Really Sudha Murthy is a role model for today’s women. Every body should respect her for her simplicity, down to earth and ready to help mentality.
September 15th, 2008 at 7:53 am
This is story of two sucessful persons. This is also an ideal example of slowing down for a momment but keeping the same sprit. When the situation became compatible, Mrs. Sudha Murthy gained more satisfaction in terms of her husband’s success and her persoal liking.
September 16th, 2008 at 3:50 pm
Hats off to the Murthy’s ….Good Inspiration for today’s girls
September 19th, 2008 at 4:35 pm
Hi Mam,
Me to have started my own entity , and going to get marry soon wish my wife would be having some % of yours (Arrange one it is) , pls pray for my success.
thanks…………………………………
October 22nd, 2008 at 5:40 pm
Hello,
Afetr reading the story, there is one more thing I felt strongly is that, More than how u live u Life, One should have the confidence to tell thousands of people that This is how I live my life!!!! No matter what others say, no matter how it affects the fame….
Its easy to critisize… God hasnt made anyone perfect… There are as many opinions as the number of people in this world…..
Thats Boldness!!!
But what matters is the guts to Be… The way U wish to Be!!!!
October 23rd, 2008 at 1:57 pm
I wish I had a wonderful woman like Mrs.Murty ( or Should I call SUDHA ? ) in my life……. Believe me, I always wondered how My role model, my software icon, my hero Narayanamoorthy Sir could possibly have acheived such a feat… I was blessed with a rare opporunity to visit the sprawling Infosys facility in Bangalore and I dream of one…..What can I say ? behind every succesful man is a proud woman
Thanks for being my true source of inspiration. May you live long…… God Bless…
Nibras Bawa
Colombo - Sri Lanka
http://www.nibrasbawa.blogspot.com
November 30th, 2008 at 10:04 am
Mrs.Narayana Murthy,
I have not ever listened of such a great lady.You are the ideal of every woman.Each step of your life is so perfect,so that you have become a successful wife,a successful mother,and successful in your own way in every aspect of life.
Wish you all the best.
December 24th, 2008 at 4:55 pm
Simply Superb,I never guessed that how simple life they actully lives,
I truely respect values and prinicipal of a such great and wonderful lady,also i m admiring by Murthy’s straightforward quality truely i am speechless.