Sudha Murthy, a big and respected name in the industrial world, is celebrating her 74th birthday today i.e. on 19th August. Let us tell you that Sudha Murthy has been awarded Padma Bhushan and Padma Shri. In recent years, Sudha Murthy’s name has been in the headlines for many reasons. She comes from a strong family background. Despite this, her simplicity impresses people more. She is a famous social worker and writer. Let us know some stories related to Sudha Murthy’s life on the occasion of her birthday.
Birth and education
Sudha Murthy was born on 19 August 1950 in Shiggaon in northern Karnataka. Her father’s name is R.H. Kulkarni and mother’s name is Vimala Kulkarni. Sudha Murthy graduated in Electrical Engineering from BVB College of Engineering and Technology, Hubli. She was the first woman to get admission among 150 students in the engineering college. When Sudha Murthy came first in the class, the CM of Karnataka awarded her a medal. Then Sudha Murthy received a master’s degree in Computer Science from the Indian Institute of Science.
career
Sudha Murthy became the first woman engineer to work in India’s largest auto manufacturer Telco. She worked as a development engineer in Pune and then also worked in Mumbai and Jamshedpur. Let us tell you that when her husband founded Infosys Foundation, Sudha Murthy lent him Rs 10,000. Along with this, Sudha Murthy left her job and helped her husband Narayan Murthy to start the company.
I have not bought a saree for 24 years
You will be surprised to know that Infosys Foundation Chairman Sudha Murthy had bought a saree before going to Kashi 24 years ago. Sudha Murthy had said that when you go to Kashi, you have to give up the one thing that you enjoy the most. So she gave up shopping.
Property
It is said that Sudha Murthy’s total wealth is Rs 775 crore. Which is related to Sudha Murthy’s books, short stories as well as the royalties she receives from Infosys Foundation. Her annual income is said to be Rs 300 crore.
