N. R. Narayana Murthy Age, Wife, Children, Biography & More

Bio/Wiki
Full Name	Nagavara Ramarao Narayana Murthy
Profession	Entrepreneur
Physical Stats & More
Height	in centimeters– 163 cm in meters– 1.63 m in feet & inches– 5’ 4”
Eye Colour	Black
Hair Colour	Salt & Pepper
Career
Awards, Honours, Achievements	2000: Padma Shri from the Government of India 2003: Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award 2007: IEEE Ernst Weber Engineering Leadership Recognition by Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers 2007: Honorary Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) by the Government of United Kingdom 2008: Padma Vibhushan by the Government of India 2008: Officer of the Legion of Honor by the Government of France 2011: NDTV Indian of the Year’s Icon of India by NDTV 2013: The Asian Awards for Philanthropist of the Year Note: He has many more accolades to his name.
Personal Life
Date of Birth	20 August 1946 (Tuesday)
Age (as of 2022)	76 Years
Birthplace	Shidlaghatta, Chikkaballapura District in Karnataka
Zodiac sign	Leo
Nationality	Indian
Hometown	Shidlaghatta, Chikkaballapura District in Karnataka
School	Sharada Vilasa Boys High School, Mysore
College/University	• University of Mysore • Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur
Educational Qualification(s)	• Bachelor of Electrical Engineering • M.Tech in Electrical Engineering ^[1]Tech.in
Religion	Hinduism
Caste	Brahmin ^[2]Wikipedia
Hobbies	Reading Books and Listening to Old Hindi and Kannada Songs
Controversies	• In 2013, Infosys was fined $34 million; as they did a visa fraud by unlawfully using B-1 visa holders to work as skilled labour which is only allowed for H-1B visa holders. ^[3]Gadgetsnow • In 2017, Infosys board accused Narayana Murthy of passing harsh statements against the board which resulted in the stepping down of CEO and MD, Vishal Sikka from his position. ^[4]Economic Times
Relationships & More
Marital Status	Married
Affairs/Girlfriends	Sudha Murthy (Author and Co-Founder of Infosys Foundation)
Marriage Date	10 February 1978
Family
Wife/Spouse	Sudha Murthy
Children	Son– Rohan Murty (Founder of the Murty Classical Library of India) Daughter– Akshata Murthy (Venture Capitalist) Son-in-law– Rishi SunakNote: On 25 October 2022, his son-in-law, Rishi Sunak, became the first person of color to become Prime Minister in British history. ^[5]The New York Times
Parents	Father– N. Rama Rao (Teacher) Mother– Padavathamma Murthy
Siblings	He has seven siblings.
Style Quotient
Car Collection	Skoda Laura ^[6]Daily Hunt
Money Factor
Net Worth (approx.)	$2.47 billion ^[7]Forbes

Some Lesser Known Facts About N. R. Narayana Murthy

N. R. Narayana Murthy co-founded the Indian multinational corporation, Infosys.

Murthy hails from a small village in Karnataka, where he was born into a family of lower-middle-class background.

During his childhood, Narayana Murthy’s preferred academic disciplines were Physics and Maths, as depicted in this snapshot.

Despite his father’s desire for him to become a civil servant, Murthy had his heart set on pursuing a career in engineering. Although he successfully passed the IIT entrance exam, his father’s inability to afford the fees prevented him from joining. Consequently, Murthy had no choice but to enroll in a nearby engineering college.

Due to the scarcity of computer engineers at that time, he received employment offers from various companies and institutions like ECIL, Telco, Air India, and IIM Ahmedabad. Among these options, Murthy decided to join IIM Ahmedabad, where he earned a monthly salary of Rs. 800.

N. R. Narayana Murthy, captured in a vintage photograph, was involved in the development of India’s inaugural time-sharing computer system. Additionally, he was responsible for designing and implementing a BASIC interpreter for Electronics Corporation of India Limited.

Afterwards, he established a company called ‘Softronics,’ yet unfortunately, the venture proved unsuccessful.

Murthy and Sudha were introduced by their mutual friend, Prasanna, in Pune. Over time, they developed a strong friendship, and one day, Murthy decided to express his feelings to Sudha. He began by saying, “There’s something important I want to share with you.” Murthy then humbly revealed his background, explaining that he comes from a lower-middle-class family and doesn’t aspire to become wealthy. In contrast, he admired Sudha for her stunning beauty, brilliance, and intelligence, which allowed her to captivate anyone she desired. With sincerity, Murthy then asked Sudha if she would consider marrying him.

Sudha appreciated his honesty and arranged a meeting between Murthy and her parents. There is a vintage photograph that captures Sudha Murthy and N.R. Narayana Murthy.

Murthy showed up two hours later than the agreed upon time, donning a vibrant red shirt. Sudha’s father was unimpressed with him due to his tardiness.

Sudha’s father was on the verge of rejecting Murthy when he expressed his desire to pursue a career in politics and establish an orphanage. Sudha’s father firmly stated his opposition, citing concerns about his daughter marrying someone with communist aspirations and the added burden of financial instability within Murthy’s own family.

In 1977, following nearly three years of dedicated work, Murthy achieved the position of general manager at Patni Computers in Bombay (now Mumbai). A captivating vintage photograph captures N. R. Narayana Murthy alongside his colleagues.

After much persuasion, Sudha’s father gave his consent to the marriage. Murthy and Sudha tied the knot in a simple ceremony held at Murthy’s residence in Bangalore. Only their immediate families were present to witness the union. The wedding expenses amounted to Rs. 800, which were split between the couple. A photograph was taken to commemorate the marriage of Sudha Murthy and N. R. Narayana Murthy.

In 1981, Murthy, along with six partners, established Infosys, with its headquarters located in Pune. The initial investment of Rs. 10,000 was provided by Sudha, who generously lent Murthy the money she had saved for unforeseen circumstances.

Infosys was founded by a group of seven individuals, namely N.R. Narayana Murthy, Nandan Nilekani, S. Gopalakrishnan, S. D. Shibulal, K. Dinesh, N. S. Raghavan, and Ashok Arora.

Infosys relocated its office to Bengaluru, Karnataka in 1983. The year 1984 marked the acquisition of their inaugural computer and telephone line.

In 2002, after leading Infosys as CEO for approximately 21 years, Murthy relinquished his position and passed the torch to Nandan Nilekani. Subsequently, Murthy assumed the role of chairman of the board but eventually resigned in 2006.

N. R. Narayana Murthy made a notable appearance in Zee TV’s talk show Jeena Isi Ka Naam Hai in 2002.

Murthy’s contribution extends beyond his role as an independent director on the corporate board of HSBC. He has also served as a director on the boards of DBS Bank, Unilever, ICICI, and NDTV. Additionally, he actively participates in advisory boards and councils of numerous educational and philanthropic institutes.

In 2006, Time Magazine recognized him as an Asian hero, alongside former Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru and Mahatma Gandhi. These individuals played significant roles in bringing about revolutionary changes in the nation since its independence in 1947.

Murthy assumed the honorable position of Chairman Emeritus in August 2011, relinquishing his chairmanship at Infosys.

In 2012, Murthy was recognized by Fortune Magazine as one of the top 12 entrepreneurs of our time. The prestigious list was led by Steve Jobs, the former CEO of Apple.