Entrepreneur Talks About Meeting Sudha Murty At The Airport, Shares Her Simplicity

Spotting a well-known personality in a public space is nearly impossible, as they often do not commute by public transport like regular people. They are often treated as VIPs wherever they go. Most high-profile personalities avoid being seen with regular people in public places. However, Sudha Murty is a notable personality whose humble nature sets her apart.

The Chairperson of Infosys Foundation, Sudha Murty, is the wife of Narayana Murthy, the founder of Infosys. The Prime Minister of the UK, Rishi Sunak is her son-in-law. Sudha Murty was awarded the Padma Bhushan in 2023 which is considered the third-highest civilian award in India. Despite her social status, Sudha Murty is a down-to-earth person who waits with her co-passengers at a busy airport and interacts with people who approach her.

Recently, an entrepreneur named Jayanti Bhattacharya met Sudha Murty at an airport and struck up a conversation with her.

The entrepreneur took to LinkedIn and shared her experience of meeting and conversing with Sudha Murty at the airport

Jayanti Bhattacharya is the co-founder of India Hemp and Co. She was amazed by Sudha Murty’s humility and simplicity. She was astounded by her ability to communicate with people around her. In her post, she also posted a picture of herself with the philanthropist. The image the entrepreneur shared shows Murty sitting on a chair at the airport while displaying something to her on her mobile. Taking to LinkedIn, Jayanti wrote:

“I heard about her grace, her grit, her intelligence and her creativity. What blew me away was her patience, her humility and her simplicity. Mrs Sudha Murthy, a Padmabhushan recipient (mother-in-law to the Prime Minister of the UK) – just waiting in a busy airport with us, talking and connecting with everyday people. It’s good to know that in a world of Elon Musks, we’ll always have our Sudha Murthy.”

Take a look at this post about Sudha Murty:

The post shared accumulated more than 1,700 reactions. It also received a lot of comments and likes as the netizens agreed with Jayanti and asserted that Sudha Murty is different from other high-profile figures. She is extremely down-to-earth and sets an example of how one should stay humble no matter what they achieve in life. Some people called her a role model, and some called her a gem of a person.

Take a look at how people reacted to the post:

Sudha Murty is indeed a role model for many!