Sudha Murthy

Just for a change. Instead of writing about Rules and circulars I have decided to allot the weekends to write about famous personalities whose life has an influence over others. They were born as ordinary people like all of us. But transformed to a great personality.Their life is a great source of inspiration and influence.

Sudha Murthy wife of Narayana Murthy is one such person. Her life has transformed millions of people in unknown villages. A recent article about her is a great source of wisdom.

In 1974 When Sudha was a student of Indian Institute of Science in Bangalore, an ad in a notice board tells about vacancies at Tata Motors Pune, which also said that woman need not apply for this post.

So she immediately sent a letter to Mr. JRD Tata the Chairman of Tata Group informing him that it is a great wonder that great groups like Tata found gender differences.

In a short span she received a telegram to appear for an interview at TATA Pune.

One of the interviewers informed her that the factory is not a co.ed college to which Sudha replied that if firms like TATA shut the door for woman in employment, in India no firm will appoint any woman in any job.

Finally the plum job landed in Sudha's hand. She met Narayana murthy another employee and they got married.

One day when she was waiting in the corridor there came Tata the Chairman of the group and inquired her about her waiting in the late evening to which she replied she is waiting for her husband. Tata told her that he would wait along with her till her husband comes as there was none in the corridor and it is late in the evening. When Naryana murthy came to pick her, Tata told her to inform her husband not to make her wait for long time.

Finally when Narayana murthy decided to start Infosys Sudha met Tata to give her resignation. Tata asked what she would do when the company goes to great heights. To which Sudha replied that she has doubts about that at that time. Pat came the reply
"Start with Hope and Courage and aim for Big". Tata finally informed her to do something for the society as we receive a lot from the Society.

To day there are many foundations from Infosys stable which help villages, old age people, educational assistance, medical help etc.

Recently Sudha and Murthy sold their 1% of their share and raised around 750 crores and started a venture capital called "CATAMARAN INVESTMENTS' a few days earlier. This will help new budding entrepreneurs who have innovative ideas but not enough money to start their own business.

A big photo of TATA adorns the wall of Sudha's cabin.

"Great people do not do big things, but they do little things with great heart"
Sudha.