| Biography/Wiki | |
| Full Name | Sudha Murthy (née Kulkarni) |
| Nickname | Neeru Deshpande |
| Date of Birth | August 19, 1950 |
| Age | 74 years (as of 2025) |
| Birthplace | Shiggaon, Karnataka, India |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Zodiac Sign | Leo |
| Profession | Author, Engineer, Former Chairperson – Infosys Foundation |
| Religion | Hinduism |
| Physical Stats & More | |
| Height | 5 feet 1 inch (155 cm) |
| Weight | 65 kg (143 lbs) |
| Hair Color | Grey |
| Eye Color | Black |
| Tattoo | None |
| Family | |
| Father | Dr. R. H. Kulkarni (Surgeon) |
| Mother | Vimala Kulkarni |
| Siblings | Not Publicly Known |
| Children | Son- Rohan Murty Daughter- Akshata Murthy |
| Education | |
| School | Local School in Karnataka |
| College/University | B.V.B. College of Engineering, IISc Bangalore |
| Qualification | B.E. in Electrical, M.Eng. in Computer Science |
| Career | |
| Debut Job | First female engineer at TELCO (Tata Motors) |
| Notable Works | Infosys Foundation, Multiple Bestselling Books |
| Awards | Padma Shri (2006) Padma Bhushan (2023) |
| Current Role | Author, Social Worker |
| Controversies | |
| Controversy | A viral rumor claimed she was the Parle‑G girl from the biscuit wrapper. |
| Relationship & More | |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Husband | N.R. Narayana Murthy (Infosys Co-founder) |
| Marriage Date | 1978 |
| Net Worth & Social Media | |
| Estimated Net Worth | ₹2,700 crores |
| Not Active Officially | |
Lesser-Known Facts About Sudha Murty
- She had once written a fearless letter to J.R.D. Tata challenging gender bias, and she was offered a job in TELCO—shattering a gender barrier.
- Her writings are included in school textbooks in different Indian states, inspiring young minds.
- Though a millionaire herself, she always flies economy, practicing simplicity.
- All her book proceeds go towards charitable causes, showing her deep devotion to philanthropy.
- Her daughter, Akshata Murthy, is the spouse of UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, which makes Sudha Murthy an internationally acclaimed public figure.
- Awarded the Padma Bhushan in 2023 for her remarkable contribution to the causes of education and social welfare.
- An avid advocate of Indian handlooms and traditional crafts, she encourages local artisans through a variety of initiatives.
- A false viral rumor stated she was the Parle‑G girl on the biscuit pack; this was busted by India Today’s Anti‑Fake News War Room—Parle affirmed it’s just a graphic representation, not her photo.
- She maintains a private life in spite of international fame; she stays quietly with Narayana Murthy and family members in Bengaluru, far from celebrity drama.