When an American customer made Infosys’ Narayana Murthy sleep on a box in the storeroom
Titled “An Uncommon Love: The Early Life of Sudha and Narayana Murthy”, the book explores their courtship, formative years. InfosysTheir marriage and their journey to parenthood.
The biography reveals various anecdotes, which reflect the challenges faced by the illustrious couple.
During Narayana Murthy’s visit to the US for client work in the early days of Infosys, he had to endure an unpleasant experience.
A maverick American businessman, Don LilesJoe Murthy’s client, despite having a four-bedroom house, made him sleep on a large box in a windowless storeroom surrounded by cartons.
The book also highlights Murthy’s perseverance in dealing with Don’s erratic behavior for the sake of his growing company.
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However, the incident with the box shocked Murthy, as it contradicted his mother’s teachings that guests should be treated with the utmost respect.
The biography further sheds light on the dynamics between Sudha and Narayana Murthy.
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Although Sudha was a talented engineer, Murthy initially opposed the idea of her joining Infosys, fearing that their relationship would detract from the professional nature of the company.
He wanted to avoid the pitfalls often associated with family-owned businesses and the perception of nepotism.
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Divakaruni’s book also traces the different upbringings of Sudha and Narayan, which influenced their outlook.
While Murthy was influenced by her father’s socialist ideals and admired the USSR, Sudha believed in the enduring power of the English language. His contrasting background shaped his unique outlook towards life.
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Divakaruni says it was challenging to capture in words the lives of two extraordinary people from ordinary backgrounds who have changed the face of entrepreneurship and philanthropy.
“At its core, it is a love story, an unusual one. It reflects not only Sudha and Murthy’s love for each other, but also their values and their love for their country – and their efforts to change the country. “It also shows his determination to use the former to make ends meet. It shows us that human love – no matter what romantic movies say – is full of failures as well as successes, sadness and happiness,” he said.
(With inputs from PTI)
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