Sudha Murthy
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Summary
Sudha Murthy was born on August 19, 1950[1], in Shiggaon[2]. She has worked as a computer scientist[3], writer[4], philanthropist[5], science fiction writer[6], and social worker[7]. She ranks in the top 0.58% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (10,914 views/month, #5,783 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Father: R.H. Kulkarni[9]
- Mother: Vimala[10]
- Spouse: N. R. Narayana Murthy[11]
- Child: Akshata Murty[12], Rohan Murthy[13]
- Country of citizenship: India[14]
- Occupation: engineer[15], author[16]
- Field of work: computer scientist[17], library science[18]
- Position held: member of Rajya Sabha[19]
- Educated at: B.V.B. College of Engineering and Technology[20], Indian Institute of Science, Bengaluru[21], Karnatak University[22], KLE Technological University[23]
- Notable work: How I Taught My Grandmother to Read[24]
- Award received: Padma Shri in social work[25], Padma Bhushan[26]
- Sex or gender: female[27]
- Commons category: Sudha Murthy[28]
- Chairperson: Infosys[29]
- Residence: Bengaluru[30]
- Family name: Murthy[31]
- Given name: Sudha[32]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Kannada[33], English[34]
- Name in native language: ಸುಧಾ ಮೂರ್ತಿ[35]
- Different from: Q31740978[36]
- Sibling: Shrinivas Kulkarni[37]
- Writing language: Kannada[38], English[39]
- P14750: F99A-77A4-75CE-34D9-4A00[40]
Why It Matters
Sudha Murthy has Wikipedia articles in 11 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[41] She is known by 24 alternative names across languages and contexts.[42]
FAQs
Where was Sudha Murthy born?
Sudha Murthy was born in Shiggaon[2].
Who were Sudha Murthy's parents?
Sudha Murthy's father was R.H. Kulkarni[9]. Sudha Murthy's mother was Vimala[10].
Who was Sudha Murthy married to?
Sudha Murthy's spouses include N. R. Narayana Murthy[11].
What did Sudha Murthy do for work?
Sudha Murthy worked as a computer scientist[3], writer[4], philanthropist[5], science fiction writer[6], and social worker[7].
Where did Sudha Murthy go to school?
Sudha Murthy was educated at B.V.B. College of Engineering and Technology[20], Indian Institute of Science, Bengaluru[21], Karnatak University[22], and KLE Technological University[23].
What awards did Sudha Murthy receive?
Honors received include Padma Shri in social work[25] and Padma Bhushan[26].