Zee
Kannada, a leading General Entertainment Channel in Karnataka, has never failed
to regale its viewers by its unique programs. Weekend with Ramesh is one of Zee
Kannada’slargest property. After the long wait, Narayan Murthy and Sudha Murthy
are coming to Weekend with Ramesh season 4 on June 1st and 2nd, Saturday and Sunday at 9:30 PM
in Zee Kannada and Zee Kannada HD only.
Narayan
Murthy was born in Shidlaghatta and raised in Mandya. He graduated from
National Institute of Engineering Mysore and specialized in Electrical and
Electronics. He got an opportunity to fly to France regarding work, where he
was imprisoned for 72 hours which made him loose hopes on capitalism and
ultimately led way to starting his company.
Returning
to Bangalore from France,Narayan Murthy expressed his love for Sudha Murthy and
proposed to her in an auto rickshaw. He married her in the year of 1978 with
the condition of receiving no jewelry from Sudha Murthy’s father, and to
equally share the wedding expenses of 800 rupees.After tyingknot, Narayan
Murthy decided to start his own business, with Sudha Murthy being the first
investor. The company started with an investment amount of 10,000 and 6 friends
in Pune and is now worth of 3 lakhs 25 thousand crores, with 42 branches all
over the world, employing over 2 lakh people today.
Narayan
Murthy, an achiever who has received the Padmashri and Padmabhushana, is a man
of simplicity. When his lecturer Seetha Ram came on the stage of Weekend with
Ramesh, Narayan Murthy bowed to him with utmost respect.
Sudha
Murthy is more than just being Narayan Murthy’s strong support system for. She
is known for her modesty and intelligence. Sudha Murthy was born in Shiggavand later
relocated to Hubli with her family. Her house in Hubli is now transformed into
a publiclibrary which is named after her father, Shri Ramachandra Rao. She
graduated from BhoomareddiCollege of EngineeringHubli andspecialized in
Electricals and Electronics as well. During her college, she faced severe
issues due to improper sanitation systems. It was this experience that incepted
the thought behind constructing over 15,000 toilets in Gulbarga.
Sudha
Murthy also fought against Devadasi culture and rescued more than 20,000 women.
She made them self-reliant by teaching them various life skills likestitching kaudi (a handmade blanketusing small
pieces of cloth). She has also written a book named 3000 Stitches which speaks of her mission against the Devadasi
culture and the challenges she faced during this journey. As a symbol of
protection, she gifts kaudi to her beloved ones.
Sudha
Murthy, highly invested in the cause of social service, donates around 400
crores on behalf of Infosys Foundation every year. She has earned various
awards including the Padmashri. Despite her bounteous achievements, she remains
to be one of India’s most humble role model. When her guru, Sumathi
Yadappanavarappears on the show,Sudha Murthy stands up to bow to her for
curtsey, and does not sit until
her guru leaves the stage, as an act of respect.
These
were few highlights from the show, to know more about the highflyers of
Karnataka, Narayan Murthy and Sudha Murthy don’t miss out on watching Weekend
with Ramesh on this Saturday and Sunday, on 1st and 2nd
at 9:30 PM on Zee Kannada and Zee Kannada HD only.
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