R Madhavan: When R Madhavan asked Narayan Murthy how he is dating his wife Sudha Murty despite being one of the most successful men: ‘I can’t repeat…’ | Hindi Movie News

Actor R Madhavan and Infosys the initiator Narayana Murthy they may come from different countries, but they once shared an unforgettable conversation on stage that went far beyond business and finance. The interaction took place at the India-Singapore Exhibition in August 2007, where Madhavan was invited to question Murthy in front of the audience.What made the event even more special was that Murthy personally asked Madhavan to play the part, which surprised many, including the actor. For Madhavan, however, it was an opportunity he could not refuse, given his deep admiration for the business leader.Recalling the experience of the interview with Rediff, Madhavan said, “It was a dream come true, and I just jumped at the chance.”The talks focused on India’s future, especially its economic and technological development in relation to the ASEAN countries. Madhavan revealed that he took the project very seriously and spent a lot of time preparing it.“The issue was the future of India regarding the members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) in terms of growth, in IT and the financial sector. Therefore, I did not ask him personal or unrelated questions. My questions were related to the economic growth and the growth of IT in India and the ASEAN countries,” he said.As big as the event was, there were a few light moments. Before the episode, Murthy had said that his wife, a writer and philanthropist Sudha Murtyhe was a great admirer of Madhavan. During the interview, Murthy turned the interviewer and asked the actor a few questions.Recalling that time, Madhavan said: “He wanted to know who I liked the most.” He asked this question in front of my wife (Sarita Birje)! Shalini. Ajith and Shalini are my best friends even today. “Then the conversation turned to their lives, especially their marriages. Madhavan revealed that he and Murthy found a happy connection through their wives.“Then, he asked me how I met my wife.” It seems that his wife, Sudha Murty, and my wife share something in common, both are Maharashtrians. Both of them come from the same village.Although Madhavan didn’t ask himself many questions, there was one aspect of Murthy’s life that intrigued him – the undying love between him and Sudha Murty.“I thought he and Sudha Murty seem to be very much in love even now.” I asked him, even though he was one of the richest and most successful men in the country, how he was still in such a relationship with his wife. His answer on romance… I don’t dare repeat it now, because I want to use it in my movie. I have never heard of love expressed so professionally,” he said.What started as a discussion of finance and technology eventually turned into an exchange of fun, humor, and personal stories, which provided a rare glimpse into the personalities of Madhavan and Narayana Murthy.On the professional front, Madhavan was recently seen as a director Aditya Dhar‘Dhurandhar’ (2025), starring Ranveer Singh, and its sequel, ‘Dhurandhar: The Revenge’ (2026).