Sudha Murty, a well-known author and philanthropist, delighted her fans with a special moment at the Jaipur Literature Festival. Videos and photos of Sudha and famous lyricist Javed Akhtar together went viral on social media.
In a video shared by Red FM Rajasthan, Sudha is seen arriving on stage, and Javed welcomes her with his hands together. As a mark of respect, she tries to touch his feet, but Javed gently stops her. Undeterred, Sudha smiles and continues to touch his feet anyway while Javed smiles back. They then hold hands and talk to each other briefly. The video was captioned, “Not all stories are written—some are lived. A moment of respect at #JLF2025. Sudha Murty’s gesture for Javed Akhtar is a beautiful lesson in respect and admiration.”
Fans responded positively to Sudha’s kind act. One fan commented, “Sudha Murty is a true cultured Indian woman. The whole nation sees her as a role model of love.” Another fan said, “Respect and attraction depend on a person’s character and behavior, not just their fame.” One comment simply stated, “Two diamonds.”
Sudha is famous for her charitable work and her books in both Kannada and English. Her stories, like “Dollar Bahu,” have been turned into TV shows and films. She has written many novels and has acted in a Kannada movie called “Prarthana.”
At the Jaipur Literature Festival, Javed launched his new book, “Gyan Seepiyan: Pearls of Wisdom,” with Sudha and actor Atul Tiwari by his side. During the festival, Javed talked about how important it is to preserve our languages and culture, especially as cities grow and modern education changes how we connect with our roots. The festival will take place from January 30 to February 3 in Jaipur.
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