Author and philanthropist Sudha Murty was photographed attending Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant’s lavish wedding in Mumbai. The wife of Infosys billionaire Narayana Murthy wore a purple saree for the festivities, which she accessorized with only a mangalsutra and a smartwatch, earning her much praise for her simplicity.
Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant’s wedding on July 12 marked the culmination of four months of pre-wedding festivities. The celebrations continued with three different receptions from July 13 to 15.
Several jaw-dropping pieces of jewellery were aired out for the pre and post-wedding festivities. The mother of the groom Nita Ambani, for example, wore a 100-carat yellow diamond solitaire set in rows of brilliant white diamond solitaires to make a stunning necklace. Shloka Mehta, the elder daughter-in-law of the billionaire family, also turned heads with her 450-carat diamond necklace made of heart-shaped stones.
In the midst of this, Sudha Murty’s ensemble stood out for its simplicity.
Namrata Shirodkar shared a picture with Sudha Murty on Instagram. “Heard so much about this wise lady, and meeting her only confirmed my faith,” she wrote.
{{/usCountry}}Namrata Shirodkar shared a picture with Sudha Murty on Instagram. “Heard so much about this wise lady, and meeting her only confirmed my faith,” she wrote.
{{/usCountry}}Manasi Parekh also shared a photograph with Sudha Murty.
The posts were filled with comments praising Sudha Murty.
“Sudha Murthy doesn't change her simplicity for Anant Ambani wedding also, respect,” wrote one Instagram user.
“Such a welcome change to see the smart and intellectual billionaire lady attending with just a mangalsutra. Respect…” another posted.
“Simple and humble! Unlike the flashy billionaires,” a third person commented, while a fourth said: “Inspiring woman. No show-off.”
Murty, now a Rajya Sabha member, has often been praised for her simple living. In earlier interviews, she revealed how she has not bought a new saree in 30 years because of a vow she made in Kashi. In fact, the billionaire was once snubbed by well-heeled women at London airport, who told her to “go stand in the economy class queue,” not knowing her real identity and the fact that she was travelling business class.