A heartwarming video of Infosys co-founder Narayana Murthy singing Elvis Presley’s iconic ballad “Can’t Help Falling in Love” for his wife and MP Sudha Murty has gone viral, drawing admiration from fans and netizens alike. Murthy’s romantic gesture came during a recent CNBC-TV18 Global Leadership Summit, where the tech pioneer paid tribute to his wife of 46 years in a unique and charming way.
In the video, the IIT Kharagpur alumnus is seen holding a microphone and reading the lyrics from his smartphone as he croons, “Wise men say, only fools rush in. But I can’t help falling in love with you.” His attempt to channel the King of Rock and Roll’s intonation prompted a flood of affectionate comments online. Admirers praised Murthy’s “good taste in music,” with one calling his performance “pretty cool” and another describing it as “Pookie mode on.”
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This isn’t Murthy’s first public serenade for Sudha Murty. The couple, who met in Pune, are known for their love of music and shared many musical moments during their courtship. Their frequent performances at local restaurants even earned them the nickname “gaane wale jodi” (the singing couple) from restaurant staff, he revealed fondly.
Their enduring romance and camaraderie recently made headlines on Netflix’s The Great Indian Kapil Show, where they shared anecdotes from their decades-long journey together. Narayana Murthy recalled his first meeting with Sudha, describing her as “a breath of fresh air—positive, kind, and very talkative,” adding, “She wanted a good listener… So, she was happy, and I was happy.”
The video continues to attract warm responses, celebrating not only Murthy’s love for music but the couple’s inspiring bond that has stood the test of time.
