16th May 2023, Mumbai: Renowned philanthropist and Chairperson of the Infosys Foundation, Sudha Murthy, recently appeared on the popular television show, The Kapil Sharma Show, where she shared her admiration for the late actor Dilip Kumar and praised Shah Rukh Khan for his acting abilities. During the episode, she also recounted a humorous incident about being mistaken for a “cattle-class” passenger while flying business class. Let’s delve into the details of her statements and the anecdotes she shared.
Sudha Murthy expressed that Dilip Kumar was her hero during her younger days. She described him as a remarkable actor and stated that his emotional depth in performances was unparalleled. According to her, Dilip Kumar’s ability to portray complex emotions was exceptional and made him stand out in the film industry.
During the show, Sudha Murthy compared Dilip Kumar’s acting prowess to that of Shah Rukh Khan. She mentioned that if Dilip Kumar were young today, he would have played roles like those seen in the movie Veer-Zaara, which featured Shah Rukh Khan. She believed that Shah Rukh Khan possesses the same level of emotional intensity and versatility as Dilip Kumar, making him a fitting successor to the legendary actor.
While sharing anecdotes from her life, Sudha Murthy recounted a humorous incident that occurred while she was flying business class wearing a salwar kameez. Some individuals in the queue assumed she belonged to the economy class and referred to her as “cattle class.” Noticing their comments, Sudha Murthy approached them and inquired about their understanding of the term “cattle class,” thereby shedding light on their misconception
By: Tanya Chantola