4 min readKochiJun 22, 2026 08:42 PM IST Even though they had never crossed paths professionally, actor R Madhavan and businessman Narayana Murthy, the founder of Infosys, once sat down for a conversation. However, it wasn’t a regular chat where two people sat in private to interact. Instead, it happened during an event where Madhavan interviewed Murthy. While the conversation mostly focused on the future of India, it also featured some heartwarming moments as they asked each other personal questions. Held as part of a session at the India-Singapore Exposition in August 2007, Murthy requested that Madhavan, in particular, be the interviewer, much to the surprise of everyone, including the actor. Although taken aback, Madhavan was not ready to pass on the opportunity to interact with one of his “idols.” While the interview covered many serious topics, Murthy also took the chance to ask the actor who his favourite heroine was. Onstage, they also opened up about their romantic relationships with their respective significant others. Why R Madhavan idolises Narayana Murthy “It was a dream …