(MENAFN- Live Mint) The Jaipur Literature Festival is gearing up for its 18th edition, which is currently underway. Meanwhile, a video from the festival is going viral. In it, author and philanthropist Sudha Murty captures the hearts of fans with a heartwarming gesture. Sudha is touching lyricist Javed Akhtar's feet to seek blessings.
Watch the video here:
In a clip shared on Instagram by Red FM Rajasthan, Rajya Sabha MP Sudha Murty is seen arriving on stage, where Javed Akhtar greets her with folded hands. As a gesture of respect, Sudha attempts to touch his feet, but Javed gently stops her. Despite this, Sudha moves Javed's hand aside and touches his feet, while Javed smiles warmly.
The post caption reads, "Not all stories are written-some are lived. A moment of profound respect at #JLF2025. Sudha Murthy ji's gesture for Javed Akhtar sahab is a lesson in respect and admiration." It beautifully captures the mutual respect and admiration between the two.
By the time of writing, the video had amassed 5,992 likes. A user commented,“Only in Bharat, our cultue.”
Netizens react to the viral video.Another user replied,“Huge respect.” A user said,“Videos I pay internet bills for.”
Jaipur Literature festival
The Festival will feature over 600 luminaries, including Nobel laureates, Booker Prize, Pulitzer and Sahitya Akademi winners, policymakers, and acclaimed writers.
William Dalrymple, award winning historian and Festival Co-Director, said in a statement, "The Jaipur Literature Festival, the biggest literary festival in the world, returns with a spectacular lineup, featuring a range of award-winning writers. The Festival continues to serve as a global platform where some of the world's most influential voices come together to engage, inspire, and exchange ideas. It fosters meaningful dialogue across a wide range of topics, bridging perspectives from diverse cultural and intellectual backgrounds."
MENAFN01022025007365015876ID1109154852
Legal Disclaimer:
MENAFN provides the information “as is” without warranty of any kind. We do not accept any responsibility or liability for the accuracy, content, images, videos, licenses, completeness, legality, or reliability of the information contained in this article. If you have any complaints or copyright issues related to this article, kindly contact the provider above.