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Economic Times
23-05-2025
- Business
- Economic Times
Meet Satya Nadella's philanthropist wife Anupama. Her visa battles, education and family background
Anupama Nadella's Family and Early Life Visa Challenges and a Life-Changing Sacrifice Championing Health and Mental Wellness While Satya Nadella is globally recognized for transforming Microsoft into a tech powerhouse, little is known about the woman who has been by his side through personal and professional highs and lows. Anupama Nadella , often affectionately called Anu, is more than just the wife of one of the world's most influential navigating challenging U.S. immigration rules to championing health care and mental wellness causes, her journey reflects quiet strength, compassion, and Nadella comes from a family rooted in public service. Her father, KR Venugopal, was an officer in the prestigious Indian Administrative Service (IAS), serving under former Prime Minister P.V. Narasimha Rao. This civil service legacy is shared with Satya Nadella's father, B.N. Yugandhar, who was also an IAS officer. Their fathers' professional connection eventually brought Anupama and Satya pursued architecture at the Manipal Institute of Technology, where Satya was also a student in the electrical engineering department. Their college acquaintance turned into a lifelong commitment when they married in 1992. However, the early days of their married life were far from easy due to complicated immigration rules in the United after their wedding, Satya faced a difficult decision. At the time, he held a U.S. Green Card, while Anupama remained in India awaiting her visa. Due to U.S. immigration laws, spouses of Green Card holders often face years-long delays before being allowed entry. To reunite with his wife sooner, Satya chose to give up his permanent residency and revert to an H-1B visa, a move that shocked many. In his memoir Hit Refresh, Satya wrote, 'Anu was my priority. And that made my decision a simple one.' The gamble worked, and Anupama joined him in the U.S. soon Nadellas went on to have three children, including their son Zain, who was born with cerebral palsy . Anupama devoted herself to caring for him, and his condition deeply influenced both parents. In interviews, Satya has shared how Zain's life altered his perspective on empathy and leadership. Anupama once spoke about the transformative impact of service dogs and technology on Zain's quality of life, describing how deeply connected he became to his canine passed away in 2022 at the age of 26, a devastating loss for the family. Despite the grief, the Nadellas found purpose in advocacy, raising awareness about childhood disabilities and health Zain's passing, Anupama stepped into a more public role in philanthropy . She contributed $15 million to Seattle Children's Hospital to support precision medicine neuroscience and youth mental health. Her efforts are part of a broader mission to improve the quality of life for children facing severe medical conditions. Beyond the U.S., she has also extended support to communities in India, including aid for women and farmers and pandemic relief Satya Nadella's leadership at Microsoft has earned him global admiration, he often credits his family for grounding him. Anupama has been his emotional anchor through the pressures of corporate life and personal loss. Her life reflects dedication not only to her family but also to a broader humanitarian cause.
Time of India
23-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Meet Satya Nadella's philanthropist wife Anupama. Her visa battles, education and family background
Anupama Nadella's Family and Early Life Visa Challenges and a Life-Changing Sacrifice Championing Health and Mental Wellness While Satya Nadella is globally recognized for transforming Microsoft into a tech powerhouse, little is known about the woman who has been by his side through personal and professional highs and lows. Anupama Nadella , often affectionately called Anu, is more than just the wife of one of the world's most influential navigating challenging U.S. immigration rules to championing health care and mental wellness causes, her journey reflects quiet strength, compassion, and Nadella comes from a family rooted in public service. Her father, KR Venugopal, was an officer in the prestigious Indian Administrative Service (IAS), serving under former Prime Minister P.V. Narasimha Rao. This civil service legacy is shared with Satya Nadella's father, B.N. Yugandhar, who was also an IAS officer. Their fathers' professional connection eventually brought Anupama and Satya pursued architecture at the Manipal Institute of Technology, where Satya was also a student in the electrical engineering department. Their college acquaintance turned into a lifelong commitment when they married in 1992. However, the early days of their married life were far from easy due to complicated immigration rules in the United after their wedding, Satya faced a difficult decision. At the time, he held a U.S. Green Card, while Anupama remained in India awaiting her visa. Due to U.S. immigration laws, spouses of Green Card holders often face years-long delays before being allowed entry. To reunite with his wife sooner, Satya chose to give up his permanent residency and revert to an H-1B visa, a move that shocked many. In his memoir Hit Refresh, Satya wrote, 'Anu was my priority. And that made my decision a simple one.' The gamble worked, and Anupama joined him in the U.S. soon Nadellas went on to have three children, including their son Zain, who was born with cerebral palsy . Anupama devoted herself to caring for him, and his condition deeply influenced both parents. In interviews, Satya has shared how Zain's life altered his perspective on empathy and leadership. Anupama once spoke about the transformative impact of service dogs and technology on Zain's quality of life, describing how deeply connected he became to his canine passed away in 2022 at the age of 26, a devastating loss for the family. Despite the grief, the Nadellas found purpose in advocacy, raising awareness about childhood disabilities and health Zain's passing, Anupama stepped into a more public role in philanthropy . She contributed $15 million to Seattle Children's Hospital to support precision medicine neuroscience and youth mental health. Her efforts are part of a broader mission to improve the quality of life for children facing severe medical conditions. Beyond the U.S., she has also extended support to communities in India, including aid for women and farmers and pandemic relief Satya Nadella's leadership at Microsoft has earned him global admiration, he often credits his family for grounding him. Anupama has been his emotional anchor through the pressures of corporate life and personal loss. Her life reflects dedication not only to her family but also to a broader humanitarian cause.
Hans India
14-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Hans India
Hit 3 Movie: Nani's Action Thriller Coming Soon to This OTT Platform
Nani's Hit 3 (HIT 3) movie will soon be available on OTT. The movie was released in theaters on May 1 and has been a big success. Reports say it earned Rs. 114 crores in total and Rs. 73 crores in share collection in just 13 days. After Hit 3's release, no big movies have come out, so it will still be shown in some theaters. Now, the details about the OTT release of Hit 3 have been revealed. Hit 3 OTT: Netflix has bought the rights to stream Hit 3. Reports say the movie will be available on Netflix 4 weeks after its release in theaters. It is expected to start streaming on June 5. The official announcement about the OTT release will likely come in the last week of May. Nani showed his acting skills as Arjun Sarkar IPS in the movie. He did a lot of action scenes and played a serious role. With these elements, Nani gained more fans. Tamil actor Karthi surprised everyone by appearing in the climax of Hit 3. He played ACP Veerappan, and it seems he will be the main actor in the next parts of the 'Hit' series. So far, all the main actors in this series have been Tollywood actors. Vishwaksen was in Hit 1, Adivi Sesh in Hit 2, and Nani in Hit 3. Now, Karthi's entry is important. Director Sailesh Kolanu confirmed that a new murder mystery is ready for Hit 4, and Karthi's role will continue from the end of Hit 3.
Time of India
04-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
'HIT 3' box office collection day 3: Nani starrer crosses Rs 15 crore mark in North America
Natural Star Nani is proving his consistent box office pull in overseas markets once again, as his latest release Hit 3 continues its steady run in North America. The action thriller, which marks the third installment in the popular Hit franchise , has managed to strike a chord with audiences abroad, particularly in the U.S. and Canada. HIT: The 3rd Case Movie Review EXCLUSIVE: Nani Reveals Massive Body Transformation For 'Paradise' | How He Got Chiranjeevi On Board by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Google Brain Co-Founder Andrew Ng, Recommends: Read These 5 Books And Turn Your Life Around Blinkist: Andrew Ng's Reading List Undo As per the latest box office reports, Hit 3 grossed $334,000from 450 locations on its second day of release in North America. This pushed the total earnings to a commendable $1,544,200 at the end of Day 2. The film maintained decent momentum on Day 3 as well, adding $252,330 from 401 locations. With these figures, Hit 3 has officially crossed the coveted $1.5 million mark in the North American circuit and taken the overall collection of the film to almost US $1.8 million( Rs 15.19 crore). . This achievement makes Hit 3 Nani's fourth film to surpass $1.5 million in North America, first three being Hi Nanna,Saripodhaa Sanivaaram, and Dasara. Hit 3 is a testament to Nani's growing popularity among overseas audiences and the solid fan base he enjoys in the region. The film, directed by Sailesh Kolanu , has benefited from the franchise's established goodwill and a gripping narrative that blends crime, suspense, and action. Positive word-of-mouth and favorable critical reception, especially for Nani's intense performance and the film's taut screenplay, have contributed to its steady performance. The film is performing at a steady pace, it still has a long way to go as the breakeven point for the film in the United States of America has been pegged at US $ 2.4 million and it is has till now only crossed half way mark. Nani is currently in the USA to promote the film and is touring various cinema halls to meet the fans. In India the film is going great guns as it minted Rs 41.5 crore in 3 days and is looking to cross Rs 50 crore mark before the end of Sunday. The makers have also announced the fourth installment in the series, this one will be led by Karthi .
Hindustan Times
01-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Hit The Third Case Twitter reviews: Fans compare Nani's ‘gripping' film with Squid Game, hail 'massive cameos'
Hit The Third Case Twitter reviews: Fans have given their verdict about Hit: The Third Case, which stars actor Nani. Directed by Sailesh Kolanu, the film released in theatres on Thursday. Taking to X (formerly Twitter), several fans called the film "engaging and gripping". Many of them also loved the cameos in the film. A few of the cinema goers have called the first part of the film slow. (Also Read | Suriya's best wishes to HIT 3 team gets heart-warming replies from Nani) Talking about the film, a fan said, "Entire movie runs on Arjun Sarkaar's characterisation and @NameisNani did a fabulous job. It's more of an action movie than a thriller. I loved it. Extremely gory by Telugu standards, strictly adults only HIT 3." A tweet read, 'Nani wanted to prove a point with Hit, and he has done it beautifully. The cameos, wow.' "Bit slow first half but has its moments. " A few intense scenes stand out in HIT 3," said a person. A tweet read, "Average first half despite some minor flaws, Hit 3 demands a good theatre experience. @NameisNani's screen presence and swag are pure lit. Good second half. Excellent last 30 minutes and cameos." "Nani madly performed for Arjun Sarkar! The first half of HIT 3 is engaging and gripping! One-liners and Madrasi dialogue worked really well! Kids should definitely stay away," tweeted a fan. "The second half has the most massive moments with gruesome episodes that felt like Squid Game influenced one. Nani's screen presence is fantastic, and 6-7 whistle-worthy scenes, especially if you watch it on a single screen! Cameos were very good!" tweeted another fan. "HIT 3 is a gripping ride, Nani shines, and the thrills hit hard. Bit slow at first, but the second half makes it worth it," tweeted an X user. "After a long time, I have seen Nani in a different character. Performance super level. Director Sailesh knows the pulse. Srinidhi Shetty was good. But you will enjoy those cameos," read a tweet. A person commented, "Last 30 minutes of the movie is whistle worthy and amazing. Superb cinematic experience for action lovers," read a tweet. Another fan said, "HIT 3 is partially engaging. Nani as Arjun Sharkar is just on fire. Investigation stuff is not up to the previous Hit franchise. But Nani's swag and attitude make you stuck to the screen," tweeted another fan. "Natural star Nani mass feast, Sailesh Kolanu direction, screenplay, dialogues on spot, action sequences, cameos, music and BGM is so good, second half is action feast, cinematography next level," wrote another fan. "HIT 3 is a raw, rustic and adrenaline high film with massive cameos and action-packed back emotion. @KolanuSailesh back to form with a Hit 3. @NameisNani Huge respect and 200 cr club for sure," tweeted another person. The crime thriller released in theatres in Telugu, Hindi, Tamil, Malayalam, and Kannada. HIT The Third Case also stars Srinidhi Shetty, Adil Pala, Rao Ramesh, Brahmaji and Maganti Srinath. It is the third instalment in the HIT Universe and the sequel to HIT: The Second Case (2022). The film features music by Mickey J Meyer. It is produced under Nani's own banner, Wall Poster Cinema.
