FRIENDS Reruns, Shared Beliefs: What Unites Rishi Sunak, Akshata Murty

The United Kingdom Prime Minister Rishi Sunak recently revealed the intricate details of his marriage with Akshata Murty. In an Instagram post, he shared the simple gestures that keep their romance blossoming. From watching F.R.I.E.N.D.S to relishing Spanish cuisine, the couple that has been married for 15 years shares commonalities that strengthen their bond. However, above all, it is the values and beliefs that they share, Sunak revealed. 

Akshata Murty is the daughter of billionaire Infosys co-founder NR Narayana Murthy and educator, author, and philanthropist Sudha Murty. The couple was recently in Harrow, where they spoke to the masses about their love story.

How Rishi Sunak Met Akshata Murty

Rishi Sunak met Akshata Murty, his future wife at Stanford University in California. Murty is a fashion designer who began studying for an MBA at Stanford University. There, she met Sunak, the winner of the Fulbright scholarship.

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Within four years, they got married to each other in August 2009 in a two-day ceremony in Bengaluru. Sunak and Murty’s marriage ceremony was attended by cricketers Rahul Dravid, the former caption of the men’s national cricket team and Anil Kumble.

Speaking about their shared interests, Sunak wrote on Instagram, "It’s not just our shared love of watching Friends reruns and eating Spanish food. We share the belief that hard work should decide where you go in life."

He added, "We share the belief that it takes bold action to make a difference. We share the belief that our children will inherit a better world than the one we share today."

Narayana Murty has spoken fondly of his son-in-law in many interviews. He once told Akshata, “I found Rishi to be all that you described-- brilliant, handsome and, most importantly, honest-- I understood why you let your heart be stolen."

The couple made the Sunday Times Rich List and were ranked at 222 on their annual list. Together, they have a joint fortune of 730 million pounds. Sunak stood by Murty throughout the controversy of her non-domicile status.