It is not every day that you see two widely respected public figures breaking into cheerful dance steps at a family wedding. This rare moment came alive when Rajya Sabha member Sudha Murty and Biocon founder
Kiran Mazumdar Shaw joined the baraat of Shaw’s nephew. Their joyful moves stood out instantly and became a talking for many online.
As the baraat moved with loud dhol beats, the two women jumped right into the celebration. Sudha, dressed in a pink saree, lifted her hands in full rhythm while Shaw, in a beige ethnic outfit, matched her enthusiasm.
The clip was shared by politician and entrepreneur Anil Shetty, who wrote, “Dancing with Sudha Murthy and Kiran Mazumdar Shaw at a wedding. Ignore my dance steps as I was so happy to see two seventy plus years young with so much energy.”
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‘Dancing Like Kids,’ Internet Reacts
Once the video was shared, people online shared their varied reactions. Many couldn’t get over how joyful and natural the two looked while dancing.
One user commented, “Great to see two powerful women entrepreneurs dancing like kids. Wow!”
Another added, “Sudha Murthy madam is another level.”
More reactions followed, including “Enjoying life to the fullest,” “Simplicity to the core” and “So cutely both ladies are dancing.”
A Family Wedding Full Of Celebration
The dance took place during the wedding festivities of Eric Mazumdar, nephew of Shaw and son of her brother, Ravi Mazumdar. Eric, who works as an Assistant Professor of Computing and Mathematical Sciences and Economics at the California Institute of Technology, got married to Ashley Pournamdari.
The couple hosted a grand reception at Taj West End in Bengaluru. Among the attendees was Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar, who shared a message on X (formerly Twitter) saying, “Attended the wedding reception of Ashley Pournamdari and Eric Mazumdar in Bengaluru. Wishing the newlyweds a lifetime of happiness, love, and togetherness.”
Attended the wedding reception of Ashley Pournamdari and Eric Mazumdar in Bengaluru. Wishing the newlyweds a lifetime of happiness, love, and togetherness. pic.twitter.com/CGF2FaCIhq
— DK Shivakumar (@DKShivakumar) November 9, 2025
A Closer Look At Eric Mazumdar’s Profile
Eric Vivek Mazumdar also serves on the Board of Biocon Limited as a Non Executive and Non Independent Director, a role he took up in November 2021. His academic path includes a PhD in Electrical Engineering and Computer Sciences from the University of California, Berkeley. Before that, he completed his undergraduate studies at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology with a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science.
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