Inside the life of Anupama Nadella: Daughter of IAS officer, wife to Microsoft’s billionaire CEO

Apr 14, 2024 Anita Santosh

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Anupama, affectionately known as Anu, shares a unique connection with Satya, as both their fathers were IAS batchmates.

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Born in New Delhi to IAS officer KR Venugopal, Anupama pursued her education in Hyderabad and holds an architecture graduate degree from Manipal University.

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