Madhuri Dixit once opened up about adjusting to married life in the United States after marrying Dr Shriram Nene in 1999. In a conversation with veteran actor and television host Simi Garewal, the Bollywood star recalled waking up at 5:30 am to prepare breakfast for her husband before he left for his early-morning surgeries. Madhuri said she enjoyed those quiet domestic moments, offering a glimpse into a phase of her life away from the film industry.
Madhuri Dixit recalls life as a newlywed in America
Madhuri Dixit’s marriage to Dr Shriram Nene in 1999 marked a significant change in her life. After their wedding, the actor relocated to the United States, surprising many fans who were accustomed to seeing her at the height of her Bollywood career. During a conversation with veteran actor and television host Simi Garewal on her talk show, Madhuri spoke about her routine as a newlywed and recalled how she would begin her mornings by preparing breakfast for her husband, who worked as a cardiovascular surgeon.“I used to make breakfast for my husband when he was in cardiovascular surgery. I used to wake up at 5:30, make breakfast for him, of course, he used to leave for work and I used to go back to sleep for some time. I savoured every minute of it,” Madhuri said.
What attracted Madhuri Dixit to Dr Shriram Nene?
In the same conversation, Madhuri also discussed what drew her to Dr Nene. She recalled that he had not watched any of her films before they met, meaning he was unfamiliar with the scale of her popularity as a Bollywood star. For Madhuri, their connection went beyond her professional identity. She explained that they discovered similarities in their personalities, including a willingness to go out of their way for others.“You always find some similarity when you meet a partner. What he found about me was that I would go out of my way to do something,” the actor revealed.
Madhuri Dixit and Dr Shriram Nene’s wedding and family
Madhuri and Dr Shriram Nene married in a traditional ceremony in Southern California on October 17, 1999. Following their wedding, the actor moved to the United States to begin a new chapter with her husband. The couple welcomed their first son, Arin, in 2003. Their younger son, Ryan, was born in 2005.
Madhuri Dixit’s return to Bollywood
After spending several years in the United States, Madhuri returned to Bollywood with the musical drama ‘Aaja Nachle’ in 2007. The film marked her return to the big screen after her extended break from Hindi cinema. She was recently seen in Netflix’s ‘Maa Behen’ alongside Ravi Kishan, Triptii Dimri, Paresh Rawal and Dharna Durga.
