Namrata Shirodkar once revealed Mahesh Babu asked her to quit films: 'He was very clear that he wanted a non-working wife'
Mahesh Babu
and
Namrata Shirodkar
's love story is one of patience, commitment, and mutual understanding. From meeting on a film set to waiting years for family approval, the couple has built a strong bond rooted in shared values—even if it meant Namrata stepping away from a flourishing acting career at Mahesh's request.
Walking away from a successful career
Namrata was among the top actresses of the late '90s. After marrying Mahesh Babu, she left films to focus on her family. Despite her success, she never returned to acting, as Mahesh preferred that his wife not work in the industry.
Shirodkar, crowned Miss India in 1993, is remembered for films like Kachche Dhaage, Vaastav: The Reality, Pukar, Astitva, and the crossover hit Bride and Prejudice. After marrying Mahesh Babu, she stepped away from the spotlight to devote herself to her husband and children.
Mahesh's preference for a
non-working wife
In an interview with celebrity journalist Prema, the actress opened up about quitting acting after marrying superstar Mahesh Babu. She revealed that Mahesh was clear about wanting a non-working wife, adding that even if she had an office job, he would have asked her to quit, as it was an understanding between them.
Coming from Mumbai, where she had always lived in apartments, Namrata found the idea of staying in a large bungalow unfamiliar.
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So, after her marriage to Mahesh Babu, she requested they live in an apartment instead. She admitted feeling uneasy in big houses, and Mahesh agreed, moving into an apartment with her as per her condition.
Falling in love on the sets of Vamsi
Mahesh Babu and Namrata Shirodkar first met during the shooting of their Telugu film Vamsi. Their initial meeting at the film's mahurat left a lasting impression, and by the time the movie wrapped, the two had fallen deeply in love.
In a throwback interview with SpotboyE, she shared that she waited four years to marry Mahesh Babu as he worked to win over his family's approval. During that time, they barely met, and while she experienced bouts of anxiety, Namrata was certain she'd marry only Mahesh—and he felt the same.
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