Few celebrity love stories have stood the test of time. One of them is the actor of ‘Varanasi’ Mahesh Babu and: Namrata Shirodkarlove story Their relationship started while filming a 2000 Telugu movie Vamsi: and what started as a friendship on set eventually turned into a lasting romance.Mahesh established his career in Telugu cinema at that time. Namrata has already established herself as a familiar face in Hindi films.What started as a professional association gradually turned into a close friendship.
Five years of relationship away from the spotlight
Mahesh and Namrata maintained complete privacy during the initial years of their relationship. They stay away from media attention and rarely talk about their personal life.According to Deccan Chronicle, Mahesh later went back years and shared how their relationship flourished before the wedding. He said, “I met him, we fell in love on the sets, and started dating.The couple reportedly dated for nearly five years before deciding to tie the knot. At that time, they remained committed to keeping their relationship private.
An intimate wedding
Mahesh Babu and Namrata Shirodkar got married on February 10, 2005, in a traditional Telugu wedding ceremony held in Mumbai. The wedding was attended by close family members and a small circle of friends.After the marriage, Namrata gave up her acting career and embraced family life. She later revealed that Mahesh has always been clear about wanting a partner not to continue acting after marriage. He willingly accepted that choice.The couple welcomed their first child Gautam in 2006. They became parents again with the birth of their daughter Sitara in 2012.Mahesh has always acknowledged the important role Namrata plays in his life, crediting her for keeping him grounded despite the pressures of stardom.On the work front, Mahesh Babu and Namrata recently presented the Satyadev starrer ‘Rao Bahadur,’ which got good reviews.