Tollywood’s most celebrated couple, Mahesh Babu and Namrata Shirodkar rang on their 21 years of marriage. This marked a landmark enduring love. Namrata shared a touching throwback, expressing her continued devotion. From on-screen colleagues to life partners, their journey began on the sets of ‘Vamsi’ and led to a family and a lasting bond, inspiring many.
The couple’s enduring bond continues to inspire admirers across generations, proving that lasting love can flourish even under the glare of constant public attention.
To commemorate the meaningful landmark Namrata captivated social media users by sharing a heartwarming throwback photograph. The vintage image captured the couple seated together inside an aircraft, radiating warmth and ease. Along with the picture, Namrata expressed her intense affection for her hubby stating that she continues to choose Mahesh every single day regardless over two decades of togetherness. The sentiment struck a chord with fans, who flooded the post with love and admiration.
Later Mahesh Babu reshared the post on his Instagram Stories, subtly acknowledging the love and attention pouring in from well-wishers across the globe.
Among the many reactions, one that stood out came from Priyanka Chopra, Mahesh Babu’s
co-star from his upcoming film SS Rajamouli’s “Varanasi” She responded with a lively mix of expressive emojis, reflecting love, applause, and admiration, further amplifying the buzz around the anniversary post.
From reel acquaintance to real-Life Partners
What started as a professional association soon evolved into a close camaraderie and gradually intensified into romance. The couple maintained a low profile though dating for nearly five years before deciding to formalise their bond in 2005.
Namrata later revealed that Mahesh had been upfront over his desire for a life partner who would step away from acting after marriage. Embracing this decision wholeheartedly, she chose to prioritise family life over her flourishing film career.
Initially, Mahesh Babu’s family was hesitant about the relationship. However, with consistent efforts and support from his sister, Mahesh eventually succeeded in gaining his family’s approval, paving the way for their marriage.
The wedding ceremony took place on 10 February 2005 at Mumbai’s Marriott Hotel The intimate yet grand affair saw the attendance by close friends and family members. Priests were flown in from Tirupati to conduct the rituals, chanting traditional Telugu mantras that added a sacred touch to the occasion.
Reportedly the couple welcomed their son, Gautam, in 2006, followed by the birth of their daughter, Sitara, in 2012. In the course of time, Mahesh and Namrata have remained devoted parents while balancing personal life with professional responsibilities.
On the work front, Mahesh Babu prepares to headline
SS Rajamouli’s
much-anticipated action-adventure film Varanasi. The project also marks his first
on-screen collaboration with Priyanka Chopra, who plays the female lead.
Before stepping away from films, Namrata Shirodkar carved a notable identity for herself in Indian cinema. Crowned Femina Miss India in 1993, she went on to appear in several acclaimed Hindi and regional films, including Kachche Dhaage, Ezhupunna Tharakan, Vaastav: The Reality, and Pukar. Her performance in Pukar earned her a nomination for Best Supporting Actress at the IIFA Awards, cementing her reputation as a talented performer.
News Edit KV Raman
