'He didn't want me to work': When Mahesh Babu's wife Namrata opened up on leaving showbiz

After their marriage, Mahesh Babu's wife Namrata left acting. But did you know it was the Maharshi actor's wish for a non-working wife that caused her to leave acting?

Updated on Aug 09, 2024  |  03:51 PM IST |  345.8K
When Mahesh Babu's wife Namrata opened up on her husband's condition of 'non-working' wife
When Mahesh Babu's wife Namrata opened up on her husband's condition of 'non-working' wife (PC: Mahesh Babu Instagram)

Mahesh Babu and Namrata Shirodkar have redefined love and romance with their strong bond. They met on the sets of their film Vamsi and fell for each other at first sight. The adorable couple have been married for 19 years and are blessed with two kids. 

After exchanging wedding vows with the Maharshi actor, Namrata decided to quit acting and take care of her married life. In a throwback interview, the former actress opened up about her decision to leave the showbiz. 

She said that Mahesh and she had set some pre-conditions before tying the knot. She said that her husband was unequivocal about wanting a non-working wife. 

Namrata said, “He (Mahesh) was also clear that he didn’t want me to work. This is why we also took some time so that I could finish shooting for all my films. When we got married, I had no work, so I wrapped up all my pending movies.”

Further, she spoke about her condition before marriage and said, “We were very clear that we would live in an apartment first after marriage because I was from Mumbai, and I didn’t know how I would fit into these huge bungalows. That was my condition for coming to Hyderabad.”

Moreover, the actress in the same interview also revealed that she has no regrets about leaving the industry. While Namrata initially entered the acting and modeling world to fulfill her mother's wishes, she later expressed that she wasn't passionate about it.

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Meanwhile, as the actor is celebrating his 49th birthday today, his lady love Namrata Shirodkar shared a romantic post on her Instagram. 

Sharing a picture of Mahesh Babu, she wrote, “Another year, another reason to celebrate the amazing man you are. Life with you is a blockbuster that just keeps getting better. Happy birthday my superstar, my partner, and my love. Here’s to many more”

Check her post below!


On the work front, Mahesh Babu will next be collaborating with SS Rajamouli’s directorial venture SSMB 29 (tentative title). The upcoming film is anticipated to be full of high-octane action sequences.

Earlier, Pinkvilla had exclusively reported that SSMB 29 will be an African Jungle adventure film, with a source adding that the film’s makers are planning to collaborate with international studios.

Although the majority of the details about the film have been kept under wraps, SSMB 29 is anticipated to be a two-part franchise. However, an official confirmation is still awaited.

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ALSO READ: Mahesh Babu turns 49: Daughter Sitara shares unseen photo with superstar dad on his birthday, says ‘All the little things you do…’

FAQ

What happened to Namrata Shirodkar?
Namrata Shirodkar married superstar Mahesh Babu and then decided to quit acting.

Is Namrata older than Mahesh Babu?
Yes, Namrata Shirodkar is older than her husband Mahesh Babu. The couple share an age difference of 4 years.

Did Mahesh Babu want a non working wife?
In an interview in the past, Mahesh Babu's wife Namrata revealed that her husband was very clear of wanting a non-working wife after wedding.

Who proposed first Namrata or Mahesh Babu?
As per several media reports, Namrata Shirodkar was the first one to express her love for Mahesh Babu.

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