Few celebrity love stories stand the test of time. One of them is the actor of ‘Varanasi’ Mahesh Babu and Namrata Shirodkarlove story. Their relationship began while filming the 2000 Telugu film vamsi A friendship on set eventually blossomed into a lasting romance.At that time, Mahesh was building his career in the Telugu film industry. Namrata has become a familiar face in Hindi cinema.What began as a professional association grew into a close friendship.
A five-year relationship away from the spotlight
Mahesh and Namrata maintained complete privacy during the early stages of their relationship. They stay away from media attention and rarely talk about their personal lives.Mahesh later looked back on those years and shared how their relationship evolved before their marriage, Deccan Chronicle reported. “I met her, we fell in love on set and started seeing each other. We dated for five years before we got married,” he said.The couple reportedly lived together for nearly five years before deciding to get married. During that time, they remained committed to keeping their relationship private.
an intimate wedding
Mahesh Babu and Namrata Shirodkar tied the knot on February 10, 2005 in a traditional Telugu wedding in Mumbai. The wedding was attended by close family members and a small group of friends.After her marriage, Namrata quit acting and embraced family life. She later revealed that Mahesh had always been clear about wanting a partner who would not continue acting after marriage. She gladly accepted the choice.In 2006, the couple welcomed their first child, Gautam. In 2012, they became parents again when daughter Sitara was born.Mahesh often acknowledges the important role Namrata plays in his life and credits her with keeping him grounded under the pressure of stardom.On the work front, Mahesh Babu and Namrata recently released the Satyadev-starrer film Rao Bahadur, which received critical acclaim.