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Why Madhuri Dixit Chose Heart Surgeon Dr Shriram Nene
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News18•13-10-2026, 15:45
Why Madhuri Dixit Chose Heart Surgeon Dr Shriram Nene
- •Bollywood superstar Madhuri Dixit revealed why she married cardiovascular surgeon Dr. Shriram Nene in 1999.
- •Responding to Sonali Bendre's comment about heartbroken fans, Madhuri joked that she married someone who mends hearts.
- •The actress stepped away from Bollywood at her career peak to move to the United States with Dr. Nene.
- •The couple has two sons, Arin and Ryan, before Madhuri eventually returned to India to resume her acting career.
- •Madhuri has since appeared in several films, web series, and reality shows, successfully balancing her personal and professional life.
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When actress Sonali Bendre noted that Madhuri's wedding in 1999 broke the hearts of many fans, Madhuri responded with a witty joke in Marathi stating that she deliberately married someone who mends hearts.
The lighthearted conversation took place on the grand premiere episode of the quiz reality show Kon Honar Crorepati, where Sonali Bendre joined host Madhuri Dixit on the hot seat.
After spending years living in the United States with her husband and raising their two sons, Madhuri Dixit eventually returned to India and made her Bollywood comeback with the film Aaja Nachle in 2007.
