'Anonymity': Shriram Nene discusses his and Madhuri Dixit's 'main challenge'
What's the story
Dr. Shriram Nene, husband of Bollywood superstar Madhuri Dixit, recently shared insights into their marriage in an interview.
Speaking to Ranveer Allahbadia, he candidly discussed the challenges they face as a couple, primarily their quest for anonymity.
Despite being married to a celebrity, he emphasized that he sees Dixit not as a superstar but as his wife and partner.
They have been married since 1999.
Challenges
'We want to behave like normal people'
Speaking about the odds they face, he said, "Our main challenge is anonymity. We just wanted to put our pants in one leg at a time and behave like normal people. The luckiest thing is we both enjoy that. We are very grateful for everything."
Interestingly, when they got married, Nene was reportedly unaware of Dixit's superstardom in India.
Couple's bond
Nene praised wife's down-to-earth nature and shared background
Nene praised Dixit for her down-to-earth nature and respect toward everyone.
He also highlighted their shared background, stating, "We came from very different worlds yet similar. Like sub-region Maharashtra, same kind of language and background."
Furthermore, he emphasized that one's profession doesn't matter when you find your soulmate.
"It doesn't matter what you do for a living when you find your soulmate. At the end of day, what matters is your relationship and the fun that you have together," he said.
Health benefits
The impact of marriage on physical health
In the same interview, Nene also touched upon the positive impact a good marriage can have on an individual's physical health.
He stated, "A good marriage adds to physical health, 100%. Stress is one thing, but having not just a marriage but a family, there is really good evidence that loneliness has higher risk of death."
This statement underscores his belief in the importance of strong familial bonds for overall well-being.
Life after marriage
Nene and Dixit's journey post marriage
The couple has two sons, Arin and Ryan.
Following their marriage, Dixit took a hiatus from acting and moved to the US for over a decade.
She made her comeback with Aaja Nachle and then starred in Dedh Ishqiya and Gulaab Gang, among others.
Nene has now become a YouTuber focusing on food and health topics.
Additionally, he opened a production house with Dixit named RnM Moving Pictures.