Madhuri: Early days after marrying Shriram were difficult

Madhuri Dixit was Bollywood’s leading actress in the ’90s, admired for her beauty, acting, and dance. Though rumored to be dating a co-star, she surprised everyone by marrying

Dr Shriram Nene

, a US-based heart surgeon with no film industry ties. At the height of her career, Madhuri quit Bollywood and moved to the US, later sharing how her life transformed after marriage.Early Struggles in a Demanding MarriageShriram runs a YouTube channel where he shares health tips and glimpses of his family life with Madhuri Dixit and their two sons. In one video, the couple opened up about the early challenges in their marriage. Since Dr. Nene was based in the US, Madhuri moved there to start their life together. However, their initial years were tough, as Dr. Nene was busy completing his medical residency in Florida, often working long hours.

Talking about their early days in the US, Madhuri revealed that Nene often worked through the night. His long hours made it difficult for the newlyweds to stay in touch regularly, and there were times when Madhuri barely saw him. She recalled, “He would work all night, come home exhausted, sometimes skip meals, and just collapse into bed.”

Shriram asked Madhuri about her experience being married to someone with such a demanding career. Madhuri openly admitted it was tough, often having to manage the household and their children alone. She also faced moments when Dr. Nene missed important family events or couldn’t be there when she was unwell. While Dr Nene doesn’t regret his medical career, he acknowledged the time lost that he could have spent with his family.Love and Support Through It AllDespite the challenges of managing everything on her own, the actress expressed great pride in her husband. She described him as a kind-hearted man who always tried to support her with household chores whenever he had some free time. Even after long days at work, he would rest briefly and then take over the domestic responsibilities, encouraging Madhuri to take a much-needed break.For Madhuri's 58th birthday on May 15, 2025, Dr Shriram Nene wrote a heartfelt message for her that said: "You've made everything lighter, warmer, and better-just by being you. I'd choose you all over again in a heartbeat."