Madhuri Dixit reveals why she chose Dr Sriram Nene, reacts to many men being heartbroken when she got married: ‘He mends hearts’ |

Madhuri Dixit had a witty response when Sonali Bendre recalled how the actor’s marriage left many of her admirers heartbroken. The two actors shared the moment on the grand premiere episode of the quiz reality show ‘Kon Honar Crorepati’, where Sonali joined Madhuri, the host, on the hot seat.During their conversation, Sonali brought up Madhuri’s wedding and said, “When you got married… a lot of people were heartbroken.”Madhuri, who married cardiovascular surgeon Dr. Shriram Nene in 1999, responded with a laugh, saying, “That’s why I married someone who mends hearts!” Speaking in Marathi, the actor playfully explained that she had chosen someone who treats hearts, referring to her husband’s profession.Madhuri and Dr. Nene met when he was based in the United States. Their marriage came at a time when the actor was among the biggest stars in Hindi cinema. She subsequently moved to the US, stepping away from Bollywood at the peak of her career. The couple have since built a life together and are parents to two sons, Arin and Ryan.After spending several years in the US, Madhuri returned to Hindi cinema with ‘Aaja Nachle’ in 2007. She went on to appear in films such as ‘Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani’, where she featured in the popular song ‘Ghagra’, along with ‘Dedh Ishqiya’ and ‘Gulaab Gang’.Her subsequent film credits include ‘Total Dhamaal’ and ‘Kalank’. She also made her Marathi film debut with ‘Bucket List’ and later starred in projects such as ‘Maja Ma’ and ‘Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3’.Beyond films, Madhuri ventured into the digital space with ‘The Fame Game’, playing a celebrated actor whose mysterious disappearance leads to a series of revelations about her life. She later took on a darker character in ‘Mrs. Deshpande’, portraying a convicted serial killer.