“Motherhood is filled with magical little moments that bring you immense joy.”
― Namrata Shirodkar
“I enjoy a good movie, no matter what the genre.”
― Namrata Shirodkar
“Kids are the most beautiful beings that can come into your life.”
― Namrata Shirodkar
“I don’t want to say it myself, but Gautam is a very good-looking boy. He has my eyes and Mahesh’s smile.”
― Namrata Shirodkar
“I simply don’t want to enter the rat race. I like doing movies because I like acting and not because I want to reach the top.”
― Namrata Shirodkar
“Marriage is not just about love. It is more than that. It is about commitment, giving, taking, and understanding.”
― Namrata Shirodkar
“We take off sometimes for impromptu vacations the moment Mahesh is free, and I join him even if I have work.”
― Namrata Shirodkar
“I wouldn’t do a lot of the things most actresses do, and that includes my sister.”
― Namrata Shirodkar
“I am more of the disciplinarian and the bad cop at home. Since Mahesh spoils our son, I have to balance it out.”
― Namrata Shirodkar
“I don’t plan my life.”
― Namrata Shirodkar
“Mahesh is a hands-on father, though he does not have too much free time because of his work. But whenever we can, we take short breaks and vacations and spend time together.”
― Namrata Shirodkar
“Mahesh and I are very real, simple people.”
― Namrata Shirodkar
“Mahesh didn’t want a working wife; he was clear about that. He wanted time given to him and, later, to the kids.”
― Namrata Shirodkar
“People believe Mahesh does what I ask him to. That’s not true. He may look shy and gentle, but he knows his mind.”
― Namrata Shirodkar
“Our son Gautam is very shy, just like his father.”
― Namrata Shirodkar
“I don’t have even a moment of regret for leaving my career behind.”
― Namrata Shirodkar
“I was never career-oriented, not in the way other heroines are. Of course, I took my work seriously. But I never solicited work and never sought fame or money.”
― Namrata Shirodkar
“It’s easy to be loud, outspoken, and play to the gallery. It’s difficult to underplay one’s self.”
― Namrata Shirodkar
“I wish the media stopped making two and two equal five all the time.”
― Namrata Shirodkar
“I would love to do only one film a year.”
― Namrata Shirodkar
“I am making a conscious effort to ensure that my acting potential gets tapped in every project I do.”
― Namrata Shirodkar
“Love is very subjective.”
― Namrata Shirodkar
“The best part of being married is to be a family.”
― Namrata Shirodkar
“When Mahesh is not around for weeks together, I have to take care of everything – kids, home. But the fact that I am able to survive and not feel alone is very challenging. It’s about a healthy companionship and being true to each other.”
― Namrata Shirodkar
“I guess every woman at some point wants to have a family and settle down.”
― Namrata Shirodkar
“Interviews and public opinion about me never mattered. I know exactly who I am.”
― Namrata Shirodkar
“Being married is the best feeling.”
― Namrata Shirodkar
“My sister lives in London, and I’m extremely close to her and her daughter.”
― Namrata Shirodkar
“I believe when two people are in the same profession, they understand each other better.”
― Namrata Shirodkar
“I had many luxuries in life, even before I tied the knot.”
― Namrata Shirodkar
“Mahesh is a big star, but he doesn’t like to flash his money.”
― Namrata Shirodkar
“When you have everything in life, sometimes kids don’t learn what is right and what is wrong. Kids cannot get whatever they want.”
― Namrata Shirodkar
“Mahesh lays down most of the rules. Even when I was dating him for four years prior to our marriage, he didn’t want our relationship to be out in the open.”
― Namrata Shirodkar
“I still consider ‘Vaastav’ and Raj Kumar Santoshi’s ‘Pukar’ two of my better films, though I admit nothing great happened thereafter.”
― Namrata Shirodkar
“To be honest, I don’t have much to do in ‘Hathyar.’ I won’t call it a pivotal role.”
― Namrata Shirodkar
“I prefer to work at my own pace.”
― Namrata Shirodkar
“I have a life beyond the camera. I like to travel. I need a breather between movies. And I don’t think I can do that if I work on five films at the same time.”
― Namrata Shirodkar
“I believe good music heals souls.”
― Namrata Shirodkar
“On some days, I just want to sit under a shooting umbrella in a sunny outdoor location all over again.”
― Namrata Shirodkar
“My sister was much closer to Mom. Mom accompanied my sister to all her shootings. I made my way on my own.”
― Namrata Shirodkar
“Most of my closest friends have come to visit me in Hyderabad. So I feel I’m always linked with Mumbai.”
― Namrata Shirodkar
“It is the director’s vision, and as actors, we are just extensions of that.”
― Namrata Shirodkar
“’Charas’ will remain an unforgettable experience.”
― Namrata Shirodkar
“The West is more organised, and they work according to a plan. That is one way of functioning, and I mean no disrespect to my country, because the way Bollywood functions works fine within our perimeters.”
― Namrata Shirodkar
“I do not want to do the regular heroine roles anymore. I am looking at working with good directors on interesting projects.”
― Namrata Shirodkar
“I can never bring myself to watch Mahesh’s films. It’s way too stressful for me. All his family members are eager to attend and enjoy the previews of his films like normal people. But I sit at home chewing my nails, praying, wondering if this one will be as big as the previous one, and so on.”
― Namrata Shirodkar
“I did some really big films like ‘Vaastav’ with Sanjay Dutt, ‘Pukar’ with Anil Kapoor, and ‘Jab Pyar Kissi se Hota Hai’ with Salman Khan. But I didn’t make any effort to cash in on their success.”
― Namrata Shirodkar
“I guess I’m making up for my own lack of interest in my career by being so keenly interested in my husband’s career.”
― Namrata Shirodkar
“There was never a burning desire to be a top actress in the first place. I happily gave up my career to marry Mahesh.”
― Namrata Shirodkar
“Every relationship has its lows and highs, but how you deal with it is important. There is nothing wrong with argument, but if I am wrong, I always say sorry, and same with Mahesh.”
― Namrata Shirodkar
“It’s easy to fall in love, but it’s a lot harder to sustain love.”
― Namrata Shirodkar
“I have a special appearance in Khalid Mohamed’s ‘Tehzeeb.’”
― Namrata Shirodkar
“’Insaaf’ gives me a chance to play another challenging role after Mahesh’s ‘Vaastav.’”
― Namrata Shirodkar
“Mahesh doesn’t show his own anxieties when his films are up for release, but I become a nervous wreck.”
― Namrata Shirodkar
“Mahesh usually picks the places we go to for our vacations. He has an uncanny sense of where to go, and we just follow him happily. He is the happiest when he can roam the streets with his children, something that he can’t do in Hyderabad.”
― Namrata Shirodkar
“Women complain about not having enough ‘me time.’ All it requires is a little planning. Once you plan, organise, and prioritise your life, things fall in place.”
― Namrata Shirodkar
“My husband respects what Naidu has done for the state, but the progress of both Andhra Pradesh and Telangana is a matter of great pride for him. Just because he is seen with Naidu, it doesn’t make him a political figure.”
― Namrata Shirodkar
“Mahesh is not campaigning for any political party. Nor does he intend to contest any elections or pursue any kind of political ambitions.”
― Namrata Shirodkar
“Mahesh has no time to do anything apart from shooting for his films. And any free time he has is family time. He doesn’t even step out to meet friends.”
― Namrata Shirodkar
“When you know the truth is on your side, when you have dutifully paid all your taxes, but you are still targeted for non-payment of dues, then what do you do? You grin and bear the harassment because you have nothing to hide.”
― Namrata Shirodkar
“Of course I want to get married and have babies.”
― Namrata Shirodkar
“In my free time, I love to catch up with tennis, swimming, travelling, and chess.”
― Namrata Shirodkar
“It’s an uncommon phenomenon, but Mahesh’s popularity has never been dictated by the success of his films.”
― Namrata Shirodkar
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