Mahesh Babu and Namrata Shirodkar married in 2005 (Image courtesy: avigowariker)
Highlights
- Namrata Shirodkar celebrates her 44th birthday today
- Mahesh Babu and Namrata first met on the sets of Vamsi
- The couple has two children
Telugu superstar
Mahesh Babu, who is currently shooting for A R Murugadoss's next film, posted an adorable message for wife and actress Namrata Shirodkar on her birthday. The
Vaastav actress is celebrating her 44th birthday today. Mahesh Babu wrote: "My strength and the light of my life - happy birthday to my dearest wife." The star couple has been married for 12 years now and have two children- a son Gautham, 10 and a daughter Sitara, 4. Mahesh Babu and Namrata first met on the sets of
Vamsi. The couple dated for four years before they got married on February 10, 2005.
Since her marriage, Namrata quit acting and has been taking care of the family.
Checkout some pictures from
Namrata and Mahesh Babu's holiday:
Identical
A photo posted by Namrata Shirodkar (@namratashirodkar) on
Snow play !!
A photo posted by Namrata Shirodkar (@namratashirodkar) on
Recently, Mahesh Babu was in news for supporting
Jallikattu, the popular South Indian sport of bull taming. "Proud to see such a statement of unity among Tamilians for something that they truly believe in. Especially admire the way the students of Tamil Nadu have been standing up for the cause, relentlessly fighting for their roots and culture. Hope their voices are heard. I support the spirit of Tamil Nadu," Mahesh Babu said in a tweet .
Namrata Shirodkar, a former beauty queen has acted in a handful of Bollywood and Telugu films. She is best known for her works in
Kachche Dhaage,
Vaastav and Pukar, Astitva and
LOC Kargil. She also featured in
Bride and Prejudice with Aishwarya Rai Bachchan. Meanhwhile, Mahesh Babu was last seen in
Brahmotsavam, co-starring Samantha Ruth Prabhu and Kajal Aggarwal.