Madhuri Dixit on life after marriage: Was no more the centre of attention

Key points

• For someone who has spent decades as one of India’s most beloved stars, Madhuri Dixit has remarkably managed to embrace every phase of life with the same grace.
• From ruling the box office in the 1990s to stepping away from the spotlight at the peak of her career, raising a family in the US, and later reinventing herself across films, television and streaming, the actor has rarely followed a predictable script.
• In a recent chat with India Today during the promotion of her upcoming Netflix film Maa Behen, Madhuri reflected on life after marriage, navigating public scrutiny, and why she has never been afraid to challenge expectations.
• The actor opened up about leaving India after marrying cardiovascular surgeon Dr Shriram Nene in 1999 and moving to the US, a decision that surprised many at a time when she was among Hindi cinema’s biggest stars.
• Looking back, Madhuri...