What prompted Bollywood icon Madhuri Dixit to leave her life in the US and return to India after nearly ten years? Was it family obligations, personal happiness or her career calling?
Madhuri Dixit moved to the US in 1999.
Mumbai: Bollywood superstar Madhuri Dixit, who moved to the United States after marrying Dr Sriram Nene in 1999, has opened up about the reasons behind her decision to return to India after nearly a decade. At the peak of her career, Madhuri chose to leave films behind to start a new chapter with her husband in Colorado. However, in a recent conversation, she revealed that family responsibilities, professional commitments, and a deep longing for India influenced her move back.
She explained that her parents, who had been living with her in the US, were growing older and wanted to return to India. “All my life and career, they were with me, and I didn’t want to leave them alone,” she said. The desire to ensure the well-being of her loved ones played a pivotal role in her decision.
Madhuri also cited her husband’s professional aspirations as a significant factor. Dr Sriram Nene, a cardiothoracic surgeon, wanted to develop a system to improve patient wellness and detect health problems early. “Most of the patients who come to him are in an extremely bad state,” she said. The distance between the US and India was making it difficult for them to manage personal and professional responsibilities simultaneously. Moving back to India allowed them to align their goals while also staying close to family.
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Living abroad was not easy for Madhuri, who admitted that she missed her home country. Although she occasionally returned to India for work, the constant travel was becoming challenging. The longing for her roots and cultural connection to India also played a significant role in her decision. “Maybe this was a calling because everything was falling into place,” she remarked, emphasizing that the move felt like the right step for both personal and professional reasons.
While Madhuri Dixit cherishes her career and accomplishments, she emphasized the importance of her marital relationship over professional success. She reflected on the value of companionship, stating, “Career was there, it still is, and it will continue to exist, but I think the bigger blessing is my husband. If you are not happy in your actual life, no matter what you achieve, you will not get happiness from it.” She believes that personal fulfillment and having a supportive partner outweigh professional achievements, highlighting a grounded perspective on life and success.
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Madhuri Dixit’s journey illustrates the balance between personal happiness and professional aspirations. Her decision to return to India was influenced by multiple factors including family obligations, her husband’s professional goals, and her own desire to reconnect with her homeland. While she continues to maintain her career, her story underlines the importance of choosing what matters most and prioritizing relationships over fame or accolades.
