Namrata Shirodkar, known for her roles in films like ‘Vaastav’ and ‘Pukar,’ maintained strict boundaries regarding on-screen intimacy, refusing kissing scenes and bold roles. After marrying superstar Mahesh Babu in 2005, whom she met while filming ‘Vamsi’, she chose to leave her acting career, adhering to his preference for a non-working wife. The couple now have a daughter, Sitara Ghattamaneni.