Namrata Shirodkar, a former actor and model, shared a reflective post on social media on December 31, commemorating the past year. In her Reel, she included previously unseen photographs highlighting cherished moments spent with her husband, Mahesh Babu, as well as their children, Sitara and Gautam Ghattamaneni. The post also featured notable appearances from actor Priyanka Chopra and other individuals significant to her life. Through this nostalgic recap, Shirodkar conveyed a sense of gratitude and joy for the special experiences shared throughout the year.
The year that was…” wrote Namrata with red heart emojis as she shared a Reel on Instagram. The video encapsulates a variety of joyful moments from the 2025 season, showcasing family vacations in Sri Lanka and other locations. It also includes images of the Ganapati puja celebrated at home, as well as highlights from various festivals celebrated together.
Namrata shared a series of pictures capturing memorable moments with her family and friends. One photo features her posing for a selfie with her sister, Shilpa Shirodkar, while another includes a snapshot with Miheeka Bajaj, wife of Rana Daggubati. Mahesh is seen affectionately holding their daughter, Sitara, and kissing her on the head in several images. The collection also showcases their recent Christmas celebrations with close friends. Additionally, Namrata included fun moments with Priyanka and paid tribute to their late pet dog, Nobu, by sharing a photo of him.
On Monday, Mahesh, Namrata, Sitara, and Gautam were seen at the Hyderabad airport as they embarked on a vacation to celebrate the New Year together. Sitara emulated Mahesh’s signature style, wearing a T-shirt and jeans, accessorized with sunglasses and a hat.
After completing the 2024 film Guntur Kaaram directed by Trivikram Srinivas, Mahesh Babu commenced shooting for SS Rajamouli’s Varanasi in early 2025. The film’s launch occurred in January 2025 with a subdued puja ceremony, following Mahesh’s training that began in 2024. An official announcement took place in November 2024 during an extravagant event at Ramoji Film City in Hyderabad. Varanasi features Priyanka Chopra and Prithviraj Sukumaran alongside Mahesh and is scheduled for release during Sankranthi 2027.
