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Madhuri Dixit opens up about her and husband Dr Shriram Nene’s love languages
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Madhuri Dixit Nene and her husband, Dr Shriram Nene, have been happily married since 1999, crediting their strong relationship to mutual respect and support. They prioritize healthy communication, conflict resolution, and showing love through cooking and eating together.

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