When Deepika Padukone told Madhuri Dixit about her father Prakash Padukone's crush on her: 'He locked himself in bathroom when you got married'

Madhuri Dixit, a top Bollywood actress since the '90s, is admired for her acting and dancing. Interestingly, her biggest fan isn’t her husband, Dr. Shriram Nene, but Deepika Padukone’s father, Prakash Padukone, who was once so fond of her that he struggled to accept her marriage.

After marrying Dr. Shriram Nene on October 17, 1999, Madhuri Dixit took a break from films, leaving many fans heartbroken. Deepika Padukone once told India Today that her father, Prakash Padukone, was so upset by Madhuri’s marriage that he locked himself in the bathroom upon hearing the news.



Deepika later shared that the incident is still a running joke in their family. Her father was visibly upset, and her mother even asked if he had been crying in the bathroom. Deepika also mentioned this to Madhuri Dixit, who was seen blushing upon hearing it.



Madhuri Dixit met Dr. Shriram Nene through an arranged setup. After her breakup with Sanjay Dutt, she wasn’t ready for a relationship, but her brother, Ajit Dixit, introduced her to his friend, a cardiovascular surgeon. In an interview, Madhuri admitted that, for the first time, she genuinely liked someone.

Prakash Padukone, the first Indian-origin badminton player to win the All England Open in 1980, will mark 45 years of his victory in 2025. A proud father-in-law to Ranveer Singh, he is often praised by both Deepika and Ranveer, who never misses a chance to cheer for him.