Mahesh Babu shared this photo. (Image courtesy: urstrulymahesh )
Highlights
- Mahesh Babu turned 46 on Monday
- He married actress Namrata Shirodkar in 2005
- The couple are parents to two kids - Gautham and Sitara
Happy birthday, Mahesh Babu. If you have not been charmed by this Telugu superstar and his blockbuster films, we are sorry to say that you are missing out quite a bit. The actor-producer is as loved for his acting prowess as he is for his striking looks. We are not joking when we say that Mahesh Babu seems to have found the elixir to youth. Having started his career at the age of four, Mahesh Babu proved with each of his films that he was meant to be an actor. And, being born to the veteran Telugu actor Krishna, Mahesh Babu had some big shoes to fill and he did it with aplomb, amassing a gigantic fanbase that only seems to grow with time.
When he is not shattering box office records, Mahesh Babu is a man of simple tastes and loves to spend time with his family. This is evident from Mahesh Babu Instagram timeline. On his 46th birthday, we give you a glimpse of 10 of the actor's best family pictures that will let you understand the superstar a little more.
1.We have to start the list with a picture of Mahesh Babu and his father Krishna. This candid image shows just how much Mahesh Babu looks up to his father. In fact, the caption sums up the adulation the actor feels for his hero. He wrote, “That smile on his face makes it all worthwhile.”
2.Another throwback photo featuring the father-son duo was shared on the veteran actor's birthday. The image features Mahesh Babu as a teenager at a party with his father. Both actors looked dapper in the pic, but it is the unfiltered happiness of their faces that has won us over.
3. Here, Mahesh Babu described what his father meant to him. Along with a throwback image, the actor wrote, “My real hero...My mentor...My idol...My pillar of strength...My everything. Proud to be your son.”
4.Mahesh Babu's relationship with his mother Indira Devi is just as special. On the occasion of her birthday, Mahesh Babu shared a photo with a caption that said, “April 20. A very special day of the most special person in my life... Happy birthday Amma.”
5.Mahesh's love for his wife, actress Namrata Shirodkar is the stuff of fairytales. And, there are plenty of posts on social media to confirm this. This picture of the lovely couple on their 14th wedding anniversary is a testament to their bond. The image features Namrata laughing as a smiling Mahesh Babu gazes at her fondly. Did someone say goals?
6.And who can forget this loved-up photo of the couple kissing after the success of Mahesh Babu's film Bharat Ane Nenu. The photo from 2018 went viral in no time and had fans collectively going “awwww”.
7.Mahesh Babu is also a doting father and considers his kids to be his friends. The effortless bond between Mahesh Babu and his children, son Gautam Ghattamaneni and daughter Sitara Ghattamaneni, is a treat to witness. In one image featuring the three enjoying a meal, Mahesh Babu wrote, “Dinner with the gang!”
8.The family of four is also often seen spending quality time with each other. From picnics to holidays, the Ghattamanenis does it all and in style. Take, for instance, this family selfie from the streets of New York.
9.On Children's Day, Mahesh Babu shared a lovely photo of himself goofing around with his kids. In the caption, the actor said, “Endless smiles, fun, love...What you give is what you get. Wishing my two little pillars a very happy children's day. Love and blessings to mine and all the children of this world. Shine brighter each day.”
10.On the occasion of Women's Day too, Mahesh Babu shared a lovely collage dedicated to the women in his life -- his mother, wife and daughter. Just another reason to love the actor, isn't it?
Tell us in the comments which of these photos you are going to revisit today.