Madhuri Dixit says her sons Arin and Ryan don’t need to be ‘like a star’; ‘They can be their own people on YouTube’ like her husband Dr Shriram Nene

Madhuri Dixit remains one of Bollywood’s most cherished stars, but when it comes to her family life, she takes pride in the quiet confidence her children are building away from the glare of traditional stardom. Speaking in a recent interview, the actress reflected on how the digital world—especially YouTube—has opened new pathways for her sons, Arin and Ryan, to express themselves without the pressure of living up to her legacy.

‘They can be their own people on YouTube’

Madhuri shared that she is amazed by how comfortable her sons are on camera despite being only 22 and 20. She praised their clarity, confidence, and ease in being themselves, emphasising that they don't need to follow her path into films or stardom.


“It’s wonderful to see how kids are so confident when they talk. They’re very sure of their choices in life and what they’re talking about. We learn so much from them every day of our lives. They don’t have to be like a star or anything. They can be their own people on YouTube. That’s amazing,” she told Screen.

Dr Shriram Nene’s YouTube journey inspires the family

Madhuri noted that her husband, Dr Shriram Nene, has embraced a public role on YouTube, where he discusses health, wellness, preventive care and lifestyle. She credited his tech-savviness for the channel’s success and said audiences appreciate the relatability he brings.

“My husband is so tech savvy, he’s amazing. He’s done a lot of YouTube, where he’s talking about health, different things you can do to protect yourself from different diseases, giving information about diet and wellness. He does extremely well. People want to watch that because they want to learn,” she said.

She added that viewers connect with familiar faces who speak from experience. “When that face is so familiar, you feel a sort of relatability and connect to the person who’s talking. So, they listen to you. It’s fun,” she explained.

A family comfortable sharing their experiences

Madhuri said she never felt that her husband was putting too much of the family into the public eye. For her, YouTube is a platform built on shared experiences. “People want to listen to your experiences and see your learnings so that they can learn from it. That’s what YouTube is all about,” she argued.



The family has even created intergenerational content together, from grandparents discussing their journeys to the kids sharing their college experiences. Madhuri revealed that they filmed conversations before the boys left for college, mid-term reflections, and even sessions about basic life skills like cooking.

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