When Madhuri Dixit recalled her fearless first date with Dr Shriram Nene: ‘I swear I had not sat on a bicycle for the past 20 years’

Madhuri Dixit Nene is one of Bollywood’s most graceful icons. She has charmed audiences for years since her debut and later became a household name with celebrated films like Devdas, Hum Aapke Hain Koun and Beta. Beyond her illustrious career, her personal life has always warmed hearts. She married Dr Shriram Nene in 1999, stepping away from the limelight of the film industry to begin a new chapter. The actress recently reminisced about the surprising and nerve-wracking circumstances of their very first date. The globally recognized star admitted that despite her on-screen confidence, the doctor's adventurous choice of outing left her completely frightened, leading to a candid moment between them.Madhuri once spoke about that unforgettable day on Simi Garewal’s show. She recalled that Dr Nene invited her for a mountain-biking outing — a sport she had never tried. She described the moment with honesty and humour: “The first time we met, he said, ‘Let’s go mountain biking.’ I swear I had not sat on a bicycle for the past 20 years. I am like, ‘Okay, let’s go.’ Mom was like, ‘What’s wrong with you? Do you know what it involves?’ And I am like, ‘Yeah, you just sit on a bike and you go.’ Once we went there, that was when I knew what mountain biking is.” She remembered the fear vividly, describing how she rode down steep slopes, completely shocked at her own courage. Madhuri shared, “I literally was frightened out of my wits… ‘Did I just come down that?’” When she confessed to Dr Nene that she had never done anything like it, he admired her effort. As she recalled, he told her, “You are brave.” Their adventure became a defining moment, showing how naturally they connected.On October 17, the couple celebrated 26 years of marriage. Madhuri shared a heartfelt video on Instagram, captioned: “From moments to memories, 26 years of walking through life hand in hand. Happy anniversary.”