Ranganathan Madhavan and Sarita Birje have a tale of sweet love that not many people know about them. Theirs was a long eight-year dating, which resulted in their wedding. We have now been together as husband and wife for almost two decades. They survived the ups and downs of life together during this period and were a constant support for one another. So how did the lovebirds start it all, and how did their marriage succeed? Let’s look closer.
The two met in 1991 at a correspondence class
A Bachelor in Electronics, Madhavan was very interested in joining the Armed Forces and entering the National Cadet Corps as well. Nevertheless, he was unable to fulfill his dream and began to teach interpersonal and public speaking classes in Kolhapur. Sarita was, on the other hand, an ambitious air hostess. She entered Madhavan’s courses in 1991 on the advice of her relatives to help her prepare for the interview process.
It was Sarita who asked Madhavan for a date although the class of Madhavan helped Sarita brushing up her skills, little did both know it would also prove to be a life-changing event for them. Sarita was able to interview her air hostess. She shared the news with Madhavan and asked him for a dinner date to express her appreciation.
Talking about this in an interview, Madhavan said:
“When I met Sarita, I taught a class of personality development in Kolhapur. She was in an airliner looking for a career and attending my classes. She thought it was in part because of my classes when she eventually bagged the cat and took me to a’ thank you’ dinner. This love is how it started.
This one date led to a different one. And they decided to take a relationship to the next level after eight years of romancing and dating.
Their Tamil wedding was a private affair
It was 1999, and although at that time he hadn’t made it big in the film world, Madhavan had bagged roles in Hindi TV series such as Banegi Apni Baat and Sea-Hawks. He also hosted Tol Mol Ke Bol’s popular game show. That year the couple decided to ring the bells of the wedding. In Chennai, they had a traditional Tamil wedding, which was an affair of strict family and friends.
Here is what Madhavan told when he asked about his marriage:
“…She asked me out on a date one day. I was a dark man and thought it was an opportunity. I didn’t know if I would ever get married, so I grabbed on to the opportunity and married her.”
Madhavan became a superstar after marriage
Not only did Madhavan find marital bliss after marriage, but it also witnessed new success in the mainstream cinema world. His first big break came in 2000 when he was cast as a lead by Mani Ratnam in Alaipayuthey, earning him his first Filmfare (South) nomination. At the box office, the film did well and was recreated as Saathiya’in 2002. He made a lot of movies with Mani and got stardom south. Through success came a lot of fame and praise, but the relationship of the couple grew stronger. Madhavan trust in holding the link very transparent and entrusting
In an interview he shared:
“And when I go out, I leave my phone behind or send it to Sarita if I’m busy……. She has the chance to go through the messages or calls, insisting that I have nothing to hide. Which enhances her faith in me.
The trust further increased as Madhavan used to take Sarita with him for every outdoor shooting after their marriage. Madhavan has been quoted as saying.
I found there were a lot of temptations— being in the company of beautiful women in outdoor shoots. Everywhere I went, I took Sarita. She was around this way when I was introduced to actresses. During my outstation schedules, I was never lonely. If Sarita sees me in a romantic scene, she knows there’s no real feeling behind it.
Mani Ratnam told Madhavan how to head a happy married life
Sarita and Madhavan were blessed with their son Vedant in August 2005. In 2009, he and his wife and son moved to Mumbai when he started to get reasonable offers. The couple celebrated the 19th anniversary of their marriage in June 2018. Madhavan offers marital advice to his mentor Mani Ratnam for his long-lasting marriage. Mani once told him, “Most people are fatally checking their relationships when there’s no need to.” Sarita has also made sure the family has a healthy lifestyle, considering Madhavan’s star status. They’ve made sure Vedant stays grounded too, playing with other kids and learning from his mistake.
Both give their personal space to each other, which has helped to strengthen their marriage.
In an interview to TOI, Madhavan said:
“She fully understands me; she keeps me wholly grounded. If we go to a wedding, we assert that we want to wish the couple in a line like everybody else. Also, she’s practical…… I never ask Sarita where she’s going, with whom or when she’s going to be back…… We don’t assert on going out with each other, and we don’t have to explain who they’re with.
Madhavan and Sarita have stood together in the test of times and have always loved each other’s every moment. We wish all the best for their future to the family.
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