Madhuri Dixit

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Madhuri Dixit

Madhuri Dixit in Devdas (2002)
Birth name Madhuri Shankar Dixit
Born May 15, 1967 (age 39)
Flag of India Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Spouse(s) Dr. Sriram Madhav Nene
Filmfare Awards
Best Actress: Dil (1990)
Best Actress: Beta (1992)
Best Actress: Hum Aapke Hain Kaun (1994)
Best Actress: Dil To Pagal Hai (1997)
Best Supporting Actress: Devdas (2002)

Madhuri Dixit (Marathi: माधुरी दीक्षित) pronunciation: [maːd̪ʱʊriː d̪ɪkʂɪt] or [d̪ɪkʃɪt]) (born as Madhuri Shankar Dixit to a Marathi family on May 15, 1967) is a five-time Filmfare Awards winning Indian Bollywood actress. She is a native of Mumbai, India. Throughout the late 1980s and the 1990s, she dominated Hindi cinema as a leading actress, appearing in many hit films. She is considered to be an icon of the Bollywood film industry.[1]

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[edit] Film career

Dixit attended Parle College and wanted to be a micro-biologist.[2] She is trained as a Kathak dancer, in the Indian classical tradition. She made her acting debut in Abodh (1984). After a few minor and supporting roles her first major role was in Tezaab (1988) which launched her career. She then went on to star in the hit films Dayavan (1988), Ram Lakhan (1989), Dil (1990), Saajan (1991), Beta (1992), Khalnayak (1993), and the Bollywood blockbuster Hum Aapke Hain Kaun! (1994). After three years of little success, she appeared as Pooja in the successful Dil To Pagal Hai (1997) for which she won her fourth Filmfare Best Actress Award[3]

For many years, she was considered to be the most popular and powerful actress in Bollywood, known for her beauty, acting talents, and dancing skills. Nearly all her hit dancing sequences were choreographed by Saroj Khan. Her dance sequence in the song Chane Ke Kheth Mein (Film Anjaam) received critical acclaim. Her dancing skills, facial grimaces and lusting eyes in the song has haunted the hearts of millions of people ever since.

In 2001, Dixit was awarded the National Citizens Award to recognise various activities that effect everyday life.[4]

In 2002, she starred in Devdas, with actor Shahrukh Khan and Aishwarya Rai. Madhuri Dixit was applauded for her acting in the film. The film attracted worldwide attention and was featured at the Cannes Film Festival.[5] Since then she has not appeared in any films.

On February 25, 2006 she performed on stage for the first time in six years at the Filmfare Awards to music from her last movie Devdas.[6] Her performance was choreographed by Saroj Khan and was very well received.

Madhuri Dixit has been the muse for the famous Indian painter M.F. Hussain who considers her the epitome of the Indian woman. She also appeared in his film Gaja Gamini (2000). Gaja Gamini was intended as a tribute to Dixit's talent and beauty.[7]

On December 7, 2006, Dixit returned to Mumbai along with her husband and sons in order to start to film her new movie titled Aaja Nachle, to be produced by Yash Chopra and directed by Anil Mehta.[8]

[edit] Fame and International Popularity

Madhuri has a large fan base not only in India but also several Middle Eastern countries. Notably, she has earned an iconic status among people of Afghanistan (being equally admired by both men and women), Iran, Pakistan, and the Arab countries from the Gulf region. Her portraits became covers of mirrors of Kabul's beauty salons and music and video shops and restaurants.[2] She also became a source of inspiration and fashion trendsetter among Arab teenage girls.

[edit] Personal life

Madhuri, born to Shankar and Snehlata Dixit, married an Indian-American, UCLA trained cardiovascular surgeon who practices in Denver, Dr. Sriram Madhav Nene, in 1999, also from a Marathi Koknastha Bramhin family. She has two sons, Arin (born in March 2003 in Colorado) and Ryan (born on March 8, 2005 in Colorado).

She has two elder sisters, Rupa and Bharati, and an elder brother, Ajit. Madhuri now lives with Dr. Nene and her two children in Denver, Colorado, USA.

[edit] Awards and nominations

[edit] Awards won

[edit] Filmfare Awards

[edit] Star Screen Awards

[edit] Zee Cine Awards

[edit] Other Awards

  • 2001: National Citizens Award

[edit] Awards nominated

[edit] Filmography

Title Year Role Other Notes
Aaja Nachle 2007 filming[9]
Devdas 2002 Chandramuki Winner, Filmfare Best Supporting Actress Award
Hum Tumhare Hain Sanam 2002 Radha
Lajja 2001 Janki Nominated, Filmfare Best Supporting Actress Award
Yeh Raaste Hain Pyaar Ke 2001 Neha
Gaja Gamini 2000 Gaja Gamini/Sangita/
Shakuntala/Monika/Mona Lisa
Pukar 2000 Anjali Nominated, Filmfare Best Actress Award
Aarzoo 1999 Pooja
Wajood 1998 Apoorva Choudhury
Bade Miyan Chhote Miyan 1998 Madhuri Dixit Special appearance
Dil To Pagal Hai 1997 Pooja Winner, Filmfare Best Actress Award
Mohabbat 1997 Shweta Sharma
Mrityudand 1997 Phoolva
Mahaanta 1997 Jenny Pinto
Koyla 1997 Gauri
Paapi Devta 1996
Prem Granth 1996 Kajri
Rajkumar 1996 Rajkumari Vishaka
Yaraana 1995 Lalita/Shikha Nominated, Filmfare Best Actress Award
Raja 1995 Madhu Garewal Nominated, Filmfare Best Actress Award
Hum Aapke Hain Koun...! 1994 Nisha Choudhury Winner, Filmfare Best Actress Award
Anjaam 1994 Shivani Chopra Nominated, Filmfare Best Actress Award
Aansoo Bane Angaray 1993
Dil Tera Aashiq 1993 Sonia Khanna/Savitri Devi
Phool 1993
Khalnayak 1993 Ganga (Gangotri Devi) Nominated, Filmfare Best Actress Award
Sahibaan 1993 Sahibaan
Dharavi 1993 Dreamgirl
Sangeet 1992
Khel 1992 Seema/Jhari Bhuti
Prem Deewane 1992 Shivangi Mehra
Zindagi Ek Juaa 1992 Juhi
Beta 1992 Saraswati Winner, Filmfare Best Actress Award
Prahaar 1991 Shirley
Saajan 1991 Pooja Nominated, Filmfare Best Actress Award
Pratikaar 1991 Madhu
100 Days 1991 Devi
Khilaaf 1991 Sweta
Pyaar Ka Devata 1991 Devi
Thanedaar 1990 Chanda
Jamai Raja 1990 Rekha
Sailaab 1990 Dr. Sushma
Jeevan Ek Sangharsh 1990 Madhu Sen
Deewana Mujh Sa Nahin 1990 Anita
Dil 1990 Madhu Mehra Winner, Filmfare Best Actress Award
Izzatdaar 1990
Kishen Kanhaiya 1990 Anju
Maha Sangram 1990
Paap Ka Anth 1989
Parinda 1989 Paro India's official entry to the Oscars
Kanoon Apna Apna 1989 Bharathi
Tridev 1989 Divya Mathur
Mujrim 1989 Sonia
Ilaaka 1989 Vidya
Prem Pratigyaa 1989 Laxmi Nominated, Filmfare Best Actress Award
Ram Lakhan 1989 Radha
Vardi 1989 Jaya
Tezaab 1988 Mohini Nominated, Filmfare Best Actress Award
Dayavan 1988 Neela Velhu
Khatron Ke Khiladi 1988 Kavita
Mohre 1988
Uttar Dakshin 1987
Hifazat 1987 Janki
Swati 1986
Awara Baap 1985
Abodh 1984

[edit] Trivia

  • Recently, on Women's International Day, a special article was released to pay tribute to Bollywood Heroines. Dixit topped the list of the Best Bollywood Actresses Ever.[10]
  • Bollywood industry insiders have nicknamed Madhuri Queen Bee and La Dixit.[11]
  • Dixit has a film title named after (one of the few films in Bollywood named after an actor/actress) called Main Madhuri Dixit Banna Chahti Hoon! (2003)[12]
  • Actor Saif Ali Khan once asked about his wildest wish in an interview answered that it was to kiss Madhuri's navel.

[edit] See also

[edit] References

  1. ^ geocities.com. Madhuri profile. Retrieved on 12 December 2006.
  2. ^ geocities.com. Madhuri's early career. Retrieved on 12 December 2006.
  3. ^ filmfareawards.indiatimes.com. Madhuri wins her fourth!!. Retrieved on 12 December 2006.
  4. ^ hinduonnet.com. Madhuri awarded National Citizens Award. Retrieved on 12 December 2006.
  5. ^ vluvshahrukh.com. Devdas goes to Cannes Film Festival. Retrieved on 12 December 2006.
  6. ^ expressindia.com. Six years after, Madhuri Dixit to sizzle again. Retrieved on 20 February 2006.
  7. ^ santabanta.com. The work of the muse. Retrieved on 12 December 2006.
  8. ^ rediff.com. Madhuri Dixit arrives for new film. Retrieved on 10 December 2006.
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  10. ^ specials.rediff.com. Best Bollywood Actresses Ever!. Retrieved on 13 March 2007.
  11. ^ deccanherald.com. Madhuri: The Queen Bee. Retrieved on 20 February 2006.
  12. ^ imdb.com. Film named after Madhuri Dixit. Retrieved on 12 December 2006.

[edit] External links

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