Madhuri Dixit (Marathi: माधुरी दीक्षित) (born Madhuri Shankar Dixit on May 15, 1967) is an award-winning Indian Bollywood actress. Throughout the late 1980s and 1990s, she dominated Hindi cinema as a leading actress and an accomplished dancer. Appearing in numerous commercial successes and delivering a myriad of critically-acclaimed performances, Dixit has established herself as one of the most respected and prominent female actors in Bollywood.
In 2008, she was awarded the Padma Shri, India's fourth-highest civilian award, by the Government of India.
'''''''Early life'''''''
Madhuri Dixit is a native of Mumbai, India. She was born Madhuri Shankar Dixit to Shankar and Snehlata Dixit, of a Marathi Chitpavan Brahmin family. Dixit attended Parle College and wanted to be a micro-biologist.
She is an accomplished Kathak dancer and trained for eight years.
'''''''''''Film career''''''''''''''
Madhuri Dixit made her acting debut in Abodh (1984). After a few minor and supporting roles, she landed the lead female role in Tezaab (1988), which shot her to stardom, and for which she received her first Filmfare nomination. She then starred in a number of hits that included Ram Lakhan (1989), Parinda (1989), Tridev (1989), and Kishen Kanhaiya (1990).
In 1990, Dixit starred in Indra Kumar's romantic-drama Dil, alongside Aamir Khan. She played the role of Madhu Mehra, a rich and spoiled young girl who falls in love with Raja, played by Khan, and later leaves her house in order to marry him. The film became one of the biggest box-office hits of the year in India, and Dixit's performance earned her the first Filmfare Best Actress Award of her career.
She followed Dil with another line of hits, including Saajan (1991), Beta (1992), Khalnayak (1993), Hum Aapke Hain Kaun! (1994), and Raja (1995). Dixit's performance in Beta, that of a woman married to an illiterate, well-meaning man who exposes her scheming mother-in-law, won her a second Filmfare Award for Best Actress.
Hum Aapke Hain Kaun! became one of the biggest grossers ever in the history of Hindi cinema. It went on to collect over Rs. 650 million in India and over Rs. 150 million overseas, and won Dixit her third Filmfare Best Actress Award. In that same year, Dixit was also nominated in the same category for her performance in Anjaam, which won her critical acclaim.
After an unsuccessful year in 1996, Dixit appeared as Pooja in Yash Chopra's Dil To Pagal Hai (1997). The film was a major national success, both critically and commercially, and Dixit won her fourth Filmfare Best Actress Award.
In that same year, Dixit starred in Prakash Jha's critically acclaimed Mrityudand. The film was known for straddling the boundary between a commercial and an art film. It won the Best Feature Film award at the Cinéma Tout Ecran in Geneva and the Bangkok Film Festival. Dixit's performance in the film landed her the Best Actress award at the annual Star Screen Awards.
Dixit is not only known for her acting skills, but for her dancing skills as well. Her dance sequences, accompanying famous Bollywood songs such as Ek Do Teen (from Tezaab), Bada Dukh Deenha (from Ram Lakhan), Dhak Dhak (from Beta), Chane Ke Khet Mein (from Anjaam), Choli Ke Peechhe (from Khalnayak), Akhiyan Milaun (from Raja), Piya Ghar Aya (from Yaarana), Key Sera (from Pukar), Maar Daala (from Devdas), among others, have received abundant critical acclaim.
In 2002, she starred in Sanjay Leela Bhansali's Devdas with Shahrukh Khan and Aishwarya Rai. Her performance was applauded and earned her a Filmfare Best Supporting Actress Award. The film attracted worldwide attention and was featured at the Cannes Film Festival.
The following year a film named after her, Main Madhuri Dixit Banna Chahti Hoon!, was released
in which a woman (played by Antara Mali) aspires to become the new Madhuri Dixit by trying her luck in the Bollywood industry.
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.Her performance was choreographed by Saroj Khan.
Madhuri Dixit has been the muse for the famous Indian painter M.F. Husain who considers her the epitome of womanhood. Hence he made a film named Gaja Gamini (2000) in which Madhuri acted. The film was intended as a tribute to Ms. Dixit herself.
In this film she can be seen portraying various forms and manifestations of womanhood including the muse of Kalidasa, Leonardo's Mona Lisa, a rebel, and an incarnation of musical euphoria.
On December 7, 2006, Dixit returned to Mumbai along with her husband and sons to start filming for Aaja Nachle (2007). The film released in November 2007 and despite the critics panning it, Dixit's performance was well received, with the New York Times commenting about her that "she's still got it".
On Women's International Day in 2007, Dixit topped Rediff's list of the Best Bollywood Actresses Ever.
In May 2008, she was given a tribute by Indian Film Festival at Los Angeles.In March 2010, The Economic Times named Madhuri Dixit in the list of the "33 women who made India proud".[4] In 2010/2011, she made a super successful entry into television world through the dance reality show Jhalak Dikhlaja 4
'''''''''''''Personal life''''''''''
The President, Smt. Pratibha Devisingh Patil presenting the Padma Shri Award to Ms. Madhuri Dixit.In 1999, she married Sriram Madhav Nene, an Indian doctor who resides in USA. A UCLA-trained cardiovascular surgeon who practices in Denver, Nene is also from a Marathi Konkanastha Brahmin 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 and her family resides in Denver, Colorado, USA.
'''''''''''Awards and nominations'''''''''''
Filmfare Awards
Won
1990: Filmfare Best Actress Award for Dil.
1992: Filmfare Best Actress Award for Beta
1994: Filmfare Best Actress Award for Hum Aapke Hain Kaun
1997: Filmfare Best Actress Award for Dil To Pagal Hai
2002: Filmfare Best Supporting Actress Award for Devdas
2011: Filmfare Special Award for completing 25 years in the Indian film industry
Nominated
1988: Filmfare Best Actress Award for Tezaab
1989: Filmfare Best Actress Award for Prem Pratigya
1991: Filmfare Best Actress Award for Saajan
1993: Filmfare Best Actress Award for Khalnayak
1994: Filmfare Best Actress Award for Anjaam
1995: Filmfare Best Actress Award for Raja
1995: Filmfare Best Actress Award for Yaraana
1997: Filmfare Best Actress Award for Mrityudand
2000: Filmfare Best Actress Award for Pukar
2001: Filmfare Best Supporting Actress Award for Lajja
2008: Filmfare Best Actress Award for Aaja Nachle
Star Screen Awards
Won
1994: Star Screen Award Best Actress for Hum Aapke Hain Kaun!
1995: Star Screen Award Best Actress for Raja
1997: Star Screen Award Best Actress for Mrityudand
2002: Star Screen Award Best Supporting Actress for Devdas
Nominated
2000: Star Screen Award Best Actress for Pukar
Zee Cine Awards
Won
1998: Zee Cine Award for Best Actor - Female for Dil To Pagal Hai
2002: Zee Cine Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role - Female for Lajja
Nominated
2000: Zee Cine Award for Best Actor - Female for Pukar
2003: Zee Cine Award for Best Actor - Female for Devdas
IIFA Awards
Nominated
2000: IIFA Best Actress Award for Pukar
Stardust Awards
Nominated
2008: Stardust Star of the Year Award - Female for Aaja Nachle
''''''''''Honours and recognitions'''''''''''''
1997: "Kalabhinetri" award by the Government of Andhra Pradesh
2001: National Citizen's Award
2007: "Bollywood's Best Actress Ever"
2008: Padma Shri, India's fourth highest civilian award by the Government of India
2008: Honored at IFFLA Indian Film Festival of Los Angeles
* * * * FILMS * * * *
As An Actor
Aaja Nachle (November 30, 2007) (Released) ...... Dia
Devdas (July 12, 2002) (Released) ...... Chandramukhi
Hum Tumhare Hain Sanam (May 24, 2002) (Released) ...... Radha
Lajja (August 31, 2001) (Released) ...... Janki
Yeh Raaste Hai Pyaar Ke (August 10, 2001) (Released) ...... Neha
Gaja Gamini (December 1, 2000) (Released) ...... Gaja Gamini/Sangita/Shakuntala/Monika/Mona Lisa
Pukar (February 11, 2000) (Released) ...... Anjali
Aarzoo (March 19, 1999) (Released) ...... Pooja
Wajood (December 11, 1998) (Released) ...... Apoorva Choudhury
Bade Miyan Chhote Miyan (October 16, 1998) (Released) ...... Herself (Special Appearance) (Uncredited)
Gharwali Baharwali (June 12, 1998) (Released) ...... Herself (Special Appearance)
Dil To Pagal Hai (October 30, 1997) (Released) ...... Pooja
Mohabbat (September 19, 1997) (Released) ...... Shweta Sharma
Mirtyudand (July 11, 1997) (Released) ...... Phoolva
Mahaanta (May 23, 1997) (Released) ...... Jenny Pinto
Koyla (April 18, 1997) (Released) ...... Gauri
Prem Granth (May 31, 1996) (Released) ...... Kajri
Rajkumar (March 22, 1996) (Released) ...... Rajkumari Vishaka
Yaraana (October 20, 1995) (Released) ...... Lalita/Shikha
Raja (June 22, 1995) (Released) ...... Madhu Garhwal
Zameen (1995) (Released)
Paapi Devta (1995) (Released)
Suhaag (November 4, 1994) (Released)
Hum Aapke Hai Koun! (August 5, 1994) (Released) ...... Nisha Choudhury
Anjaam (April 22, 1994) (Released) ...... Shivani Chopra
Dil Tera Ashiq (October 22, 1993) (Released) ...... Sonia Khanna/Savitri Devi
Khalnayak (August 6, 1993) (Released) ...... Ganga (Gangotri Devi)
Sahibaan (July 16, 1993) (Released) ...... Sahibaan
Aansoo Bane Angaarey (1993) (Released) ...... Usha
Phool (1993) (Released)
Dharavi (1993) (Released) ...... Dreamgirl
Khel (August 14, 1992) (Released) ...... Seema/Jhari Bhuti
Prem Deewane (June 12, 1992) (Released) ...... Shivangi Mehra
Zindagi Ek Juaa (May 15, 1992) (Released) ...... Juhi
Beta (April 3, 1992) (Released) ...... Saraswati
Sangeet (1992) (Released)
Saajan (December 20, 1991) (Released) ...... Pooja Saxena
Pratikaar (August 16, 1991) (Released) ...... Madhu
100 Days / Hundred Days (May 31, 1991) (Released) ...... Devi
Pyar Ka Devta (January 11, 1991) (Released)
Khilaf (1991) (Released) ...... Sweta
Prahaar (1991) (Released) ...... Shirley
Thanedaar (December 14, 1990) (Released) ...... Chanda
Jamai Raja (October 19, 1990) (Released) ...... Rekha
Sailaab (August 31, 1990) (Released) ...... Dr. Sushma Malhotra
Jeevan Ek Sanghursh (August 3, 1990) (Released) ...... Madhu Sen
Deewana Mujh Sa Nahin (July 20, 1990) (Released) ...... Anita
Dil (June 22, 1990) (Released) ...... Madhu Mehra
Izzatdar (March 16, 1990) (Released) ...... Mohini
Kishen Kanhaiya (March 9, 1990) (Released) ...... Anju
Maha Sangram (January 12, 1990) (Released)
Roti Ki Keemat (1990) (Released)
Pyaar Ka Devata (1990) (Released) ...... Radha
Paap Ka Anth (December 8, 1989) (Released)
Parinda (November 3, 1989) (Released) ...... Paro
Kanoon Apna Apna (October 27, 1989) (Released) ...... Bharathi
Tridev (July 7, 1989) (Released) ...... Divya Mathur
Mujrim (June 28, 1989) (Released) ...... Sonia
Ilaaka (May 12, 1989) (Released) ...... Vidya
Prem Pratigya (March 19, 1989) (Released) ...... Laxmi Rao
Ram Lakhan (January 27, 1989) (Released) ...... Radha Shastri
Vardi (January 6, 1989) (Released) ...... Jaya
Tezaab (November 10, 1988) (Released) ...... Mohini
Dayavan (October 21, 1988) (Released) ...... Neela Velhu
Khatron Ke Khiladi (May 27, 1988) (Released) ...... Kavita
Mohre (1988) (Released)
Uttar Dakshin (November 13, 1987) (Released)
Hifazat (September 18, 1987) (Released) ...... Janki
Swati (1986) (Released)
Awara Baap (November 29, 1985) (Released)
Abodh (August 10, 1984) (Released)
Playback Singer
Aaja Nachle (November 30, 2007) (Released)
Devdas (July 12, 2002) (Released)