Madhuri Dixit

Biography

Madhuri Dixit (born Madhuri Shankar Dixit on May 15, 1967, in Mumbai, India) is a celebrated Indian actress and accomplished Kathak dancer who has appeared in over 70 Hindi films. Throughout the late 1980s and 1990s, she established herself as one of Bollywood's leading actresses, earning widespread acclaim for her talent, beauty, and exceptional dancing skills. Dixit is often cited by the media as one of the best actresses in Bollywood, appearing in numerous commercially successful films and receiving recognition for several of her performances. She has won six Filmfare Awards, including four for Best Actress, one for Best Supporting Actress, and one Special Award. Dixit also holds the record for the highest number of Best Actress nominations at the Filmfare Awards, with 13. In 2008, she was honored with the Padma Shri, India's fourth-highest civilian award, by the Government of India. Known as the "Dhak Dhak Girl" of Bollywood, Madhuri's iconic films include Tezaab (1988), Dil (1990), Beta (1992), Hum Aapke Hain Koun..! (1994), and Devdas (2002). In addition to her illustrious film career, she has served as a judge on popular dance reality shows and actively engages in philanthropic work, including advocacy for children's rights with UNICEF. Madhuri is married to Dr. Shriram Nene, a cardiovascular surgeon, and they have two sons.

Most Known For

The Kapil Sharma Show

as Herself

The Kapil Sharma Show

Kaun Banega Crorepati

as Self

Indian Idol

as Self

The Great Indian Kapil Show

as Self

Koffee with Karan

as Self

Comedy Nights with Kapil

as Self

Wajood

as Apurva Choudhury

Yaraana

as Lalita

Gulaab Gang

as Rajjo

The Roshans

as Self

The Anupam Kher Show

as Herself

Mahaanta

as Jenny

The Romantics

as Self

Sahibaan

as Sahibaan

Bombay Talkies

as Self, special appearance in "Apna Bombay Talkies" (uncredited)

Comedy Nights Live

as Herself

Mrs. Deshpande

as Seema Deshpande (Mrs. Deshpande)

The Fame Game

as Anamika Anand

Devdas

as Chandramukhi