Madhuri Dixit
A.k.a / common misspelling: Madhoori Dixit
IMDB page: http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0002043
Wikipedia page: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Madhuri_Dixit
Occupation : Actress
Birth Date : 15 May, 1967
Birth Place : Bombay
Zodiac Sign : Taurus
Height : 5' 4
Weight : 51 Kilos
Eye Color : Dark Brown
Hair Color : Natural Brown
Nick Name : Bubbly
Marital Status : Married
Languages : Hindi, English
Hobbies : Listening to music
Mother's Name : Snehlata Dixit
Brother(s) : Ajit Dixit
Sister(s) : Two sisters
Spouse : Sriram Nene
Son : Two sons - Arin
Debut Film : Abodh
Address : Vijaydeep, 3rd Floor, Iris Park, Juhu, Mumbai 400 049
She is trained as a Kathak dancer, in the Indian classical tradition. Her first major role was in Tezaab (1988). She then went on to star in the hit films Dil (1990), Beta (1992), Khalnayak (1993), and the biggest blockbuster in Bollywood Hum Aapke Hain Kaun! (1994). She also appeared as Pooja in the successful Dil To Pagal Hai (1997). 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 directed by Saroj Khan. In 2002, she starred in Devdas, with actor Shahrukh Khan and Miss World 1994 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.
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 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. It is being reported that Madhuri is making a comeback to Bollywood, with a film aptly titled Suryamukhi being directed by a renowned Malayalam director Shaji N Karun. The film is based on the life of Raja Ravi Varman and his muse. Ajay Devgan is being considered for the film, being produced by Bobby Bedi. Madhuri's return has become the headline of major print and electronic media.
Latest reports suggest that Madhuri Dixit will make her comeback opposite Bollywood King Shahrukh Khan in Yash Chopra's latest offering.
Married to "Sriram Nene" on 17 October, 1999. She didn't quit films after marriage. She gave us a splendid performance in Pukar. Now she is blessed with a baby boy. 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. Then after a short gap, she came back in Lajja with a super performance which bagged her the Best Supporting Actor award in the Lux Zee Cine Awards 2002.
She was also awarded the "National Citizen's Award" on August 25, 2001 in Delhi. Tbe award recognizes excellence in various activities affecting national life.
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