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She has two elder sisters, Rupa and Bharati, and an elder brother, Ajit. Madhuri and her family resides in [[Denver, Colorado|Denver]], [[Colorado]], [[United States|USA]].
Madhuri feels that there is so much to learn from Bollywood mega superstar Amitabh Bachchan "Though I have not worked with him in any films, I have always admired Bachchan and this tour was a good opportunity to interact with him. There is so much to learn from Amitabh Bachchan," she confessed that it was good fun to be part of the US leg of the 'Unforgettable Tour'
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== Awards and nominations ==
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Madhuri Dixit | |
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![]() Madhuri Dixit on Nach Baliye (2007). | |
Born | Madhuri Shankar Dixit |
Occupation | Actress |
Years active | 1984–2002, 2007 |
Spouse | Shriram Nene |
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.[1] In 2008, she was awarded the Padma Shri, India's fourth-highest civilian award, by the Government of India.
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 a first Best Actress award at the Filmfare.
She followed it with another line of hits, including Saajan (1991), Beta (1992), Khalnayak (1993), Hum Aapke Hain Kaun! (1994), and Raja (1995).
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 for her portrayal.[2] 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 has not been known only for her acting skills, but her dancing 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.[3]
The following year a film named after her, Main Madhuri Dixit Banna Chahti Hoon!, was released[4] 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.[5] 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.[6] 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 etc.
On December 7, 2006, Dixit returned to Mumbai along with her husband and sons to start filming for Aaja Nachle (2007).[7] 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".[8][9]
On Women's International Day in 2007, Dixit topped Rediff's list of the Best Bollywood Actresses Ever.[1]
Personal life
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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.[10] She is trained as a Kathak dancer, in the Indian classical tradition.
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.
Madhuri feels that there is so much to learn from Bollywood mega superstar Amitabh Bachchan "Though I have not worked with him in any films, I have always admired Bachchan and this tour was a good opportunity to interact with him. There is so much to learn from Amitabh Bachchan," she confessed that it was good fun to be part of the US leg of the 'Unforgettable Tour' [11]
Awards and nominations
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
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
- 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
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
- 2003: Star Screen Award Best Supporting Actress for Devdas
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
Nominated
- 2000: IIFA Best Actress Award for Pukar
Nominated
Honours and recognitions
- 1997: "Kalabhinetri" award by the Government of Andhra Pradesh [1]
- 2001: National Citizen's Award [2]
- 2007: "Bollywood's Best Actress Ever" [3]
- 2008: Padma Shri, India's fourth highest civilian award by the Government of India [4]
- 2008: Honored and Tributed at IFFLA Indian Film Festivel of Los Angeles [5]
Filmography
References
- ^ a b "specials.rediff.com". Best Bollywood Actresses Ever.
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