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==Film Career== |
==Film Career== |
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She is trained as a [[Kathak]] dancer, in the Indian classical tradition |
She is trained as a [[Kathak]] dancer, in the Indian classical tradition.<ref>[http://www.shaadibliss.com/bollywood-actresses/Madhuri-Dixit.html "All about Madhuri"], ShaadiBliss.com</ref> Her first major role was in ''[[Tezaab]]'' ([[1988]]). She then went on to star in the hit films ''[[Dil]]'' ([[1990]]), ''[[Beta (movie)|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]] |
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In 2002, she starred in ''[[Devdas (2002 film)|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]]. |
In 2002, she starred in ''[[Devdas (2002 film)|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]]. |
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==Trivia== |
==Trivia== |
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* Bollywood industry insiders have nicknamed Madhuri ''Queen Bee'' and ''La Dixit'' |
* Bollywood industry insiders have nicknamed Madhuri ''Queen Bee'' and ''La Dixit''. <ref>[http://www.deccanherald.com/deccanherald/may022004/ent1.asp "Return of the Queen Bee"], Deccan Hearld (May 02, 2004)</ref> |
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* She is also known for her famous laugh, and is often called the "Julia Roberts" of India. |
* She is also known for her famous laugh, and is often called the "Julia Roberts" of India. |
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* Madhuri Dixit's wedding reception saw lots of her colleagues and co-stars, among them [[Dilip Kumar]], [[Salman Khan]], [[Anil Kapoor]], [[Rekha]] and [[Sridevi]]. |
* Madhuri Dixit's wedding reception saw lots of her colleagues and co-stars, among them [[Dilip Kumar]], [[Salman Khan]], [[Anil Kapoor]], [[Rekha]] and [[Sridevi]]. |
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Revision as of 05:25, 25 September 2006
Madhuri Dixit | |
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 Madhuri Dixit in Devdas (2002) | |
| Born | May 15, 1967 |
| Occupation(s) | Actress, Model |
Madhuri Dixit (Marathi/Hindi: माधुरी दीक्षित, Urdu: مادهوری دیکشت, pronunciation: [maːd̪ʱʊriː d̪ɪkʂɪt] or [d̪ɪkʃɪt]) (born as Madhuri Shankar Dixit on May 15, 1967) is an 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.
Film Career
She is trained as a Kathak dancer, in the Indian classical tradition.[1] 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 [2] 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.[citation needed]
Family life
Madhuri, born to Shankar and Snehlata Dixit, married an Indian-American Cardiovascular Surgeon from Denver, Dr. Sriram Madhav Nene, in 1999. She has two sons, Areen (born in March 2003 in Florida) and Rayan (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
Filmography
| Title | Year | Role | Other Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kabhie Kabhie[citation needed] | 2007 | Announced | |
| Devdas | 2002 | Chandramukhi | Winner, Filmfare Best Supporting Actress Award India's official entry to the Oscars |
| 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 |
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| Pukar | 2000 | Anjali | Nominated, Filmfare Best Actress Award |
| Aarzoo | 1999 | Pooja | |
| Wajood | 1998 | Apoorva Choudhury | |
| Bade Miyan Chhote Miyan | 1998 | Herself | 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 | |
| Yaarana | 1995 | Lalita/Shikha | |
| Raja | 1995 | Madhu Garhwal | Nominated, Filmfare Best Actress Award |
| Hum Aapke Hain Koun...! | 1994 | Nisha Choudhury | Winner, Filmfare Best Actress Award |
| Anjaam | 1994 | Shivani Chopra | |
| 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 | |
| Ram Lakhan | 1989 | Radha | |
| Vardi | 1989 | Jaya | |
| Tezaab | 1988 | Mohini | |
| Dayavan | 1988 | Neela Velhu | |
| Khatron Ke Khiladi | 1988 | Kavita | |
| Mohre | 1988 | ||
| Uttar Dakshin | 1987 | ||
| Hifazat | 1987 | Janki | |
| Swati | 1986 | ||
| Awara Baap | 1985 | ||
| Abodh | 1984 |
Awards
Madhuri Dixit has won five Filmfare Awards so far:-
- 1990, Filmfare Best Actress Award, Dil.
- 1992, Filmfare Best Actress Award, Beta.
- 1994, Filmfare Best Actress Award, Hum Aapke Hain Kaun.
- 1997, Filmfare Best Actress Award, Dil To Pagal Hai.
- 2002, Filmfare Best Supporting Actress Award, Devdas.
She has been nominated seven times in the Best Actress category and twice in the Best Supporting Actress category at the Filmfare. Her other achievements include- 4 Screen Awards, 2 Zee Cine Awards: a Zee Cine Award Best Actor- Female for Dil To Pagal Hai (1997) and a Zee Cine Award Best Actor in a Supporting Role- Female for Lajaa (2001), 1 Sansui Award and many more.
Trivia
- Bollywood industry insiders have nicknamed Madhuri Queen Bee and La Dixit. [3]
- She is also known for her famous laugh, and is often called the "Julia Roberts" of India.
- Madhuri Dixit's wedding reception saw lots of her colleagues and co-stars, among them Dilip Kumar, Salman Khan, Anil Kapoor, Rekha and Sridevi.
- She has been the highest-paid actress ever since Sridevi quit movies up until her last film, Devdas.
See also
External links
References
- ^ "All about Madhuri", ShaadiBliss.com
- ^ "expressindia.com". Six years after, Madhuri Dixit to sizzle again. Retrieved 20 February.
{{cite web}}: Check date values in:|accessdate=(help); Unknown parameter|accessyear=ignored (|access-date=suggested) (help) - ^ "Return of the Queen Bee", Deccan Hearld (May 02, 2004)