Madhuri Dixit
Madhuri Dixit (born 15 May 1967) is an Indian actress who appear in Bollywood movies.[1] Dixit has won five Filmfare Awards, four for Best Actress and one for Best Supporting Actress. She holds the record for the highest number of Best Actress nominations (13) at Filmfare. In 2008, she was awarded the Padma Shri, India's fourth-highest civilian award by the Government of India.[2]
Madhuri Dixit | |
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 Madhuri Dixit at the launch of 'Emeralds for Elephants' | |
| Born | 15 May 1967 Mumbai, Maharashtra, India |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1984–2002 2007–present |
| Height | 1.63 m (5 ft 4 in) |
| Spouse(s) | Dr Shriram Madhav Nene (1999–present) |
| Website | www |
Career
She made her Bollywood debut with the movie Abudh in 1984. Her first breakthrough performance came in 1988, with the movie Tezaab. The movie also established her career in the industry. Since then she has appeared in movies like Dil, Beta, Khalnayak, Raja, Dil To Pagal Hai, Hum Tumhare Hain Sanam, Devdas, Aaja Nachle. She took a break after Devdas to raise her children and made a comeback with Aaja Nachle in 2007.
Personal life
She is married to Dr. Shriram Madhav and they have two children.[3]
Awards
- 1990: Filmfare Best Actress Award for Dil
- 1992: Filmfare Best Actress Award for Beta
- 1994: Filmfare Best Actress Award for Hum Aapke Hain Kaun
- 1994: Star Screen Best Actress Award for Hum Aapke Hain Kaun
- 1995: Star Screen Award Best Actress for Raja
- 1997: Filmfare Best Actress Award for Dil To Pagal Hai
- 1997: Star Screen Award Best Actress for Mrityudand
- 1998: Zee Cine Award for Best Actor - Female for Dil To Pagal Hai
- 2000: IIFA Best Actress Award for Pukar
- 2002: Filmfare Best Actress Award for- Devdas
- 2002: Star Screen Best Supporting Actress Award for Devdas
- 2002: Zee Cine Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role - Female for Lajja
Honors 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 Government of India
- 2008: Honored at IFFLA (Indian Film Festival of Los Angeles)
Filmography
| Year | Film | Role | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | Abodh | Gauri | ||
| 1985 | Awara Baap | Barkha | ||
| 1986 | Swati | Anandi | ||
| 1986 | Manav Hatya[4] | |||
| 1987 | Mohre | Maya | ||
| 1987 | Hifazat | Janki | ||
| 1987 | Uttar Dakshin | Chanda | ||
| 1988 | Khatron Ke Khiladi | Kavita | ||
| 1988 | Dayavan | Neela Velhu | ||
| 1988 | Tezaab | Mohini | Nominated—Filmfare Award for Best Actress | |
| 1989 | Vardi | Jaya | ||
| 1989 | Ram Lakhan | Radha | ||
| 1989 | Prem Pratigyaa | Laxmi | Nominated—Filmfare Best Actress Award | |
| 1989 | Ilaaka | Vidya | ||
| 1989 | Mujrim | Sonia | ||
| 1989 | Tridev | Divya Mathur | ||
| 1989 | Kanoon Apna Apna | Bharathi | ||
| 1989 | Parinda | Paro | ||
| 1989 | Paap Ka Ant | |||
| 1989 | Satyavadi Raja Harishchandra [5] | Special appearance in a song | Gujarati film | |
| 1990 | Maha-Sangram | Jhumri | ||
| 1990 | Kishen Kanhaiya | Anju | ||
| 1990 | Izzatdaar | Mohini | ||
| 1990 | Dil | Madhu Mehra | Filmfare Best Actress Award | |
| 1990 | Deewana Mujh Sa Nahin | Anita | ||
| 1990 | Jeevan Ek Sangharsh | Madhu Sen | ||
| 1990 | Sailaab | Dr. Sushma Malhotra | ||
| 1990 | Jamai Raja | Rekha | ||
| 1990 | Thanedaar | Chanda | ||
| 1991 | Pyar Ka Devta | Devi | ||
| 1991 | Khilaaf | Sweta | ||
| 1991 | 100 Days | Devi | ||
| 1991 | Pratikar | Madhu | ||
| 1991 | Saajan | Pooja | Nominated—Filmfare Best Actress Award | |
| 1991 | Prahaar | Shirley | ||
| 1992 | Beta | Saraswati | Filmfare Best Actress Award | |
| 1992 | Zindagi Ek Jua | Juhi | ||
| 1992 | Prem Deewane | Shivangi Mehra | ||
| 1992 | Khel | Seema/Dr.Jadi Buti | ||
| 1992 | Sangeet | Nirmala Devi & Sangeeta | ||
| 1993 | Dharavi | Dreamgirl | ||
| 1993 | Sahibaan | Sahibaan | ||
| 1993 | Khalnayak | Ganga (Gangotri Devi) | Nominated—Filmfare Best Actress Award | |
| 1993 | Phool | Guddi | ||
| 1993 | Dil Tera Aashiq | Sonia Khanna/Savitri Devi | ||
| 1993 | Aasoo Bane Angaarey | |||
| 1994 | Anjaam | Shivani Chopra | Nominated—Filmfare Best Actress Award | |
| 1994 | Hum Aapke Hain Koun..! | Nisha Choudhury | Filmfare Best Actress Award | |
| 1995 | Raja | Madhu Garewal | Nominated—Filmfare Best Actress Award | |
| 1995 | Yaraana | Lalita/Shikha | Nominated—Filmfare Best Actress Award | |
| 1995 | Paappi Devataa | Reshma | ||
| 1996 | Prem Granth | Kajri | ||
| 1996 | Raj Kumar | Rajkumari Vishaka | ||
| 1997 | Koyla | Gauri | ||
| 1997 | Mahaanta | Jenny Pinto | ||
| 1997 | Mrityudand | Ketki | ||
| 1997 | Mohabbat | Shweta Sharma | ||
| 1997 | Dil To Pagal Hai | Pooja | Filmfare Best Actress Award | |
| 1998 | Bade Miyan Chhote Miyan | Herself (Special appearance) | ||
| 1998 | Wajood | Apoorva Choudhury | ||
| 1999 | Aarzoo | Pooja | ||
| 2000 | Pukar | Anjali | Nominated—Filmfare Best Actress Award | |
| 2000 | Gaja Gamini | Gaja Gamini/Sangita/Shakuntala/Monika/Mona Lisa | ||
| 2001 | Yeh Raaste Hain Pyaar Ke | Neha | ||
| 2001 | Lajja | Janki | Nominated—Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress | |
| 2002 | Hum Tumhare Hain Sanam | Radha | ||
| 2002 | Devdas | Chandramukhi | Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress | |
| 2007 | Aaja Nachle | Diya | Nominated—Filmfare Best Actress Award | |
| 2013 | Gulab Gang | |||
| 2013 | Dedh Ishqiya |
Madhuri Dixit Media
Dixit at a press meet for Yeh Raaste Hain Pyaar Ke in 2001
Dixit at the launch of "Beti Bachao Beti Padhao" campaign alongside PM Narendra Modi, Union Minister Maneka Gandhi and Haryana CM Manohar Lal Khattar in 2015
Dixit on the ramp for PC Jeweller at the grand finale of India International Jewellery Week 2012
Dixit's wax statue at Madame Tussauds, London
Dixit with husband Shriram Nene, at their reception in 1999
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References
- ↑ "Madhuri Dixit Biography". Retrieved 25 September 2012.
- ↑ Afsana Ahmed & Smrity Sharma (4 May 2008). Madhuri Dixit receives Padma Shree. http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2008-05-04/news-interviews/27774189_1_madhuri-dixit-padma-shri-aaja-nachle.
- ↑ Goldenberg, Suzanne (8 November 1999). "Heartbreak for millions as Indian film idol weds". The Guardian (London). http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/1999/nov/08/bollywood.film. Retrieved 25 September 2012.
- ↑ "Madhuri Dixit: Had I really done all those films?". May 15, 2012. Retrieved September 25, 2012.
- ↑ "Kamangari Kaya Mari Film:Satyavadi Raja Harishchandra - Madhuri Dixit in Gujarati Movie...!!!". YouTube. 25 September 2012. Retrieved 15 April 2011.