Madhuri Dixit Biography

Biography:

Madhuri Dixit was born in a Marathi-speaking Koknastha Hindu Brahmin family. She was born to Shankar Dixit and Sheela Dixit. She has got two sisters, Rupa and Bharati, and brother, Ajit. Dixit attended Divine Child High School and Mumbai University and studied to be a microbiologist. She is a trained Kathak dancer.

She is known for her famous hundred watt smile and appealing grace.

Madhuri is called as the dancing diva of Bollywood.  She is famous for her dance sequences accompanying Bollywood songs such as "Ek Do Teen" (from Tezaab), "Humko Aaj Kal Hai" (from Sailaab), "Bada Dukh Deenha" (from Ram Lakhan), "Dhak Dhak" (from Beta), "Chane Ke Khet Mein" (from Anjaam), "Didi Tera Devar Deewana" (from Hum Aapke Hain Kaun...!), "Choli Ke Peechhe" (from Khalnayak), "Akhiyan Milaun" (from Raja), "Mera Piya Ghar Aaya" (from Yaraana), "Kay Sera Sera" (from Pukar), and "Maar Daala" (from Devdas).

Madhuri was first seen in the big screen in 1986 with two releases 'Abodh' and 'Swati', and from then continued to act in approximately 66 movies, as well has lent her voice as a playback singer in 'Devdas' and 'Wajood'. She has won approximately 12 awards from Filmare, Star Screen and Zee for her performances in 'Dil', 'Beta', 'Hum Aapke Hain Kaun', 'Dil To Pagal Hai', 'Devdas', 'Raja', 'Mrityudand', and Lajja.

She was last seen in the big screen in Yash Chopra's Aaja Nachle which was her comeback in Bollywood. But, this film didn't do any great business at the box office.

In 2010 Madhuri was seen juding a dance show called Jhalak Dikhla Jaa 4 telecasted in Sony TV.

Personal Life:

In 1999 she got married to Dr. Sriram Madhav Nene, a Cardiovascular Surgeon, belonging to the same Caste as the Dixit family, and relocated to Denver, Colorado, U.S.A., where she subsequently gave birth to two sons, Arin and Ryan in March, 2003 and March 8, 2005 respectively.

Fashion:

Extremely famous for her hundred watt smile and appealing grace, is considered one of the Fashion diva in B Town.

Box Office Collection:

Devdas: Rs 84.30 crores(Total Gross Collection)

Filmography:

As An Actor

Aaja Nachle (November 30, 2007) (Released) ... Dia Devdas (July 12, 2002) (Released) ... Chandramukhi Hum Tumhare Hain Sanam (May 24, 2002) (Released) ... Radha Lajja (August 31, 2001) (Released) ... Janki Yeh Raaste Hai Pyaar Ke (August 10, 2001) (Released) ... Neha Gaja Gamini (December 1, 2000) (Released) ... Gaja Gamini/Sangita/Shakuntala/Monika/Mona Lisa Pukar (February 11, 2000) (Released) ... Anjali Aarzoo (March 19, 1999) (Released) ... Pooja Wajood (December 11, 1998) (Released) ... Apoorva Choudhury Bade Miyan Chhote Miyan (October 16, 1998) (Released) ... Herself (Special Appearance) (Uncredited) Gharwali Baharwali (June 12, 1998) (Released) ... Herself (Special Appearance) Dil To Pagal Hai (October 30, 1997) (Released) ... Pooja Mohabbat (September 19, 1997) (Released) ... Shweta Sharma Mirtyudand (July 11, 1997) (Released) ... Phoolva Mahaanta (May 23, 1997) (Released) ... Jenny Pinto Koyla (April 18, 1997) (Released) ... Gauri Prem Granth (May 31, 1996) (Released) ... Kajri Rajkumar (March 22, 1996) (Released) ... Rajkumari Vishaka Yaraana (October 20, 1995) (Released) ... Lalita/Shikha Raja (June 22, 1995) (Released) ... Madhu Garhwal Zameen (1995) (Released) Paapi Devta (1995) (Released) Hum Aapke Hai Koun! (August 5, 1994) (Released) ... Nisha Choudhury Anjaam (April 22, 1994) (Released) ... Shivani Chopra Dil Tera Ashiq (October 22, 1993) (Released) ... Sonia Khanna/Savitri Devi Khalnayak (August 6, 1993) (Released) ... Ganga (Gangotri Devi) Sahibaan (July 16, 1993) (Released) ... Sahibaan Phool (1993) (Released) Dharavi (1993) (Released) ... Dreamgirl Aansoo Bane Angaarey (1993) (Released) ... Usha Khel (August 14, 1992) (Released) ... Seema/Jhari Bhuti Prem Deewane (June 12, 1992) (Released) ... Shivangi Mehra Zindagi Ek Juaa (May 15, 1992) (Released) ... Juhi Beta (April 3, 1992) (Released) ... Saraswati Sangeet (1992) (Released) Saajan (December 20, 1991) (Released) ... Pooja Saxena Pratikaar (August 16, 1991) (Released) ... Madhu 100 Days / Hundred Days (May 31, 1991) (Released) ... Devi Pyar Ka Devta (January 11, 1991) (Released) Khilaf (1991) (Released) ... Sweta Prahaar (1991) (Released) ... Shirley Thanedaar (December 14, 1990) (Released) ... Chanda Jamai Raja (October 19, 1990) (Released) ... Rekha Sailaab (August 31, 1990) (Released) ... Dr. Sushma Malhotra Jeevan Ek Sanghursh (August 3, 1990) (Released) ... Madhu Sen Deewana Mujh Sa Nahin (July 20, 1990) (Released) ... Anita Dil (June 22, 1990) (Released) ... Madhu Mehra Izzatdar (March 16, 1990) (Released) ... Mohini Kishen Kanhaiya (March 9, 1990) (Released) ... Anju Maha Sangram (January 12, 1990) (Released) Pyaar Ka Devata (1990) (Released) ... Radha Roti Ki Keemat (1990) (Released) Paap Ka Anth (December 8, 1989) (Released) Parinda (November 3, 1989) (Released) ... Paro Kanoon Apna Apna (October 27, 1989) (Released) ... Bharathi Tridev (July 7, 1989) (Released) ... Divya Mathur Mujrim (June 28, 1989) (Released) ... Sonia Ilaaka (May 12, 1989) (Released) ... Vidya Prem Pratigya (March 19, 1989) (Released) ... Laxmi Rao Ram Lakhan (January 27, 1989) (Released) ... Radha Shastri Vardi (January 6, 1989) (Released) ... Jaya Tezaab (November 10, 1988) (Released) ... Mohini Dayavan (October 21, 1988) (Released) ... Neela Velhu Khatron Ke Khiladi (May 27, 1988) (Released) ... Kavita Mohre (1988) (Released) Uttar Dakshin (November 13, 1987) (Released) Hifazat (September 18, 1987) (Released) ... Janki Swati (1986) (Released) Awara Baap (November 29, 1985) (Released)
1. Abodh (August 10, 1984) (Released)

Playback Singer

Aaja Nachle (November 30, 2007) (Released)
1. Devdas (July 12, 2002) (Released)

Awards:

Winner: Filmfare Award for 25 Years Of Greatness Award (2011)

Movie: Devdas

Winner: Filmfare Award for Best Actress In Supporting Role (2002)

Movie: Devdas

Winner: Screen Award for Best Actress (1998)

Movie: Mirtyudand

Winner: Filmfare Award for Best Actress (1997)

Movie: Dil To Pagal Hai

Winner: Screen Award for Best Actress (1996)

Movie: Raja

Winner: Screen Award for Best Actress (1995)

Movie: Hum Aapke Hai Koun!

Winner: Filmfare Award for Best Actress (1994)

Movie: Hum Aapke Hai Koun!

Winner: Filmfare Award for Best Actress (1992)

Movie: Beta

Winner: Filmfare Award for Best Actress (1990)

Movie: Dil

Nominated: Stardust Award for Star Of The Year - Female (2008)

Movie: Aaja Nachle

Nominated: Filmfare Award for Best Actress (2007)

Movie: Aaja Nachle

Nominated: Filmfare Award for Best Actress In Supporting Role (2001)

Movie: Lajja

Nominated: Screen Award for Best Actress (2001)

Movie: Pukar

Nominated: Filmfare Award for Best Actress (2000)

Movie: Pukar

Nominated: Filmfare Award for Best Actress (1995)

Movie: Raja

Nominated: Filmfare Award for Best Actress (1995)

Movie: Yaraana

Nominated: Filmfare Award for Best Actress (1994)

Movie: Anjaam

Nominated: Filmfare Award for Best Actress (1993)

Movie: Khalnayak

Nominated: Filmfare Award for Best Actress (1991)

Movie: Saajan

Nominated: Filmfare Award for Best Actress (1989)

Movie: Prem Pratigya

Nominated: Filmfare Award for Best Actress (1986)

Movie: Tezaab