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Madhuri Dixit

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Madhuri Dixit
Madhuri Dixit at the launch of 'Emeralds for Elephants'
Born (1967-05-15) 15 May 1967 (age 57)
OccupationActress
Years active1984–2002
2007–present
Height1.63 m (5 ft 4 in)
SpouseDr Shriram Madhav Nene (1999–present)
Websitewww.madhuridixit-nene.com

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]

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

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She is married to Dr. Shriram Madhav and they have two children.[3]

Honors and recognitions

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  • 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)
  • 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

Filmography

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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

References

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  1. "Madhuri Dixit Biography". Retrieved 25 September 2012.
  2. Afsana Ahmed & Smrity Sharma (4 May 2008). "Madhuri Dixit receives Padma Shree". Times of India. Archived from the original on 2013-08-20.
  3. Goldenberg, Suzanne (8 November 1999). "Heartbreak for millions as Indian film idol weds". The Guardian. London. Retrieved 25 September 2012.
  4. "Madhuri Dixit: Had I really done all those films?". May 15, 2012. Retrieved September 25, 2012.
  5. "Kamangari Kaya Mari Film:Satyavadi Raja Harishchandra - Madhuri Dixit in Gujarati Movie...!!!". YouTube. 25 September 2012. Retrieved 15 April 2011.

Other websites

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