Birth name: Maqsood Mehmood Ali Born :September 19, 1958 (1958-09-19) (age 48) India Spouse(s): Dr. Shriram Nene
''Filmfare Awards'
Best Actress: Dil (1990) Best Actress: Beta (1992) Best Actress: Hum Aapke Hain Kaun (1994) Best Actress: Dil To Pagal Hai (1997) Best Supporting Actress: Devdas (2002)
Film career
Dixit attended Parle College and wanted to be a micro-biologist. She is trained as a Kathak dancer, in the Indian classical tradition. She made her acting debut in Abodh (1984). After a few minor and supporting roles her first major role was in Tezaab (1988) which launched her career. She then went on to star in the hit films Dayavan (1988), Ram Lakhan (1989), Dil (1990), Saajan (1991), Beta (1992), Khalnayak (1993), and the Bollywood blockbuster Hum Aapke Hain Kaun! (1994). After three years of little success, she appeared as Pooja in the successful Dil To Pagal Hai (1997) for which she won her fourth Filmfare Best Actress Award
She is a popular and powerful Bollywood actress, known for her beauty, acting talents, and dancing skills. Her dance sequence in the many songs, such as, Ek Do Teen (Film Tezaab), Bada Dukh Dina (Film Ram Lakhan), Dhak Dhak (Film Beta), Chane Ke Kheth Mein (Film Anjaam), Choli Ke Peechche (Film Khalnayak), Akhiyan Milau (Film Raja), Piya Ghar Aya (Film Yaarana), Key Sera (Film Pukar), Mardala (Film Devdas) etc., received critical acclaim. Her dancing skills, facial grimaces and expressive eyes in the songs has haunted the hearts of millions of viewers ever since.
In 2001, Dixit was awarded the National Citizens Award to recognise various activities that effect everyday life.
In 2002, she starred in Devdas, with actor Shahrukh Khan and 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.Since then she has not appeared in any films.
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. 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.
On December 7, 2006, Dixit returned to Mumbai along with her husband and sons in order to start to film her new movie titled Aaja Nachle, to be produced by Yash Chopra and directed by Anil Mehta.
Personal life
Madhuri, born to Shankar and Snehlata Dixit, married an Indian-American, UCLA trained cardiovascular surgeon who practices in Denver, Dr. Sriram Madhav Nene, in 1999, also from a Marathi Koknastha 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 now lives with Dr. Nene and her two children in Denver, Colorado, USA.
Awards and nominations
Awards won Filmfare 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
1997: Filmfare Best Actress Award for Dil To Pagal Hai
2002: Filmfare Best Supporting Actress Award for Devdas
Star Screen Awards
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
Zee Cine Awards
1998: Best Actress for Dil To Pagal Hai
2002: Best Supporting Actress for Lajja
Awards 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: Star Screen Award Best Actress for Pukar
2000: Zee Cine Award Best Actor- Female for Pukar
2000: IIFA Best Actress Award for Pukar
2001: Filmfare Best Supporting Actress Award for Lajja
2003: Star Screen Award Best Supporting Actress for Devdas
2003: Zee Cine Award Best Actor- Female for Devdas
Honours and recognitions
2001 - National Citizen's Award
Filmography
Film Year
Aaja Nachle 2007
Devdas 2002
Hum Tumhare Hain Sanam 2002
Lajja 2001
Yeh Raaste Hain Pyaar Ke 2001
Gaja Gamini 2000
Pukar 2000
Aarzoo 1999
Wajood 1998
Bade Miyan Chhote Miyan 1998
Dil To Pagal Hai 1997
Mohabbat 1997
Mrityudand 1997
Mahaanta 1997
Koyla 1997
Paapi Devta 1996
Prem Granth 1996
Rajkumar 1996
Yaraana 1995
Raja 1995
Hum Aapke Hain Koun...! 1994
Anjaam 1994
Aansoo Bane Angaray 1993
Dil Tera Aashiq 1993
Phool 1993
Khalnayak 1993
Sahibaan 1993
Dharavi 1993
Sangeet 1992
Khel 1992
Prem Deewane 1992
Zindagi Ek Juaa 1992
Beta 1992
Prahaar 1991
Saajan 1991
Pratikaar 1991
100 Days 1991
Khilaaf 1991
Pyaar Ka Devata 1991
Thanedaar 1990
Jamai Raja 1990
Sailaab 1990
Jeevan Ek Sangharsh 1990
Deewana Mujh Sa Nahin 1990
Dil 1990
Izzatdaar 1990
Kishen Kanhaiya 1990
Maha Sangram 1990
Paap Ka Anth 1989
Parinda 1989
Kanoon Apna Apna 1989
Tridev 1989
Mujrim 1989
Ilaaka 1989
Prem Pratigyaa 1989
Ram Lakhan 1989
Vardi 1989
Tezaab 1988
Dayavan 1988
Khatron Ke Khiladi 1988
Mohre 1988
Uttar Dakshin 1987
Hifazat 1987
Abodh 1986
Swati 1986
