Madhuri Dixit

Born: 1967-05-15 in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Known For: Acting

Biography

Madhuri Dixit (born Madhuri Shankar Dixit on May 15, 1967, in Mumbai, India) is a celebrated Indian actress and accomplished Kathak dancer who has appeared in over 70 Hindi films. Throughout the late 1980s and 1990s, she established herself as one of Bollywood's leading actresses, earning widespread acclaim for her talent, beauty, and exceptional dancing skills. Dixit is often cited by the media as one of the best actresses in Bollywood, appearing in numerous commercially successful films and receiving recognition for several of her performances. She has won six Filmfare Awards, including four for Best Actress, one for Best Supporting Actress, and one Special Award. Dixit also holds the record for the highest number of Best Actress nominations at the Filmfare Awards, with 13. In 2008, she was honored with the Padma Shri, India's fourth-highest civilian award, by the Government of India. Known as the "Dhak Dhak Girl" of Bollywood, Madhuri's iconic films include Tezaab (1988), Dil (1990), Beta (1992), Hum Aapke Hain Koun..! (1994), and Devdas (2002). In addition to her illustrious film career, she has served as a judge on popular dance reality shows and actively engages in philanthropic work, including advocacy for children's rights with UNICEF. Madhuri is married to Dr. Shriram Nene, a cardiovascular surgeon, and they have two sons.

Filmography

2026

Maa Behen as Rekha

2025

Mrs. Deshpande as Seema Deshpande (Mrs. Deshpande)
The Roshans as Self

2024

Laughter Chefs Unlimited Entertainment
The Great Indian Kapil Show as Self
Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 as Mandira / Anjulika
Panchak ... (Producer)

2023

The Romantics as Self
Brahma Mudi

2022

The Fame Game as Anamika Anand
Maja Ma as Pallavi Patel

2019

Kalank as Bahaar Begum
Total Dhamaal as Bindu Patel
15 August ... (Producer)

2014

The Anupam Kher Show as Herself
Gulaab Gang as Rajjo
Dedh Ishqiya as Begum Para

2013

Comedy Nights with Kapil as Self
Bombay Talkies as Self, special appearance in "Apna Bombay Talkies" (uncredited)
Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani as Mohini (Special appearance)

2007

Aaja Nachle as Dia Srivastav

2006

Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa

2004

Indian Idol as Self
Koffee with Karan as Self

2002

Devdas as Chandramukhi
Hum Tumhare Hain Sanam as Radha

2001

Lajja as Janki
Yeh Raaste Hain Pyaar Ke as Neha

2000

Kaun Banega Crorepati as Self
Pukar as Anjali
Gaja Gamini as Gaja Gamini / Sangeeta / Shakuntala /Monika / Monalisa

1999

Aarzoo as Pooja

1998

Wajood as Apurva Choudhury
Bade Miyan Chote Miyan as Herself
Gharwali Baharwali as Special Appearance

1997

Dil To Pagal Hai as Pooja
Koyla as Gauri
Mahaanta as Jenny
Mohabbat as Shweta Sharma
Mrityudand as Ketki

1996

Prem Granth as Kajri
Rajkumar as Rajkumari Vishaka

1995

Yaraana as Lalita
Raja as Madhu Garewal
Paappi Devataa as Reshma

1994

Hum Aapke Hain Koun..! as Nisha Chaudhary
Anjaam as Shivani Chopra

1993

Khal Nayak as Ganga
Sahibaan as Sahibaan
Phool as Guddi
Dil Tera Aashiq as Sonia Khanna / Savitri Devi
Aasoo Bane Angaarey as Usha/Madhu

1992

Beta as Saraswati
Khel as Seema
Zindagi Ek Juaa as Juhi Singh
Sangeet as Nirmala / Sangeetha
Prem Deewane as Shivangi Mehra

1991

100 Days as Devi
Saajan as Pooja Saxena
Prahaar as Shirley
Dharavi as Madhuri Dixit
Pratikar as Madhu

1990

Dil as Madhu Mehra
Kishen Kanhaiya as Anju
Jamai Raja as Rekha
Deewana Mujh Sa Nahin as Anita
Thanedaar as Chanda
Pyar Ka Devta as Radha
Jeevan Ek Sanghursh as Madhu Sen
Sailaab as Dr. Sushma Malhotra
Izzatdaar as Mohini
Maha-Sangram as Jhumri

1989

Tridev as Divya Mathur
Ram Lakhan as Radha Shastri
Mujrim as Sonia
Parinda as Paromita "Paro" Nair
Ilaaka as Vidya
Prem Pratigyaa as Laxmi
Vardi as Jaya
Paap Ka Ant as Nisha
Kanoon Apna Apna as Bharati

1988

Dayavan as Neela Velhu
Tezaab as Mohini
Khatron Ke Khiladi as Kavita Rajesh Singh

1987

Uttar Dakshin as Chanda
Hifazat as Janki (as Madhuri)
Mohre

1986

Swati as Anandi

1985

Awara Baap as Barkha

1984

Abodh as Gauri