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

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

2024

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

2023

Brahma Mudi
The Romantics as Self

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

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

Yeh Raaste Hain Pyaar Ke as Neha Verma
Lajja as Janki

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
Mrityudand as Ketki
Mohabbat as Shweta Sharma

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

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

1992

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

1991

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

1990

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

1989

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

1988

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

1987

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

1986

Swati as Anandi

1985

Awara Baap as Barkha

1984

Abodh as Gauri