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 as Self
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
Dedh Ishqiya as Begum Para
Gulaab Gang as Rajjo

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

Lajja as Janki
Yeh Raaste Hain Pyaar Ke as Neha Verma

2000

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

1999

Aarzoo as Pooja

1998

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

1997

Dil To Pagal Hai as Pooja
Mahaanta as Jenny
Koyla as Gauri
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
Aasoo Bane Angaarey as Usha/Madhu
Phool as Guddi

1992

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

1991

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

1990

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

1989

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

1988

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

1987

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

1986

Swati as Anandi

1985

Awara Baap as Barkha

1984

Abodh as Gauri