Madhuri Dixit facts for kids
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Madhuri Dixit
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| Born | 15 May 1967 Bombay, Maharashtra, India
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| Other names | Madhuri Dixit Nene |
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| Years active | 1984–present |
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Shriram Madhav Nene
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| Children | 2 |
| Awards | Full list |
| Honours | Padma Shri (2008) |
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Madhuri Dixit Nene (born 15 May 1967) is a famous Indian actress and television star. She has acted in more than 70 Hindi films. Known for her great acting and amazing dancing, she became one of the biggest stars in a time when male actors usually got the main roles.
Dixit has won many awards, including six Filmfare Awards. In 2008, the Government of India gave her the Padma Shri, which is the country's fourth-highest award for a citizen. She was one of the highest-paid actresses in the 1990s and early 2000s. Besides acting, she helps charities and is a co-founder of a production company called RnM Moving Pictures.
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Early Life and Love for Dance
Madhuri Dixit was born in Mumbai (then called Bombay) to Shankar and Snehlata Dixit. She has two older sisters and one older brother. She loved to dance from a very young age. She started learning the classical Indian dance style Kathak when she was three and trained for eight years to become a professional dancer.
Dixit went to Divine Child High School and later studied microbiology in college. However, she decided to leave her studies to focus on a full-time career in acting.
Acting Career
Rise to Fame
Dixit started her acting career in 1984 with the movie Abodh. The film was not a big hit, but people liked her performance. After a few more films that didn't do well, she had a major breakthrough with the 1988 action movie Tezaab. Her dance performance in the song "Ek Do Teen" became incredibly popular.
This movie made her a leading actress in Hindi cinema. In 1989, she starred in more hit films like Ram Lakhan and Tridev. She also received praise for her acting in dramas like Prem Pratigyaa and Parinda.
A Star of the 1990s
The 1990s was a very successful decade for Madhuri Dixit. In 1990, she starred in the romantic drama Dil, which was the highest-grossing film of the year. Her role won her the Filmfare Award for Best Actress.
She continued to star in many popular films, including:
- Saajan (1991), a romantic drama with Sanjay Dutt and Salman Khan.
- Beta (1992), for which she won her second Best Actress award. Her performance in this film earned her the nickname "Dhak Dhak Girl."
- Khalnayak (1993), a crime drama where she played a police officer.
- Hum Aapke Hain Koun..! (1994), a family drama that became one of the biggest hits in Indian cinema history. She won her third Best Actress award for this role.
- Dil To Pagal Hai (1997), a musical romance that was another huge success. She won her fourth Best Actress award for playing Pooja.
During this time, she also received praise for serious roles in films like Anjaam (1994) and Mrityudand (1997).
Later Career and Comeback
In 2002, Dixit played the role of Chandramukhi in the grand historical drama Devdas. The film was a major success and was even screened at the Cannes Film Festival. Her performance won her a Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress. After this film, she took a break from acting to focus on her family.
She made a comeback in 2007 with the dance film Aaja Nachle. Although the film didn't do well at the box office, critics praised her performance.
In the 2010s, she acted in films like the black comedy Dedh Ishqiya (2014) and the drama Gulaab Gang (2014). She also made her debut in Marathi Cinema with Bucket List in 2018. In 2019, she starred in the successful comedy Total Dhamaal.
In 2022, she starred in the Netflix series The Fame Game. She later appeared in the horror comedy Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 (2024), which became one of the highest-grossing films of the year.
Other Work
Television and Dancing
Dixit has been a judge on several popular TV dance competition shows. These include Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa and Dance Deewane. Her expertise in dance makes her a respected judge.
She has performed in many stage shows and concert tours around the world. In 2013, she launched her own online dance academy called "Dance With Madhuri." The website allows people to learn different dance styles from her and other experts.
Charity Work
Dixit is known for her work with charities. She has supported children's rights and education for many years. Since 2014, she has worked with UNICEF to help prevent child labour.
She has also supported campaigns for animal welfare, environmental protection, and health awareness. In 2015, the Government of India made her the brand ambassador for the Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao campaign, which aims to help girls in India.
Personal Life
On 17 October 1999, Madhuri Dixit married Dr. Shriram Madhav Nene, a surgeon from Los Angeles, California. After her marriage, she moved to Denver, Colorado, and lived there for over ten years.
The couple has two sons, Arin (born in 2003) and Ryan (born in 2005). In 2011, Dixit and her family moved back to Mumbai, India. In 2018, she and her husband started their own production company, RnM Moving Pictures.
Awards and Recognition
Madhuri Dixit has won many awards for her acting. Some of her major awards include:
- Six Filmfare Awards, with four for Best Actress.
- The Padma Shri from the Government of India in 2008 for her contributions to art.
- A Special Recognition award at the 54th International Film Festival of India in 2023 for her contribution to Indian cinema.
See also
In Spanish: Madhuri Dixit para niños
- List of dancers
- List of Indian film actresses
