Madhuri Dixit
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.
Known For
The Kapil Sharma Show
2016
Laughter Chefs Unlimited Entertainment
2024
Comedy Nights with Kapil
2013
Indian Idol
2004
Koffee with Karan
2004
The Great Indian Kapil Show
2024
Kaun Banega Crorepati
2000
Comedy Nights Live
2016
The Anupam Kher Show
2014
The Roshans
2025
Rising Star
2017
Dance Deewane
2018
Filmography
The Kapil Sharma Show
as Self · 2016
Laughter Chefs Unlimited Entertainment
as Self · 2024
Comedy Nights with Kapil
as Self · 2013
Indian Idol
as Self · 2004
Koffee with Karan
as Self · 2004
The Great Indian Kapil Show
as Self · 2024
Kaun Banega Crorepati
as Self · 2000
Comedy Nights Live
as Herself · 2016
The Anupam Kher Show
as Herself · 2014
The Roshans
as Self · 2025
Rising Star
as Self · 2017
Dance Deewane
as Judge · 2018
Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa
· 2006
The Romantics
as Self · 2023
Brahma Mudi
· 2023
Mrs. Deshpande
as Seema Deshpande (Mrs. Deshpande) · 2025
Maa Behen
as Rekha · 2026
Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani
as Mohini (Special appearance) · 2013
The Fame Game
as Anamika Anand · 2022
Devdas
as Chandramukhi · 2002
Kalank
as Bahaar Begum · 2019
Dil To Pagal Hai
as Pooja · 1997
Prem Granth
as Kajri · 1996
Hum Aapke Hain Koun..!
as Nisha Chaudhary · 1994
Dayavan
as Neela Velhu · 1988
Bombay Talkies
as Self, special appearance in "Apna Bombay Talkies" (uncredited) · 2013
Anjaam
as Shivani Chopra · 1994
Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3
as Mandira / Anjulika · 2024
Aaja Nachle
as Dia Srivastav · 2007
Hum Tumhare Hain Sanam
as Radha · 2002
Dil
as Madhu Mehra · 1990
Lajja
as Janki · 2001
Koyla
as Gauri · 1997
Total Dhamaal
as Bindu Patel · 2019
Deewana Mujh Sa Nahin
as Anita · 1990
Yeh Raaste Hain Pyaar Ke
as Neha Verma · 2001
Tridev
as Divya Mathur · 1989
Parinda
as Paromita "Paro" Nair · 1989
Bucket List
· 2018
Khalnayak Returns
as Gangotri "Ganga" Singh
Mahaanta
as Jenny · 1997
100 Days
as Devi · 1991
Saajan
as Pooja Saxena · 1991
Pukar
as Anjali · 2000
Khal Nayak
as Ganga · 1993
Ram Lakhan
as Radha Shastri · 1989
Raja
as Madhu Garewal · 1995
Dedh Ishqiya
as Begum Para · 2014
Maja Ma
as Pallavi Patel · 2022
Bade Miyan Chote Miyan
as Herself · 1998
Kishen Kanhaiya
as Anju · 1990
Gulaab Gang
as Rajjo · 2014
Wajood
as Apurva Choudhury · 1998
Prahaar
as Shirley · 1991
Jeevan Ek Sanghursh
as Madhu Sen · 1990
Yaraana
as Lalita · 1995
Mohabbat
as Shweta Sharma · 1997
Gharwali Baharwali
as Special Appearance · 1998
Mujrim
as Sonia · 1989
Paap Ka Ant
as Nisha · 1989
Gaja Gamini
as Gaja Gamini / Sangeeta / Shakuntala /Monika / Monalisa · 2000
Tezaab
as Mohini · 1988
Sahibaan
as Sahibaan · 1993
Aasoo Bane Angaarey
as Usha/Madhu · 1993
Aarzoo
as Pooja · 1999
Mrityudand
as Ketki · 1997
Jamai Raja
as Rekha · 1990
Prem Pratigyaa
as Laxmi · 1989
Dil Tera Aashiq
as Sonia Khanna / Savitri Devi · 1993
Mohre
· 1987
Khel
as Seema · 1992
Ilaaka
as Vidya · 1989
Dharavi
as Madhuri Dixit · 1991
Hifazat
as Janki (as Madhuri) · 1987
Uttar Dakshin
as Chanda · 1987
Khatron Ke Khiladi
as Kavita Rajesh Singh · 1988
Vardi
as Jaya · 1989
Kanoon Apna Apna
as Bharati · 1989
Beta
as Saraswati · 1992
Pyar Ka Devta
as Radha · 1990
Izzatdaar
as Mohini · 1990
Sangeet
as Nirmala / Sangeetha · 1992
Maha-Sangram
as Jhumri · 1990
Thanedaar
as Chanda · 1990
Zindagi Ek Juaa
as Juhi Singh · 1992
Sailaab
as Dr. Sushma Malhotra · 1990
Rajkumar
as Rajkumari Vishaka · 1996
Swati
as Anandi · 1986
Paappi Devataa
as Reshma · 1995
Awara Baap
as Barkha · 1985
Pratikar
as Madhu · 1991
Prem Deewane
as Shivangi Mehra · 1992
Phool
as Guddi · 1993
Abodh
as Gauri · 1984