Madhuri Dixit
Madhuri Dixit is an Indian actress, dancer and television personality who has been one of Hindi cinema’s most celebrated stars for several decades. Born on May 15, 1967, in Mumbai, she developed an interest in dance at a…
Biography
Madhuri Dixit is an Indian actress, dancer and television personality who has been one of Hindi cinema’s most celebrated stars for several decades. Born on May 15, 1967, in Mumbai, she developed an interest in dance at a young age and trained in Kathak before beginning her acting career.
She made her film debut with Abodh in 1984, but her breakthrough came with Tezaab in 1988. The film brought her widespread recognition, while the Song “Ek Do Teen” established her as a major screen presence. During the following years, Madhuri became one of Bollywood’s leading actresses through successful films such as Dil, Beta, Hum Aapke Hain Koun..!, Raja and Dil To Pagal Hai.
Known for her expressive performances and graceful dancing, she has worked across romance, drama, comedy and family films. Her memorable role in Devdas also added another important chapter to her career.
Madhuri married Dr. Shriram Madhav Nene in 1999, and they have two sons, Arin and Ryan. Beyond her successful film career, she has also made notable appearances on television as a judge and host. Her long career and contribution to Indian cinema have earned her numerous honours, including the Padma Shri.
Notable works
Awards & honours
- Filmfare AwardBest Actress — Dil — 1991 — Winner
- Filmfare AwardBest Actress — Beta — 1993 — Winner
- Filmfare AwardBest Actress — Hum Aapke Hain Koun..! — 1995 — Winner
- Filmfare AwardBest Actress — Dil To Pagal Hai — 1998 — Winner
- Filmfare AwardBest Supporting Actress — Devdas — 2003 — Winner
- Filmfare Special Award25 Years in the Indian Film Industry — 2011 — Honoured
- Padma ShriGovernment of India — 2008 — Honoured
- Screen AwardBest Actress — Hum Aapke Hain Koun..! — 1995 — Winner
- Screen AwardBest Actress — Raja — 1996 — Winner
- Screen AwardBest Actress — Mrityudand — 1998 — Winner
- Screen AwardBest Supporting Actress — Devdas — 2003 — Winner
- Zee Cine AwardBest Actress — Dil To Pagal Hai — 1998 — Winner
- Zee Cine AwardBest Supporting Actress — Lajja — 2002 — Winner
- Sansui Viewer's Choice AwardBest Actress — Mrityudand — 1997 — Winner
- Sansui Viewer's Choice AwardBest Actress — Dil To Pagal Hai — 1998 — Winner
- Priyadarshni Academy AwardSmita Patil Memorial Award — 1996 — Winner
- Vogue Beauty AwardBeauty Legend — 2011 — Winner
- Mirchi Music AwardDiva of Dancing Hits — 2015 — Winner
- Marrakech International Film FestivalContribution to the Entertainment Industry — 2015 — Honorary Award
- International Film Festival of IndiaOutstanding Contributions to Indian Cinema — 2011 — Lifetime Achievement Award
- International Film Festival of IndiaSpecial Recognition for Contribution to Bharatiya Cinema — 2023 — Winner
- HELLO! Hall of Fame AwardTimeless Icon — 2023 — Winner
- Nickelodeon Kids' Choice AwardFavourite Dancing Star (Female) — 2023 — Winner
- Filmfare AwardBest Actress — Tezaab — 1989 — Nominee
- Filmfare AwardBest Actress — Prem Pratigyaa — 1990 — Nominee
- Filmfare AwardBest Actress — Saajan — 1992 — Nominee
- Filmfare AwardBest Actress — Khalnayak — 1994 — Nominee
- Filmfare AwardBest Actress — Anjaam — 1995 — Nominee
- Filmfare AwardBest Actress — Raja — 1996 — Nominee
- Filmfare AwardBest Actress — Yaraana — 1996 — Nominee
- Filmfare AwardBest Actress — Pukar — 2001 — Nominee
- Filmfare AwardBest Supporting Actress — Lajja — 2002 — Nominee
- Filmfare AwardBest Actress — Aaja Nachle — 2008 — Nominee
- Filmfare AwardBest Actress — Dedh Ishqiya — 2015 — Nominee
- Filmfare AwardBest Supporting Actress — Kalank — 2020 — Nominee
- Filmfare AwardBest Supporting Actress — Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 — 2025 — Nominee
- IIFA AwardBest Actress — Pukar — 2001 — Nominee
- IIFA AwardBest Actress — Devdas — 2003 — Nominee
- Zee Cine AwardBest Actress — Pukar — 2001 — Nominee
- Zee Cine AwardBest Actress — Devdas — 2003 — Nominee
- Stardust AwardBest Actress in a Drama — Dedh Ishqiya — 2014 — Nominee
- Filmfare OTT AwardBest Actress (Drama) — The Fame Game — 2022 — Nominee
- Indian Film Festival of Melbourne AwardBest Actress in a Series — The Fame Game — 2022 — Nominee
Family
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