Madhuri Dixit

Madhuri Dixit was born on 15th May, 1967. Her parents names are Shankar and Snehlata Dixit. She was married an Indian American physician from Denver, Dr. Sriram Nene, in 1999. She has two sons.

She is a famous Indian Bollywood actress. She is a native of Mumbai, India. Throughout the late 1980s and the 1990s, she dominated Hindi cinema, appearing in many hit films. She is trained as a Kathak dancer.

Madhuri Dixit whose ambition was to become a Micro - Biologist instead, became a number one star in the tinsel world and has remained so justifying Ghai's predictions for her.

Madhuri Dixit made a humble beginning with the Rajshris in a much forgotten film 'Abodh'. Her first major role was in Tezaab (1988). She starred in the popular films Dil (1990), Beta (1992), Khalnayak (1993), and Anjaam (1994).

In 2002, she starred in Devdas, with actor Shahrukh Khan. Madhuri Dixit was applauded for her superb acting in the film. The film attracted worldwide attention and was featured at the Cannes Film Festival.

On 25th February, 2006 she performed on stage for the first time in six years at the Filmfare Awards to music from her last movie Devdas. Madhuri Dixit has been the muse for the famous Indian painter M.F.Hussain who considers her the epitome of the Indian woman. She also appeared in his film Gaja Gamini (2000).

She has won, In 1990, Filmfare Best Actress Award, for Dil, In 1992, Filmfare Best Actress Award, for Beta, In 1994, Filmfare Best Actress Award, for Hum Aapke Hain Kaun, In 1997, Filmfare Best Actress Award, for Dil To Pagal Hai, In 2002, Filmfare Best Supporting Actress Award, for Devdas. She was also awarded the "National Citizen's Award" on 25th August, 2001 in Delhi.