Madhuri Dixit Nene (born 15 May 1967)[1] is an Indian actress who is known for her work in Hindi cinema. Dixit has been praised by critics for her acting and dancing skills.[2] She has received six Filmfare Awards, four for Best Actress, one for Best Supporting Actressand one special award for her contribution to the film industry. She has been nominated for the Filmfare Award for Best Actress a record fourteen times and along with Raakhee is the most nominated actress in the acting categories with 16 nominations. She was awarded the Padma Shri, India's fourth-highest civilian award, by the Government of India in 2008.[3]
Dixit made her film debut in Abodh (1984)[4]and received wider public recognition with Tezaab (1988).[5] She went on to establish herself as a leading actress of Hindi cinema with the films Ram Lakhan (1989), Dil (1990), Saajan (1991), Beta (1992), Khalnayak (1993), Hum Aapke Hain Koun..! (1994), Raja (1995) and Dil To Pagal Hai (1997).[5][6] She also garnered critical acclaim for her work in the dramas Anjaam (1994), Mrityudand (1997),[6]Pukar (2000), Lajja (2001) and Devdas(2002).[7] In 2002, she took a sabbatical from films to raise her children and made a comeback with the musical Aaja Nachle in 2007,[8] later starring in the 2014 dramas Dedh Ishqiya and Gulaab Gang.[5] Her first role in Marathi cinema came with the 2018 comedy drama Bucket List.
In addition to acting in films, Dixit has been featured as a talent judge for four seasons of the dance reality show Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa.[9]She has participated in several stage shows and has engaged in philanthropic activities. Since 1999, she is married to doctor Shriram Madhav Nene, with whom she has two children.[8]
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