Madhuri Dixit (born 15 May 1967), also known by her married name Madhuri Dixit Nene,[1] is an Indian actress, producer, dancer and television personality. One of the most popular and highest-paid Hindi film actresses in the late 1980s, 1990s and early 2000s, she has been praised by critics for her acting and dancing skills.[4] She is the recipient of numerous accolades, including six Filmfare Awards. In 2008, the Government of India awarded her with the Padma Shri, the fourth highest civilian honour of the country.
Dixit made her acting debut with a leading role in the 1984 drama Abodh. This was followed by a series of commercial failures, which led to a setback in her career. The 1988 blockbuster Tezaab marked a turning point for Dixit, establishing her as a leading actress of Bollywood. She achieved further success with starring roles in several top-grossing productions, including the crime dramas Ram Lakhan (1989) and Parinda (1989), the action thrillers Tridev (1989), Thanedaar (1990) and Khalnayak (1993), the action comedy Kishen Kanhaiya (1990), and the romantic dramas Prem Pratigyaa (1989), Saajan (1991) and Raja (1995).