Madhuri Dixit's memorable films
Beginning with a very low-profile debut in 1984 in a Bollywood film Abodh, actress Madhuri Dixit went on to become one of the most successful actresses of the Hindi film industry. Here's a look at some of her most memorable performances till date.
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As Madhuri Dixit turns 44 on May 15, take a look at some of the movies which made her one of Bollywood's best –loved actors.
Beginning with a low-profile debut in 1984 in Abodh, Madhuri went on to become one of the most successful actresses of the Hindi film industry. -
Tezaab - Four years after she debuted in Bollywood, Tezaab came as her first big break. She was cast opposite Anil Kapoor and it was a blockbuster. One of its songs Ek Do Teen was a huge chartbuster due to Madhuri's out-of-the-box dance steps. She was nominated for the Filmfare Best Actress Award.
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Parinda - An award winning movie, it was a milestone in Madhuri's career. She played Anil Kapoor's wife, who played the brother of a gangster. Both Anil and Madhuri ‘s characters were shot dead in the end. Besides winning several awards at home, Parinda was India's official entry to the Oscars.
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Beta – Madhuri's third pairing with Anil Kapoor proved lucky once again. She played the wife of an illiterate man Raju (Anil Kapoor) whose step-mother was only interested in his wealth. Madhuri won the Filmfare Best Actress Award for her powerful performance.
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Khalnayak – This commercially and critically acclaimed movie has Madhuri playing a police officer who is Jackie Shroff's love interest. Sanjay Dutt plays a gangster. Madhuri earned her 4th nomination for the Filmfare Best Actress Award. The song Choli Ke Peeche Kya Hai was panned for its lyrics though it became a cult classic.
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Yaraana - With Rishi Kapoor and Raj Babbar as lead actors, Madhuri made her presence felt and earned her nomination for the Filmfare Best Actress Award for the seventh time. One of its songs Mera Piya Ghar Aaya picturised on Madhuri , became a chartbuster.
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Devdas – Based on Sarat Chandra Chattopadhyay's novel, the film was the most expensive Bollywood film ever produced at the time of its release. The film was directed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali with Shah Rukh Khan, Madhuri Dixit and Aishwarya Rai in the lead roles. Madhuri played Chandramukhi in the movie. She won the Filmfare Best Supporting Actress Award.
