Madhuri Dixit Height Weight Bra Size Age Biography Family Wiki Net Worth, Affairs, Marriage & much more. Madhuri Dixit Nene (née Dixit; born 15 May 1967) is an Indian actress, producer and television personality. One of the most popular leading ladies of Hindi cinema, she has appeared in over 70 Bollywood films. Noted by critics for her beauty, dancing skills, and strong characters, Dixit’s early career was shaped up mostly by romantic and family dramas before she expanded her repertoire. Her accolades include six Filmfare Awards from a record 17 nominations. In 2008, the Government of India awarded her with Padma Shri, the fourth highest civilian honor of the country.
Born and raised in Mumbai, Dixit made her acting debut in 1984 with a leading role in the drama Abodh. After a few successive commercially failed films, she had her breakthrough with the action-romance Tezaab (1988) and established herself with starring roles in the top-grossing romantic dramas Dil (1990), Beta (1992), Hum Aapke Hain Koun..! (1994), and Dil To Pagal Hai (1997). She won four Best Actress awards at the Filmfare Awards for her performances in them. Her other commercially successful films during this period include Ram Lakhan (1989), Tridev (1989), Thanedaar (1990), Kishen Kanhaiya (1990), Saajan (1991), Khalnayak (1993), and Raja (1995).
Dixit also earned praise for her dramatic performances in the crime film Parinda (1989), the romantic dramas Prem Pratigyaa (1989) and Devdas (2002), receiving the Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress for the latter, the thrillers Anjaam (1994) and Pukar (2000), and the social dramas Mrityudand (1997) and Lajja (2001). Following a sabbatical from acting in 2002, Dixit starred in the musical Aaja Nachle (2007), and worked intermittently in the next decade, gaining an appreciation for her starring roles in the black comedy Dedh Ishqiya (2014) and the Marathi comedy-drama Bucket List (2018). Her highest-grossing release came with the adventure comedy Total Dhamaal (2019).
Among the country’s highest-paid actresses throughout the 1990s and early 2000s, Dixit has featured in Forbes India’s Celebrity 100 list since its inception in 2012. In addition to acting in films, she has been engaged in philanthropic activities. She has worked with UNICEF since 2014 to advocate the rights of children and prevent child labour, participates in concert tours and stage shows, features frequently as a talent judge for dance reality shows, and is the co-founder of the production company RnM Moving Pictures. Since 1999, she has been married to Shriram Nene, with whom she has two sons.
Early life and Background
Madhuri Dixit was born on 15 May 1967 into a Marathi Kokanastha Brahmin family in Bombay (present-day Mumbai) to Shankar and Snehlata Dixit. She has two elder sisters and an elder brother. She kindled an interest in dance at an early age of three, and went on to train in Kathak for eight years; later on becoming a professionally trained Kathak dancer.
I received a scholarship as a Kathak dancer when I was nine. I even remember that it was due to a dance performance that the first time my name had appeared in the paper. I was seven or eight years old at that time and had performed at the Guru Purnima festival. And there was a journalist who was there and he had written this article saying that ‘this little girl stole the show’ – something like that. I was over the moon. So dance gave me a sense of achievement. Of worth.”
Dixit received her education at Divine Child High School in Andheri. Apart from her studies, she participated in extra-curricular activities, such as dramatics. Aspiring to become a microbiologist, Dixit enrolled at the Sathaye college in Vile Parle (Mumbai) where she studied microbiology as one of her subjects in BSc. However, six months after she had commenced her course, Dixit decided to discontinue studies and pursue a full-time career in films.
Personal life
Amidst media speculation on her personal life, Dixit married Shriram Madhav Nene, a cardiovascular surgeon from Los Angeles, California on 17 October 1999, in a traditional ceremony held at the residence of Dixit’s elder brother in Southern California. Nene had never seen any of her films, and was unaware of her celebrity status. Dixit explained their relationship by saying, “It was very important that he didn’t know me as an actress because then he would know me as a person first. When people have seen you as an actress, they have pre-conceived notions… None of it was there here with him. I found the right person, I wanted to get married and I did.” Dixit and Nene’s wedding reception in Mumbai was attended by several prominent Indian personalities, including then CM of Maharashtra Vilasrao Deshmukh, Shivsena chief Bal Thackeray, Dilip Kumar, Saira Banu, Yash Chopra, Sridevi, and many others.
Following her marriage, Dixit relocated to Denver, Colorado, for over a decade. On 17 March 2003, Dixit gave birth to a son, Arin. Two years later, on 8 March 2005, she gave birth to another son, Ryan. She described motherhood as “amazing” and added that her kids kept “the child in her alive”.
Dixit moved back to Mumbai with her family in October 2011. Speaking about it, Dixit said, “I always love being here. I have grown up here in Mumbai so for me it is like coming back home. It was a different phase in my life, where I wanted to have a home, family, husband and children… everything that I had dreamt of.”
In 2018, Dixit along with her husband, founded the production company, RnM Moving Pictures. They both also together earned orange belts in taekwondo.
Madhuri Dixit Measurements Height Weight Bra Size Age
| Bio | |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Madhuri Shankar Dixit |
| Nickname(s) | Bubbly, Dhak-Dhak Girl |
| Profession | Actress |
| Physical Stats & More | |
| Height | in centimeters- 163 cm in meters- 1.63 m in Feet Inches- 5’ 4” |
| Weight | in Kilograms- 56 kg in Pounds- 123 lbs |
| Figure Measurements | 36-27-35 |
| Eye Colour | Brown |
| Hair Colour | Black |
| Personal Life | |
| Date of Birth | 15 May 1967 |
| Age (as in 2022) | 55 Years |
| Birth Place | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India |
| Zodiac sign/Sun sign | Taurus |
| Signature | |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Hometown | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India |
| School | Divine Child High School, Mumbai |
| College | Parle College, Mumbai |
| Educational Qualifications | Degree in Micro-Biology |
| Debut | Film Debut: Abodh (1984) TV Debut: Kahin Na Kahin Koi Hai (2002) |
| Family | Father– Late Shankar Dixit Mother– Snehlata Dixit Brother– Ajit Dixit Sister– Rupa Dixit, Bharati Dixit |
| Religion | Hinduism |
| Caste | Brahmin |
| Address | 2-B/110/1201, Excellency, 4th Cross Road, Lokhandwala, Complex, Andheri (West), Mumbai 400058 |
| Hobbies | Dancing, Reading |
| Controversies | • Her kissing scene with actor Vinod Khanna, who was 20 years elder to her for the film Dayavan (1988) was counted among one of the creepiest kissing scenes ever. She has confessed that she should have rejected that entire scene altogether. • She used to promote the product of Maggie saying that it is very healthy for kids. But, after the Maggie controversy (MSG in high amount) in 2015, she was badly criticized for it. A district court directed police to register an FIR against Amitabh Bachchan, Madhuri and Preity Zinta, for this. • If rumours are to be believed, then in 2012 she demanded a huge amount of 9 – 10 Crore (INR), to be the brand ambassador of Maharashtra. The news soon spread quickly and she was criticized for acting so pricey, and later Hrithik Roshan replaced her. |
| Favourite Things | |
| Favourite Food | Kande Pohe, Zunka Bhakar, Modak |
| Favourite Actor(s) | Balraj Sahani, Gregory Peck |
| Favourite Actresses | Nargis, Madhubala, Meryl Streep, Ingrid Bergman |
| Favourite Film(s) | Bollywood: Garam Hawa, Ganga Jamuna, Sholay, Padosan, Chalti Ka Naam Gaadi Hollywood: Roman Holiday, Gone With The Wind, All About Eve |
| Favourite Dancer(s) | Hema Malini, Helen, Birju Maharaj, Gene Kelly |
| Favourite Book | A Quiver Full of Arrows by Jeffrey Archer |
| Favourite Colour | Orange |
| Favourite Perfume(s) | Nina Ricci, Issey Miyake |
| Favourite Sport | Tennis |
| Favourite Destination | Maldives |
| Boys, Affairs and More | |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Affairs/Boyfriends | Anil Kapoor (Actor, rumour) Sanjay Dutt (Actor) Ajay Jadeja (Former Indian Cricketer) |
| Husband/Spouse | Shriram Madhav Nene (Doctor – Cardiovascular surgeon, m. 1999) |
| Marriage Date | 17 October 1999 |
| Children | Son– Raayan Nene, Arin Nene Daughter– N/A |
| Style Quotient | |
| Car Collection | SUV car |
| Money Factor | |
| Salary (approx.) | 3-4 crore/film (INR) 1 crore/episode (INR) |
| Net Worth (approx.) | $35 million |
Music
Dixit has sung small portions in a few songs from her films like “Kaahe Chhed” from Devdas and “Soniye Mil Ja” from Aaja Nachle, composed by Birju Maharaj and Salim–Sulaiman respectively. For her 2014 film Gulaab Gang, Dixit sang the traditional folk song “Rangi Sari Gulaabi Chunariya” alongside her mother Snehlata Dixit, composed and recreated for the film by its director Soumik Sen.
Dixit made her official singing debut in 2020 with an English single, “Candle”, dedicating it to frontline workers fighting the COVID-19 pandemic.
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role(s) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | Abodh | Gauri | |
| 1985 | Awara Baap | Barkha | |
| 1986 | Swati | Anandi | |
| 1987 | Hifazat | Janki | |
| Uttar Dakshin | Chanda | ||
| 1988 | Mohre | Maya | |
| Khatron Ke Khiladi | Kavita | ||
| Dayavan | Neela Velhu | ||
| Tezaab | Mohini | Nominated—Filmfare Award for Best Actress | |
| 1989 | Vardi | Jaya | |
| Ram Lakhan | Radha Shastri | ||
| Prem Pratigyaa | Laxmi Rao | Nominated—Filmfare Award for Best Actress | |
| Ilaaka | Vidya | ||
| Mujrim | Sonia | ||
| Tridev | Divya Mathur | ||
| Kanoon Apna Apna | Bharathi | ||
| Parinda | Paro | ||
| Paap Ka Ant | Nisha | ||
| 1990 | Maha-Sangram | Jhumri | |
| Kishen Kanhaiya | Anju | ||
| Izzatdaar | Mohini | ||
| Dil | Madhu Mehra | Filmfare Award for Best Actress | |
| Deewana Mujh Sa Nahin | Anita | ||
| Jeevan Ek Sanghursh | Madhu Sen | ||
| Sailaab | Dr. Sushma Malhotra | ||
| Jamai Raja | Rekha | ||
| Thanedaar | Chanda | ||
| 1991 | Pyar Ka Devta | Radha | |
| 100 Days | Devi | ||
| Pratikar | Madhu | ||
| Saajan | Pooja | Nominated—Filmfare Award for Best Actress | |
| Prahaar | Shirley | ||
| 1992 | Beta | Saraswati | |
| Zindagi Ek Jua | Juhi | ||
| Prem Deewane | Shivangi Mehra | ||
| Khel | Seema, Jhari Bhuti | ||
| Sangeet | Sangeeta, Nirmala | ||
| Dharavi | Dreamgirl | ||
| 1993 | Sahibaan | Sahibaan | |
| Khalnayak | Ganga Gangotri Devi | Nominated—Filmfare Award for Best Actress | |
| Phool | Guddi | ||
| Dil Tera Aashiq | Savitri Devi, Sonia Khanna | ||
| Aasoo Bane Angaarey | Usha, Madhu | ||
| 1994 | Anjaam | Shivani Dixit Chopra | |
| Hum Aapke Hain Koun..! | Nisha Choudhury | Filmfare Award for Best Actress | |
| 1995 | Raja | Madhu Garhwal | |
| Yaraana | Lalita/Shikha | Nominated—Filmfare Award for Best Actress | |
| Paappi Devataa | Reshma | ||
| 1996 | Prem Granth | Kajri | |
| Rajkumar | Rajkumari Vishaka | ||
| 1997 | Koyla | Gauri | |
| Mahaanta | Jenny Pinto | ||
| Mrityudand | Ketki | ||
| Mohabbat | Shweta Sharma | ||
| Dil To Pagal Hai | Pooja Nair | Filmfare Award for Best Actress | |
| 1998 | Bade Miyan Chote Miyan | Herself | |
| Wajood | Apoorva Choudhury | ||
| 1999 | Aarzoo | Pooja | |
| 2000 | Pukar | Anjali | |
| Gaja Gamini | Gaja Gamini, Sangita, Shakuntala, Monika, Mona Lisa | ||
| 2001 | Yeh Raaste Hain Pyaar Ke | Neha | |
| Lajja | Janaki | Nominated—Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress | |
| 2002 | Hum Tumhare Hain Sanam | Radha | |
| Devdas | Chandramukhi | Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress Also playback singer for song “Kaahe Chhed” | |
| 2007 | Aaja Nachle | Dia | |
| 2013 | Bombay Talkies | Herself | |
| Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani | Mohini | Special appearance in song “Ghagra” | |
| 2014 | Dedh Ishqiya | Begum Para | |
| Gulaab Gang | Rajjo | Also playback singer for song “Rangi Saari Gulaabi” | |
| 2018 | Bucket List | Madhura Sane | |
| Mowgli: Legend of the Jungle | Nisha (voice) | Hindi dub | |
| 2019 | Total Dhamaal | Bindu Patel | |
| 15 August | Producer | ||
| Kalank | Bahaar Begum | Nominated—Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress |