
Madhuri Dixit (born 15 May 1967), also known by her married name Madhuri Dixit Nene, is an Indian actress, known for her work in Hindi cinema. One of the most popular and highest-paid Hindi film actresses in the late 1980s and 1990s, she has been praised by critics for her acting and dancing skills. She is the recipient of numerous accolades, including six Filmfare Awards. 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. In 2008, the Government of India awarded her with the Padma Shri, the fourth highest civilian honor of the country.
After making her acting debut in the 1984 drama Abodh, Dixit had her first commercial success with the 1988 action romance Tezaab. She went on to establish herself as a leading actress of Bollywood by starring in several top-grossing productions, including Ram Lakhan (1989), Tridev (1989), Kishen Kanhaiya (1990), Dil (1990), Saajan (1991), Beta (1992), Khalnayak (1993), Hum Aapke Hain Koun..! (1994), Raja (1995) and Dil To Pagal Hai (1997) — and received critical recognition for her work in Prem Pratigyaa (1989), Anjaam (1994), Mrityudand (1997), Pukar (2000), Lajja (2001) and Devdas (2002). Dixit returned to film acting in 2007 with the musical Aaja Nachle. Subsequently, she starred in the black comedy Dedh Ishqiya (2014) and crime drama Gulaab Gang (2014). She made her debut in Marathi cinema with the 2018 comedy drama Bucket List. Her highest-grossing release came with the adventure comedy Total Dhamaal (2019), which ranks among the highest-grossing Indian films of all time.
Early life and background
Madhuri Dixit was born on 15 May 1967 into a Maharashtrian family in Mumbai, Maharashtra 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 professional 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.
Madhuri Dixit Height Weight Age Bra Size Biography Family

Biography & Wiki | |
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Real Name | Madhuri Shankar Dixit |
Nickname | Bubbly and Dhak-Dhak Girl |
Profession | Actress |
Age (2019) | 52 Years |
Date of Birth | 15 May 1967 |
Birthplace | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India |
Nationality | Indian |
Sun Sign | Taurus |
Caste | Not Available |
Hometown | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India |
Debut Movie | Abodh (1984) |
Body Measurements | |
Height in Centimeters | 163 cm |
Height in meters | 1.63 m |
Height in Inches | 5’ 4” |
Weight in Kilograms | 56 kg |
Weight in Pounds | 123 lbs |
Body Measurements | 36-27-35 |
Bra Size | NA |
Waist Size | 27 Inches |
Hip Size | 35 Inches |
Shoe Size | 8 (US) |
Dress Size | 4 (US) |
Hair Color | Black |
Family | |
Father | Late Shankar Dixit |
Mother | Snehlata Dixit |
Brother | Ajit Dixit |
Sisters | Rupa Dixit, Bharati Dixit |
Husband | Shriram Madhav Nene (Doctor – Cardiovascular surgeon, m. 1999) |
Marital Status | |
Marital Status | Married |
Boyfriends | Anil Kapoor (Actor, rumour), Sanjay Dutt (Actor) |
Husband | Shriram Madhav Nene |
Marriage Date | Raayan Nene, Arin Nene |
Sons | Raayan Nene, Arin Nene |
Education | |
Educational Qualification | Degree in Micro-Biology |
School | Divine Child High School, Mumbai |
College | Parle College, Mumbai |
Favorite Things | |
Favorite Actor | Balraj Sahani, Gregory Peck |
Favorite Actress | Nargis, Madhubala, Meryl Streep, Ingrid Bergman |
Favorite Color | Orange |
Favorite Food | Kande Pohe, Zunka Bhakar, Modak |
Favorite Movie | Bollywood: Garam Hawa, Ganga Jamuna, Sholay, Padosan, Chalti Ka Naam Gaadi Hollywood: Roman Holiday, Gone With The Wind, All About Eve |
Hobbies | Dancing, reading |
Money Factor | |
Net Worth | $35 million |
Salary | 3-4 crore/film (INR) 1 crore/episode (INR) |
Madhuri Dixit Interesting Facts

- Madhuri Dixit was born in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India to Late Shankar Dixit and Snehlata Dixit.
- She has a brother Ajit Dixit and two sisters, Rupa Dixit and Bharati Dixit.
- She holds Degree in Micro-Biology from Parle College, Mumbai.
- She started her film acting career with Bollywood Film ‘Abodh’ (1984) and her first TV Appearance ‘Kahin Na Kahin Koi Hai’ (2002).
- She dated with Actor Anil Kapoor and Sanjay Dutt in her past and before marriage.
- She married to Doctor-Cardiovascular Surgeon, Shriram Madhav Nene on 1999 and they have two sons together, Ryaan Nene and Arin Nene.
- Madhuri Dixit considered as the highest-paid actress with estimated net worth of $35 million and salary 3-4 crore per movie and 1 crore per episode in TV.
- She became a top-line model and done many commercials before entering Bollywood.
- Madhuri Dixit worked in film Gaja Gamini (2000) along with actor Shahrukh Khan, which was huge commercial successful and box office hit films.
- She is the only Bollywood Actress who have been nominated thirteen times for the filmfare Best Actress Award.
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