Madhuri’s dazzling performances

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Ram Lakhan
This 1989 Subhash Ghai entertainer saw Madhuri opposite his favorite co-star Anil Kapoor, re-inforcing one of the most enduring screen pairs to date. She was the demure grocer’s daughter; he, the corrupt cop with an agenda all his own. A full-blooded masala superhit that’s still great fun to watch.

Mrityudand
One of Madhuri’s most critically-acclaimed performances came with this powerful 1997 Prakash Jha product.In a dark and socially relevant film about women’s rights, she infuses her character Phoolva with overwhelming vitality.

Khalnayak
The controversial Choli ke peechche song remains this 1993 Subhash Ghai film’s highlight, but there was much more to it than that.Starring opposite Sanjay Dutt, Madhuri played Ganga, a policewoman masquerading as a dancing girl in her attempt at entrapment. A gripping ride.

Devdas
It’s safe to say that Dixit was the finest thing in Sanjay Leela Bhansali‘s excessive 2002 adaptation of Sarat Chandra Chatterjee’s classic novel.Miscast in a film starring Shah Rukh Khan and Aishwarya Rai in the lead roles, she played Chandramukhi the courtesan with delicate fragility.

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Beta-1992 film

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Madhuri Dixit, Anil Kapoor starrer 1992 released film Beta was produced by Indra Kumar and Ashok Thakeria and Indra Kumar directed it. Beta is the story of Raju (Anil Kapoor), the only child of a multi millionaire.

In order to please Raju, his father gets married to Laxmi played by Aruna Irani, thinking that she will take care of Raju more than his real mother would. Raju becomes completely devoted to his stepmom.

Time passes by, Raju grows up and gets married to Saraswati (Madhuri Dixit). Saraswati discovers that Laxmi’s motherly love for Raju is fake and all what Laxmi is interested in, is capturing Raju’s father’s wealth. Aruna Irani plays the possessive and scheming stepmom to Anil Kapoor and a difficult mom-in-law to the beautiful Madhuri.

Anil Kapoor is so blinded by his mom’s affections that he fails to notice that she loves. Raju even fails to notice the plan his stepmother employs to ruin him. Madhuri Dixit unveils her finally and wins over her husband’s heart. Beta was a fun watching film and each and every character have done full justice to their roles.

Lake on name of Madhuri Dixit

The major attraction of the place called Twang is the Tawang monastery, one of the largest Buddhist monasteries in India; an all-women monastery and Madhuri waterfalls, named after the Bollywood actress who came here on a film shoot. Her film Koyla was shot in this place.

This is also the route that the Chinese soldiers took in 1962 to enter Indian territory. Today known as “the hidden paradise” or “the land of dawn-lit mountains”, Tawang is the place if one is looking for a heavenly tryst with nature and a heady mix of history, religion, legends – and now ofcourse for Madhuri Dixit.

Located high in the mountain ranges of Himalayas, at 3,500 metres above sea level, Tawang is a treat for nature lovers and presents images of virgin mountain forests, exquisite gompas, quaint villages and tranquil lakes.

Complementing the scenic journey is the destination. The Jang waterfalls, locally known as Madhuri falls, are worth a watch. Bollywood actress Madhuri Dixit shot for her film “Koyla” here, a film opposite Shah Rukh Khan and directed by Rakesh Roshan.

Though China still claims Tawang is within its territory, the area is peaceful and is not affected by insurgency.

Despite increasing flow of tourists to Arunachal Pradesh, Tawang remains largely unexplored and poor roads can make the journey a really long one. Tourists also need to plan in advance, as inner line permits are needed to visit some areas in and around Tawang.

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Madhuri Dixit famous Dance Numbers

Among other things, Madhuri Dixit have received abundant popularity and critical acclaim for her dancing talent. All these songs and dances stand out as her all time favorite and biggest hits.

Have a look…

Ek Do Teen (from Tezaab) The song was choreographed by legendary Saroj Khan for which she won Filmfare Best Choreographer Award. The Award was given first time ever at Fimfare.The latka’s and jhtaka‘s were indeed beautifully crafted and enacted too. It was the arrival of a sensational dancing actress on Bollywood scene.

Bada Dukh Deenha (from Ram Lakhan) The classical song was enacted beautifully by Madhuri Dixit.

Dhak Dhak (from Beta) was such a sensuous song that Madhuri Dixit was tagged as Dhak Dhak girl post this song. Anil Kapoor and Madhuri portrayed sizzling chemistry in the song.

Chane Ke Khet Mein (from Anjaam) was another Saroj Khan number wherein Madhuri danced exceptionally well. The film was an average film on the box-office but the song became really popular.

Choli Ke Peechhe (from Khalnayak) The song “Choli ke peeche” met with a huge criticism from people for the meaning of is lyrics which translates to ” whats behind the blouse “.But the publicity created by the controversy went to made the 8 minute song a cult classic in the Indian film industry.Madhuri Dixit’s made swaying dance moves, thanks to Saroj Khan’s brilliant choreography.

Akhiyan Milaun (from Raja) Sanjay Kapoor and Madhuri looked as good with each other as Madhuri and Anil Kapoor. The song was spicy and sweet with beautiful dance moves and amazing expressions of Dixit.

Piya Ghar Aya (from Yaarana) It had similarities with Ek Do Teen…but it was popular and topped charts too.

Key Sera (from Pukar) This song, choreographed and partenered bu ace dancer and choreographer Prabhu Deva made place among best dances of Madhuri Dixit. She matched with elegance, the difficult and elastic dance moves of India’s Michael Jackson.

Maar Daala (from Devdas) The classical dance excellence of Madhuri was fully tapped for typical thumri’s and Mujra’s in the film.Madhuri managed to dance beaytifully in those heavy dresses and jewellary in the songs…remarkable.

Aaja Nachle (from Aaja Nachle) The comeback film of Madhuri characterized her in the role of a dancer and she sizzled in the dance numbers choreographed by Vaibhavi Merchant.

Madhuri Dixit’s Filmy Feat

Madhuri Dixit has played a successful feat in her filmy career. Trace the best and the biggest hits of Madhuri Dixit’s career as an Indian bollywood actress.

Tezab (1988) Tezaab was the first commercial success Mad’s enjoyed at the box-office. The film opposite Anil Kapoor is remembered for Ek Do Teen…number of Madhuri, more than anything else.She received her first Filmfare nomination for Tezaab.

Parinda (1989) Vidhu Vinod Chopra’s movie was among the turning point in reality in Hindi cinema, as the theme of the film discusses the real life of Indian underworld gangsters and the general life of residents in the city of Bombay (now Mumbai), first time ever. Madhuri (as Paro) as the love interest of the male protagonist was superb in the romantic song Tumse Mil Kar…

Dil (1990) Dixit starred in Indra Kumar’s romantic-drama Dil , alongside Aamir Khan. She played the role of Madhu Mehra, a rich and spoiled young girl who falls in love with Raja, played by Khan, and later leaves her house in order to marry him. The film became one of the biggest box-office hits of the year in India, and Dixit’s performance earned her the first Filmfare Best Actress Award of her career.

Saajan (1991) The musical hit was incomplete without Madhuri Dixit’s songs and dances. Saajan really belonged to Madhuri.

Prahar – (1991) This film was hard-hitting and realistic mockery on corruption, extortion, apathy, greed prevalent in society. Madhuri palyed the role of Shirley, a young woman who loses her fiancee in war.

Beta – (1992) The film featured the pairing of Madhuri Dixit with Anil Kapoor, who were previously paired in Tezaab and Parinda. The film is perhaps best remembered for the hit song “Dhak Dhak Karne Laga “, which earned Madhuri Dixit her nickname as the “Dhak-Dhak Girl” (“dhak-dhak” =heartbeat) . Beta won four Filmfare Awards including Best Actress Award for Dixit.

Khalnayak – (1993) The film is remembered for Sanjay Dutt’s impressive bad boy performance, and the hit, yet controversial song “Choli ke peeche” which is deemed as the one of the Best Sensuous songs of Indian cinema. The 8 minute song was appreciated for Madhuri Dixit’s swaying dance moves.

Hum Aapke Hain Koun – (1994) Hum Aapke Hain Kaun! became one of the biggest grossers ever in the history of Hindi cinema. It went on to collect over Rs. 650 million in India and over Rs. 150 million overseas , and won Dixit her third Filmfare Best Actress Award.

Raja – (1995) The film marked Sanjay Kapoor’s debut in Bollywood, and was appreciated by critics as well as audiences, becoming one of the biggest hits of the year. Madhuri Dixit received a Filmfare Best Actress Award nomination, and won the Star Screen Award Best Actress.

Dil To Pagal Hai – (1997) After an unsuccessful year in 1996, Dixit appeared as Pooja in Yash Chopra’s Dil To Pagal Hai (1997). The film was a major national success, both critically and commercially, and Dixit won her fourth Filmfare Best Actress Award.

Devdas – (2002) “Maar Daala” song from Devdas, have received abundant critical acclaim for Madhuri’s dancing prowess.