Lesser known facts about the talented actress: Madhuri Dixit-Nene
Madhuri Dixit-Nene is celebrating her 52nd birthday today. As they say, age is just a factor, at 52 her smile continues to charm millions.
On her birthday today, we bring to you some lesser known facts about the talented actress.
Trained Kathak dancer: The actress who is known to be the best dancer in the bollywood, Madhuri Dixit started her training in Kathak at the age of 3. At the age of 9, she was already holding innumerable scholarships as a dancer.
Wanted to be a microbiologist: Madhuri wanted to have a career as a microbiologist. In fact, she has a degree in microbiology.
14 Filmfare nominations: As the records, Madhuri is the only female actor with 14 Filmfare nominations, winning four times in the Best Actress category and twice in other categories.
Highest paid actress: She was known as the highest-paid actress of her time. She was reportedly paid Rs 2.7 crores for Hum Aapke Hain Koun, which was more than what her co-actor, Salman Khan was paid.
Wore 30kgs heavy outfit for the movie ‘Devdas’: Madhuri had to wear an outfit weighting 30kgs for ‘Kahe Chedd Mohe’ song in her film Devdas. It was conceptualised and designed by designer Neeta Lulla.
Brand Ambassador of Beti Bachao Beti Badhao campaign: Madhuri Dixit is involved in many humanitarian and philanthropic activities. She is associated with UNICEF for prevention of child labour and is a brand ambassador for India’s ‘Beti Bachao Beti Padhao’ campaign.
Struggled with many skin problems: All through her career the leading star has struggled with skin problems. And yet acne never got into the way of Madhuri’s incredible success.
Dance with Madhuri: In 2013, this Madhuri launched her own dance academy through an online website called ‘Dance with Madhuri’, which is accessible to 172 countries.
Goodwill Ambassador: In June 2014, the ace actress was appointed as the Goodwill Ambassador Advocate for child and equal woman's rights. Madhuri is also a Goodwill Ambassador and a patron for Emeralds for Elephants, a charity project for the conservation of Asian Elephants and other endangered species.
Apeksha News Network wishes the talented actress, a very happy birthday and wishes her loads of success in her career ahead!
