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10 Unknown Facts About 'Dhak Dhak' Girl: Madhuri Dixit
Madhuri dixit is the most gorgeous actress in the entire film industry. She has won the heart of many and still continues to rule the beauty brigade with her billion dollar smile. But this not all that she has, there are many unknown facts about Madhuri Dixit that the world has no clue about.
She is the dancing diva of our country and a true epitome of beauty and simplicity. She is our 'Dhak Dhak' girl and every actor in Bollywood yearns for her. Actually not just the Bollywood, the entire male population of the country loves her even today.
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She has won millions of heart with her smile and continues to do so even today. Here are 10 unknown facts about Madhuri Dixit you had no idea about...
Her Actual Dream
Madhuri Dixit is a complete actress today but years ago she never wanted to join Bollywood. She received a degree in Microbiology and wanted to become a microbiologist or a pathologist.
Muse
She bowled over the famous Indian painter M.F Husain with her film Hum Aapke Hain Kaun. Husain was so charmed over that he saw the film 67 times and when she made her comeback in 2007 with Aaja Nachle, he booked an entire theatre to watch her movie.
Star Across The World
Madhuri's Hum Aapke Hain Kaun, which is one the biggest blockbuster films to be have ever made in Bollywood not only broke records in India but also in abroad. In UK the movie grossed 1 million pounds and created a record which yet hasn't been broken.
Reigning Queen
Bollywood was dominated by the actors in 1980's and 1990's. But Madhuri was perhaps the only actress for whom roles were specially written.
Her Dancing Talent
Madhuri's grace with which she danced has immortalised many a songs in Bollywood. She is the only heroine of her era who got choreographed by Kathak guru, Pandit Birju Maharaj for Sanjay Leela Bhansali's Devdas. Madhuri was moved when Pandit Birju Maharaj said that she is the best Bollywood dancer.
Awards
Madhuri has won numerous awards like five Filmfare Awards, four Star Screen Awards and two Zee Cine Awards which makes her one of the most successful actresses in the world.
Her First Hit
She entered the film industry in early 1980's but it was only after eight years that she got her first commercial blockbuster film, Tezaab.
Most Powerful Star
In 2001, Madhuri's name was featured in the ‘Top Five Most Powerful Indian Movie Stars' by Forbes. She received Padma Shri award in 2008. The actress has also received ‘Master Deenanath Vishesh' award and Raj Kapoor Special Contribution Award in 2012. She was also honoured with National Citizen's Award in 2001 and also got waxed at the Madame Tussauds museum.
Her Salary
During, Hum Aapke Hain Kaun Madhuri Dixit's salary was approximatly quoted to be (Rs.) 2.7 Crores INR . This was way back in 1994 which made Madhuri one of the highest paid actresses in 1990's.
Fans All Over The World
Madhuri charmed people all over the world including her fans in Pakistan who joked that they would give up Kashmir in return for Madhuri. One of her ardent fan from Jamshedpur has even launched a calendar where the year begins with her birthday and even appealed to the government to declare Madhuri's birthday as a public holiday.
