Madhuri Dixit remembers her ‘Aai’ on her birthday: Not a day goes by without thinking of you

Mumbai: Actor Madhuri Dixit attends the success party of the film ‘Maa Behen' in Mumbai on Sunday, June 14, 2026. (Photo: IANS)

Mumbai,  (IANS) Bollywood actress Madhuri Dixit Nene has remembered her mother Snehlata Dixit on her third birth anniversary and said that not a day goes by without thinking of her and feeling her presence in the little moments of life.

Madhuri took to her stories section, where she shared a collage featuring pictures of her along with her mother.

She added the message: “Happy Birthday, Aai. Not a day goes by without thinking of you and feeling your presence in the little moments of life.”

“Your love, strength and warmth continue to guide us everyday. Missing you always and celebrating you with love today.”

Madhuri’s mother, Snehlata Dixit, passed away at their Mumbai residence on March 12, 2023, at the age of 91.

On the work front, Mahduri’s latest release is Maa Behen.

The dark comedy is directed by Suresh Triveni for the streaming giant Netflix. Apart from Madhuri, the film features names such as Triptii Dimri, Dharna Durgaa, Ravi Kishan, Geetanjali Kulkarni, Arunoday Singh, and Shardul Bhardwaj.

“Maa Behen” is about a mother named Rekha, who’s juggling in her life until an ultimate curveball comes her, a dead body in her kitchen. With her two daughters, Jaya, the responsible one, and Sushma, the wild card, this trio must think fast, lie faster, and somehow keep their nosy neighbors from sniffing out the truth.

The 59-year-old star’s latest film also includes the OTT series Mrs. Deshpande directed by Nagesh Kukunoor. In which, she was seen playing a serial killer. It follows a police, who investigates the case of a copycat killer; to uncover the mystery of the crimes, they approach the imprisoned serial killer, whose methods are being mimicked.Talking about the actress, Madhuri, one of Bollywood’s best dancers, has appeared in over 70 Hindi films, attaining nationwide stardom that influenced Indian popular culture. She was credited for singularly paralleling her male contemporaries by leading star vehicles in a male-dominated industry. Madhuri Dixit remembers her ‘Aai’ on her birthday: Not a day goes by without thinking of you | MorungExpress | morungexpress.com

Read More........ → June 28, 2026

Madhuri Dixit makes a scintillating comeback with Dedh Ishqiya

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Parmita Uniyal, Expectations were sky high from Abhishek Chaubey's second directorial venture Dedh Ishqiya (first one was Ishqiya) mainly because it marks the comeback of one of the most successful actors in Hindi cinema - Madhuri Dixit, and also because the first part of the franchise was a critically acclaimed film. Chaubey couldn't afford to go wrong with this one, and he did not."Dedh Ishqiya's success can be attributed to the taut story of Darab Farooqui which is aided by Chaubey's fine screenplay, Vishal Bhardwaj's rib-tickling, naughty dialogues and Bashir Badr's lovely Urdu poems. Chaubey conjures a quaint, lyrical and extravagant world, which he uses to highlight the waning wealth of feudal society," writes Suhani Singh, India Today. The director who has written screenplays of films like Omkara and Kaminey deserves a round of applause for making this sequel better than the original. "Dedh Ishqiya is in many respects appreciably more enthralling than Ishqiya," says Saibal Chatterjee, NDTV. In fact, Dedh Ishqiya offers a different flavour that the viewers might like to savour. "Ishqiya was sharp, spicy and volatile, with impulsive characters and a storyline taking a somersault every few minutes. Dedh Ishqiya is no different. It transports you to a diverse world, but like the first part, this one focuses on love and deceit as well. Also, it's far more complex this time around... and the truth hits you like a ton of bricks!" writes Taran Adarsh, Bollywood Hungama. If you are planning to watch the film for Madhuri, you should go ahead and book your tickets as the director has elicited a brilliant performance from the actor. "If it is difficult to take one’s eyes off the screen when Madhuri is on it, it is no less a joy to watch Huma Qureshi effortlessly matching strides with the veteran, move for move," says Chatterjee. If you are among those people who don't believe in mindless entertainment, this one is not a bad idea. "Dedh Ishqiya entertains, but does so in a manner that does not trifle with the intelligence of the audience. In other words, here is an exceptional film that does not have to negotiate the kind of facile crowd-pleasing narrative  formulations that most Bollywood flicks must necessarily wade through in order to get to the Rs. 200-crore mark. Dedh Ishqiya might not get there, but it is a triumph of measured craftsmanship and storytelling  finesse," adds Chatterjee. The film works at numerous counts - editing, cinematography, sets, costumes. "Dedh Ishqiya is an absolute delight because all its parts fit beautifully. The cinematography, sets and costumes are exquisite. The editing is sharp. Most importantly Darab Farooqui's story is plotted wonderfully by Vishal Bharadwaj and Chaubey's screenplay. Bharadwaj has also written the dialogues and they're stylish, witty and a wonderful change from the awkward khichdi of Hindi and English that we usually hear in Bollywood films. Of course, it helps to have actors like Raaz and Shah delivering Bharadwaj's lines," writes Deepanjana Pal, Firstpost. Coming back to the performance front, Naseeruddin Shah and Arshad Warsi's portrayals have won hearts again."Naseeruddin Shah captures the essence of the worldly wise Khalujaan with the kind of acuity that only an actor of his proven calibre could have. Arshad Warsi, as always, is a livewire who injects full-on fizz into the proceedings without breaking into a sweat," says Chatterjee. So if you are planning to watch a movie this weekend, Dedh Ishqiya is strongly recommended. In the words of Taran Adarsh: "On the whole, Dedh Ishqiya is a worthy follow up to the widely admired Ishqiya. Powerful writing, superb direction and outstanding performances make Dedh Ishqiya a must watch. Just don't miss it!" Source: Hindustan Times, Image: https://upload.wikimedia.org

Read More........ → January 10, 2014

Madhuri hopes to act with Big B one day

Mumbai, Dec 13 (IANS) Shaking a leg with megastar Amitabh Bachchan once is not enough for actress Madhuri Dixit. She hopes to act with him someday and is keeping her fingers crossed for that. The two were seen dancing together in "Makhna" in the 1998 film "Bade Miyan Chhote Miyan" along with Govinda. "There were nearly three films which we did together, but they never happened. I am keeping my fingers crossed. Maybe, something will work out," Madhuri told IANS. But at the moment, she is busy promoting "Dedh Ishqiya". "It's crazy. It needs a lot of energy. Everybody is doing it and it seems to be the part of whole thing. I don't know how much benefit we'll get from promotions, but we are doing our best," said the star, who will be seen on the silver screenafter seven years. Directed by Abhishek Chaubey, "Dedh Ishqiya" also features Naseeruddin Shah, Arshad Warsi and Huma Qureshi, among others. Source: Article, Image: https://upload.wikimedia.org

Read More........ → January 09, 2014

Madhuri serious about doing comedy films

Mumbai: After winning hearts of millions of fans with her emotion-filled acting and dancing skills, Madhuri Dixit now wants to show her funny side on screen. The popular Bollywood actor, who currently has two films in her kitty, says she is open to doing all kinds of roles and does not want to restrict herself to certain characters. Considering that Madhuri has heavy duty roles in her upcoming movies 'Gulab Gang' and 'Dedh Ishqiya', she now wants to try something light a comedy, fun film. "I am open to anything (in films). I would love to do something that is fun... I would love to do comedy. I would like to do a lot of things. It depends on what I am offered, it depends what I like and what excites me," Madhuri told PTI in an exclusive interview here. "It is not that I have restricted myself (to certain roles and films). Right now I am busy with two films. I have `Jhalak Dikhla Jaa' (a dance reality show on TV) coming up and have this online dance academy," the `Dhak Dhak' girl said about her projects and life in the film industry. She would be seen next in 'Gulab Gang', produced by Anubhav Sinha, alongside Juhi Chawla, Mahie Gill and Shilpa Shukla among others. The film, directed by Soumik Sen, is a story of a gang of women fighting against social injustice. "Gulab Gang is shaping up really well. I am enjoying doing it. I have a very strong role in the film," the 45-year- old star said. Her next project is Vishal Bharadwaj's 'Dedh Ishqiya', a sequel to 2010 movie 'Ishqiya', where she will be seen alongside veteran Naseeruddin Shah and Arshad Warsi. "For 'Dedh Ishqiya' we haven't started shooting yet. We will start in a couple of days. I am sure it will be fun working with Naseerji and Arshad as both are fabulous actors. It is an honour to work with him (Naseeruddin). Madhuri, who will be back on silver screen after a gap of six years - she was last seen in Yash Raj's 'Aaja Nachle' in 2007, insisted that she always tries to give her best. "If films are good they will do well," she said when asked about judging a movie's success on the basis of it doing a Rs 100-crore business. Source: News-Bullet, Image: https://upload.wikimedia.org/

Read More........ → March 13, 2013

Roots are important to Madhuri Dixit

Madhuri Dixit says the reason behind her shifting base from the US to Mumbai last year, was that her kids should know their roots. And so, taking out time from her busy schedule, the actor, along with husband cardiac surgeon Dr Sriram Nene and kids, visited the Taj Mahal recently, and her ancestral hometown Konkan before that. “Konkan is a beautiful area. My kids were fascinated to see buffaloes... It’s important that they know their roots as it’s a part of who we are,” she says. Shift focus to her husband, who of late has been seen at most public events with her, and Madhuri says: “We are a team and we support each other. When he was busy with his work back in the US, I made his life easy by taking care of everything else. He’s doing the same for me now.” And, Dr Nene seems to have adapted well to the constant limelight that his wife is in. As Madhuri gave the interview, he clicked pictures from his phone, and suggested changes in her pose as per the light falling on her. “We both know that our life is much more beyond this glamour and limelight, so we behave accordingly. We are professionals for each other. I entertain people and he saves lives,” she says. On Konkan: Konkan is a beautiful area. We went there to visit our roots. We wanted our kids to see how people work in a farm. On her hubby: We are a team and we support each other. When he was busy with work back in the US, I supported him. Source: Hindustan Times, Image: https://upload.wikimedia.org/

Read More........ → August 22, 2012

I can’t shy for physical intimacy in Dedh Ishqiya: Madhuri Dixit

Bollywood yesteryear dream gal Madhuri Dixit who is making a comeback with Vishal Bharadwaj's "Dedh Ishqiya".The film is Directed by Abhishek Choubey. The film is a sequel for 2010 Vidya Balan, Naseeruddin Shah, Arshad Warsi starrer 'Ishqiya'. Madhuri speaking to scribes expressed her desire to go bold and beautiful turning sexy. Vidya in Ishqiya was seen as Krishna in one of her powerful roles. She was seen as a sultry, sharp-tongued character in printed saris and long tresses. Playing a dominatrix of sorts, her kiss and intimate scene with Arshad Warsi became one of the talking points of the movie. Now everybody is curious about Madhuri's character in the sequel which starts in September and Madhuri tells, "I do not think marriage or motherhood has something to do with winning games is. Guys my (air-conditioned and Rayan) and husband (Dr Sriram Nene) know that I am an artist. I can’t shy in away from all the script requirements, even if there is physical intimacy". The Dhak Dhak bomb further added, "If I am convinced that it is necessary for the script, and I know it will be shot aesthetically, I will not say no to intimate scenes. Vidya tents were shot so beautifully in Ishqiya. If Dedh Ishqiya absolutely need something of that sort, I'm game".Source: GaramGossips

Read More........ → July 26, 2012

Bollywood an amalgam of all dance styles: Madhuri Dixit

The Hindi film industry is devoid of a distinctive style of dance, says dancing queen Madhuri Dixit, who feels Bollywood has become a melting pot of all forms of the art. "I think Bollywood is an amalgam of all dance styles. It has no style of its own. The style is a cliché. There are so many dance styles all over the world and we get to see them all in one song itself. So this is Bollywood's specialty," Madhuri said."As soon as new styles come in, like hip-hop is becoming popular now, you see dancers amalgamating it into our own dancing. The dance forms get a B’wood twist and it becomes a new style. So B’wood is always incorporating not just Indian and folk, but western dances too," she added. Madhuri is credited with dance hits like ‘Humko aaj kal hai’, ‘Dhak dhak’, ‘Ek do teen’, ‘Que sera sera’, ‘Kaahe chhed mohe’ and ‘Aaja nachle’. In each of these numbers, she has showcased the variety she is capable of. She looks as fit as ever, and her skin glows even more. What's the secret? "It's just the discipline. I dance regularly and exercise. One has to be fit. One thing good is that I have no bad habits! So for me it's a healthy lifestyle all the way," she said.The 45-year-old is also ready for her new innings in Bollywood with two films - Anubhav Sinha's ‘Gulab Gang’ and Vishal Bhardwaj's ‘Dedh Ishqiya’, and she is upbeat about both projects. "It's definitely an exciting time. Bollywood has taken a leap. The audience has matured, they are ready to see different kinds of subjects and topics and different kinds of films are being made. People who have stepped in are extremely professional and so everything is done professionally," said Madhuri, last seen on the big screen in 2007 movie ‘Aaja Nachle’.She clarifies ‘Gulab Gang’ is "nothing about gangsters," adding: "It's about a group of women who help other women and help solve problems that nobody else can solve. That's what fascinated me about the film... because it is all about woman power." For ‘Dedh Ishqiya’, a sequel to 2010 hit ‘Ishqiya’, Madhuri said: "It can't really be called a woman-centric movie as there are four important characters in the movie. I'm looking forward to working with Arshad Warsi and Naseeruddin Shah. I'll be working with him in a meaningful role after a long time." Image: https://upload.wikimedia.org, Source: The Hans India

Read More........ → July 05, 2012

Madhuri Dixit and Sushmita Sen honoured for individual excellence in their field!

Bollywood diva Madhuri Dixit and former beauty queen and actress Sushmita Sen were honoured for individual excellence in the field of acting and entrepreneurship respectively. While Sushmita was honoured with woman entrepreneur award for successfully running her organisation --I AM SHE, Madhuri was conferred with platinum diva award, at Planman Media's Powerbrands Hall of Fame awards held at Kingdom of Dreams. "I am very proud and honoured after receiving the award. It reiterates the fact that people still look at me with integrity. I have come here with a lot of hard work," told Madhuri, who was accompanied by husband Sriram Nene, after receiving the award. While thanking for the honour, Sushmita told: "It has been a journey for me. I won Miss Universe in 1994, got to do my first film 'Dastak'

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in 1996 and now I receive this woman entrepreneur award for I AM SHE, which I opened two years ago." Sen said she opened it with the idea of making "our Indian beauties capable enough to win international titles. All you people have been a source of great strength". Actors Parineeti Chopra and Prateik also received the awards for rising star female and rising star male respectively. "Just a year ago I was not even planning to become an actress. I was working in corporate industry. I always thought of becoming a banker. But I think destiny has its own role to play," told Parineeti who is enjoying new found fame after the success of "Ladies v/s Ricky Bahl" and "Ishaqzaade". "It feels really good that I have been getting so many awards. I promise to keep working harder and I hope to keep everybody happy," she added. Prateik, who has movies like "Jaane Tu Ya Jaane Na", "My Friend Pinto" and "Aarakshan" to his credit, dedicated his trophy to the people he has worked with so far. "This is really encouraging. I would like to dedicate this to all the people who I have worked in all my films," he said. Theatre veteran Tom Alter was given an award for exemplary contribution to Indian theatre while recently crowned Miss Asia Pacific Himagini Singh Yadu was honoured with the title of inspirational youth icon. Celebrity chef Vikas Khanna was given an award in the category, India Ki Shaan- culinary. People from various corporate and marketing fields were also honoured at the awards ceremony. The event saw the unveiling of Planman's second edition of "Powerbrands", a research-driven book, which talks about 100 most powerful brands of India.Source: GaramGossips

Read More........ → June 29, 2012

Naseeruddin Shah is thrilled to team up with Madhuri Dixit

GaramGossips, By Gahoi Ad Online Media: Veteran actor Naseeruddin Shah is thrilled to team up with Bollywood diva Madhuri Dixit in Vishal Bhardwaj's "Dedh Ishqiya", and tells he is looking forward to their working together. "It's a really funny script. What Vishal Bhardwaj and (director) Abhishek Choubey have come up with is quite stunning. And I'm really looking forward to doing this film. I am very happy to get to work with Madhuri. Whatever work we've done together so far has been very sketchy," told Naseer. Recollecting his past collaborations with Madhuri, Naseer told, "Madhuri and I have worked together in 'Rajkumar', which was not so nice. And then we did 'Gaja Gamini' together. Maybe you should ask Madhuri what 'Gaja Gamini' was all about. I still haven't been able to figure it out. We did 'Tridev' but didn't have any work together in this movie." Talking about their roles in "Dedh Ishqiya", Naseer told, "We play two con-persons trying to constantly out-con each other." "Dedh Ishqiya" is a sequel to 2010 movie "Ishqiya" starring Vidya Balan, Naseer and Arshad Warsi. While Naseer and Arshad would reprise their roles, Madhuri has taken Vidya's place. Source: GaramGossips

Read More........ → June 05, 2012

Madhuri confirms Dedh Ishqiya with director Bhardwaj

By Gahoi Ad Online Media: Bollywood diva Madhuri Dixit has verified that she will play the lead in Vishal Bhardwaj's "Dedh Ishqiya". Directed by Abhishek Choubey, "Dedh Ishqiya" is a sequel to 2010 film "Ishqiya", which starred Vidya Balan, Naseeruddin Shah and Arshad Warsi. "Hey guys, back in action. On set for Star's 'Life OK'. Am doing 'Dedh Ishqiya' and 'Jhalak...' is right around the corner. More to come! Thanks for all ur patience and support!," she wrote on her Twitter page. The sequel retains Naseer and Arshad in important roles. In 2007, Madhuri, who is married to US-based Sriram Nene, was seen in the film "Aaja Nach Le", after which she shifted back to the country. The actress returned in 2011 to be a judge on dance reality show "Jhalak Dikhla Jaa". And later decided to shift permanently to India with family. This will be Madhuri's first movie after shifting back to India. Image Link Flickr, Source: GaramGossips

Read More........ → April 28, 2012