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