Has Current generation passed over 'MADHURI' - Page 4

Originally posted by: hautegown

Digressing much? and getting personal too, aren't we?

i know truth hurts but calling me 'immature' for stating facts is not going to help your case.. why don't you first look at your fellow Madhuri stans who are constantly belittling other heroines by glorifying their idol like crazy? My main point is Madhuri is no God amongst insects, so quit putting her on a pedestal 24/7

Originally posted by: Skepblun

Age is a factor. So is hypocrisy and mindset of Indian audience. BUT this is also a fact that Madhuri is over-exposed in her naach gaana and smiling stuff and she has not reinvented herself.

It is obvious those days are gone when her one song was enough to make a film hit. She dances fine even today but lacks the energy she used to dance with till 90s. It was very obvious in Ghagra. She did not look effortless and energetic in it IMO.

Now the exposure part, I remember when we'd gone to watch Wanted in theatre, people had cheered loudly when Govinda sprang up from nowhere! Yes he looked old. But his energy was intact. And most importantly, he was no longer much exposed in media and films so it was a surprise for audience to see him after so long.
Same for Sridevi. She has been careful and rather smart in not exposing herself much (in her pre-EV years). So seeing her was a surprise for audience.

Another issue is reinvention. One reason for people going gaga over Aamir and Salman in Ghajini and Dabangg was that audience saw them in totally new and unexpected avatars! EV was a pleasant surprise too because Sridevi was not doing what she has always been doing or what actresses her age are shown doing. So she got acceptance.

Madhuri is forever alluding to her past glory! No reinvention, same looks, same thumkas and item songs. Why will anyone whistle or cheer at Ghagra when they have better songs from her heydays playing on TV every day? Why will anyone be surprised to see her if she's in ads and TV shows?

Where is the exclusivity? The element of surprise?

Even male actors have to reinvent themselves and constantly find ways to surprise audience. The question in MD's case is less about gender and age rather more about her career strategy, image and lack of reinvention.

Originally posted by: Shaitan-Haiwan

I know Madhuri fans find it appalling for her to be compared with Katrina.

But in my books, I respect Katrina more. At least she didn't use sexuality and vulgarity to reach the heights of fame. Even before Sheila and Chikni, she was still pretty popular. Obviously some level of sexiness is needed, I have never found Katrina to be vulgar. Or even Kareena for that matter. They have had several double meaning lyrics in their songs, but I never cringed.

Yes Katrina had Chikni Chameli, and that first Boom movie. But she is a saint compared to what Madhuri used to do!.

Go watch Madhuri's old dance numbers, if you don't cringe you're either perverted or a blind fan.

I dunno why she is known for her dancing. Just because she smiles? She's good, but she is not legendary as they make her out to be. I find Aishwarya Rai to be a way better dancer.

There are a few reasons why people may not hoot and whistle for Madhuri Dixit.

- They have too much respect for her. I think even if we find someone sexy and hot, we tend to restrict our halkat behavior if it is someone we respect.

- She is too old and unsexy

- She is sensual and sexy, but not raunchy enough to elicit hoots and catcalls.