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Readers pick: Madhuri's best films
10. Ram Lakhan
This 1989 Subhash Ghai entertainer pitted Madhuri opposite Anil Kapoor, reinforcing one of the most enduring screen pairs to date.

She was the demure grocer's daughter; he, the corrupt cop with an agenda all his own.

A full-blooded masala superhit that's still great fun to watch.

9. Mrityudand
One of Madhuri's most critically-acclaimed performances came with this powerful 1997 Prakash Jha product.

In a dark and socially relevant film about women's rights, she infuses her character Phoolva with overwhelming vitality.




8. Khalnayak
The controversial Choli ke peechche song remains this 1993 Subhash Ghai film's highlight, but there was much more to it than that.

Starring opposite Sanjay Dutt, Madhuri played Ganga, a policewoman masquerading as a dancing girl in her attempt at entrapment. A gripping ride.


7. Devdas
It's safe to say that Dixit was the finest thing in Sanjay Leela Bhansali's excessive 2002 adaptation of Sarat Chandra Chatterjee's classic novel.

Miscast in a film starring Shah Rukh Khan and Aishwarya Rai in the lead roles, she played Chandramukhi the courtesan with delicate fragility.

6. Pukar
This ambitious 2000 Raj Kumar Santoshi film, while flawed, was one of Madhuri's finest recent projects.

Starring opposite Anil Kapoor again, she played Anjali, a girl so hopelessly in love that she is driven to high treason. A compelling role, especially the negative parts.

5. Tezaab
Ah, the breakout film! This 1988 N Chandra movie brought Madhuri to the forefront, kicking things off for Bollywood's biggest female superstar.

Opposite Anil Kapoor, the duo never looked back and the crowd couldn't get enough of the bright-eyed Ek do teen girl.

4. Beta
Thanks to ace choreographer Saroj Khan, Madhuri's always had memorable songs. This 1992 Indra Kumar film featured the provocative smash, Dhak dhak karne laga.

A deceptively strong drama, Beta revolved around son Anil Kapoor's superstrong bond with mother Aruna Irani, a tie that choked Madhuri as his lover. Until she spurred him on to fight back.

3. Dil To Pagal Hai
In 1997 came a dream romantic project. No one directed a love story like Yash Chopra. No man was finer at it than Shah Rukh. In stepped Madhuri in this Shiamak Dawar-choreographed musical.

Chopra directed with restraint and finesse, and a highly polished script makes this a very watchable film. The chemistry between the lead actors is palpable, resulting in a product that made a whole new generation fall in love with Mads.

2. Dil
Indra Kumar's 1990 film is one of those that would be much more palatable if Madhuri wasn't wearing those ridiculous clothes.

Still, the story of young love serves as testament to the dazzling actress, as she constantly steals the show from co-star Aamir Khan, winning a well-deserved first Best Actress award in the process

1. Hum Aapke Hain Kaun
The biggest film in Bollywood box office history, this one's a justifiably popular pick.

Sooraj Barjatya's 1994 slice-of-wedding-cake film starred Madhuri and Salman Khan as innocent and carefree kids who can't help falling in love.

Madhuri's Nisha was stunning, enthused, plucky and irresistible. The situation goes from heavenly to godforsaken, and while the end remains a stretch, the film

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u re welcome. check dis out: http://www.ibnlive.com/news/the-madhuri-calendar-starts-may- 15/10416-8.html
The Madhuri Calendar: Starts May 15

Press Trust Of India
Posted Sunday , May 14, 2006 at 16:06
Updated Sunday , May 14, 2006 at 17:26 Email Print
Jamshedpur: A die-hard fan of Bollywood heroine Madhuri Dixit is bringing out a calendar with the year beginning from the star's date of birth.


Pappu Sardar, owner of a small eatery at Sakchi in Jamshedpur said, "It was my dream to bring out a calendar which begins from May 15, which is Madhuri's birthday."


"I had been trying for the past five years and even visited many printers in several parts of the country to get a calender beginning from May 15, but no one agreed to print such a calender."


Sardar finally convinced a printer in a northern state to print the calendar beginning with a holiday on account of


Madhuri's birthday.He will release the calender tomorrow.


"My dream has been fulfilled after five years," Sardar said cheerfully.He has been celebrating Madhuri's birthday in a grand way since 1996.


Justifying his decision to bring out the calender, Sardar said,"I have choosen Madhuri's birthday, May 15, to be marked as 'Bollywood Day' and appealed to the government to declare

it a holiday to appreciate the outstanding contribution of Bollywood to the growth of the country's economy.


"I am not asking anyone to follow this calender, but my financial year will definitely begin from May 15 and end on May 14 next year," he vowed.

Glam moms' brigade
Madhuri Dixit: "My kids Arin and Ryan are too young to understand the meaning of this. But yes, motherhood is the best thing that has happened to me.

I just love being a mom. When I was unmarried, I was my own universe. But, since both of them have come into my life, they have become the centre of my universe."

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/articleshow/1528493.cms

Mad, madhuri, Ms Nene. whatever name u give her, we all love her. And our lovely celebrates her Birthday today 15th of may.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU MADHURI!!!!

We your fans are sending our best wishes with bouquet of red roses. Your beauty, charm n smile always remain in our hearts n will never fade.
heres a yummy virtual cake from us fans.

hey all come on lets party.

thks for changing the title to birthday, pinky. 😊 did u like the cake?

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http://specials.rediff.com/movies/2006/may/15slide1.htm


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Designing Miss Dixit
From frilly frocks to dazzling ghagra cholis, Madhuri Dixit has carried off a variety of outfits with equal aplomb in her movies.
Designers Reza Shariffi and Anna Singh, close friends of the star, talk about their favourite Madhuri outfits, and the effort behind each of them.

Reza Shariffi:
At the Filmfare Awards, 2006

She approached me directly for her performance at the awards ceremony. She was performing onstage after four years, and that too, on Devdas songs. She wanted me to design something on the lines of Devdas. But later, we thought it would look too repetitive, because she had done Devdas just recently.

Her ghagra choli was very heavy, about 8 kg. So because of the weight, everything was 'stuck' to her body! From her choti, to her necklace and ghungroos, everything was stitched onto her outfit because I did not want the outfit to hinder her movements, as she was dancing after a long time.

In terms of structure, the outfit was very westernised. It was a corset with brocade lining, and had crystals and Swarovski. But when you look at it, it looked Indian. It took me three days to make it.

She okayed the colours, but I did not have to show her the design for approval because we have known each other and worked together for years. She saw it for the first time during the trial session.

In fact, even when I designed her wedding reception outfit, she just saw the fabric, and then the final outfit. She just left it to me. She is very non-interfering. I also designed her husband's outfit, and for everyone in the family.

Madhuri is like family to me. I'm not in awe of her, but she is so down-to-earth. For example, during the shoot of Hum Tumhare Hai Sanam, in one of the scenes, her blouse had this big problem. But she just told me not to worry, and she adjusted her pallu over it. There were no temper tantrums or anything.

Text: Ronjita Kulkarni

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